Archinect - Features 2024-05-03T21:45:05-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150190358/earning-an-m-arch-online-learning-from-karen-nelson-dean-of-boston-architectural-college Earning an M.Arch Online: Learning from Karen Nelson, Dean of Boston Architectural College Antonio Pacheco 2020-03-26T12:20:00-04:00 >2020-03-26T12:20:42-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/38/3864b1c5e981204c033d5dcc78326ce9.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Archinect's&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/378110/deans-list" target="_blank">Deans List</a>&nbsp;is an interview series with the leaders of architecture schools, worldwide. The series profiles the school&rsquo;s programs, pedagogical approaches, and academic goals, as defined by the dean&ndash;giving an invaluable perspective into the institution&rsquo;s unique curriculum, faculty, and academic environment. </p> <p>For our latest installment, and in conjunction with Archinect&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1527536/spotlight-on-boston" target="_blank">Spotlight on Boston</a>, Archinect spoke with <a href="https://the-bac.edu/experience-the-bac/people/karen-nelson" target="_blank">Karen Nelson</a>, Dean of <a href="https://the-bac.edu/experience-the-bac/people/karen-nelson" target="_blank">Boston Architectural College</a> (BAC), one of just a handful of American universities that is accredited to offer an online Master of Architecture degree by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/77832907/the-national-architectural-accrediting-board-naab" target="_blank">NAAB</a>).&nbsp;</p> <p>In our conversation, Nelson highlights the history and specifics of BAC&rsquo;s online masters program, the make up of the program&rsquo;s student body, and how this unique academic offering has found increased relevance in recent weeks as <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/496010/online-education" target="_blank">distance learning</a> and self-quarantining measures make online education a larger part of the experience of becomin...</p>