The mission of the University is to offer flexible, in-demand distance education programs that meet the needs of employers in a changing global marketplace. The University designs quality programs that foster critical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration in career-focused disciplines. The programs offer students practitioner-focused curricula that advance applied knowledge and research in applicable contemporary career fields. The University supports this mission by developing curricula that are continually improved through outcomes assessment and consultation with practitioner faculty.  The University delivers its programs through an accessible, interactive, collaborative online, and hybrid educational environment that strengthens learning and facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving, and applied research competencies. Finally, it supports students with services that foster academic success. Each program has clearly stated program objectives and learning outcomes that are founded on the mission and its goals; and that are appropriate to the expected characteristics of a graduate of the program.

For this assignment, please write a 2-page paper that highlights how this Residency course you are taking can be applied to your current work situation and how it provides benefits.  If you are currently not working, please highlight how this course could be instrumental in providing you with future employment opportunities.

As a reminder, this paper needs to be in APA 7th ed. format.