Again, thank you all for your help. I enrolled at AMU today. Intelligence Studies with a concentration in IO.
Only "problem" I have is they offer only 2 levels in the Arabic language. So I guess I'm on my own with that if I want to advance to a higher level. By the way, do they use the Rosetta Stone in those courses?
Any suggestions?
Originally Posted by skiguy
Hi, Skiguy. I just joined this forum and saw this thread about American Military University. How are your studies going thus far?
I'm interested in AMU myself, and have been trying to do some research on it. Are there any others here who are currently taking courses there or who have done so in the past? What can you tell us? Thanks!
I've taken courses from them. We also have some former instructors on the board.
"On the plains and mountains of the American West, the United States Army had once learned everything there was to learn about hit-and-run tactics and guerrilla warfare."
T.R. Fehrenbach This Kind of War
I've been taking Master's courses from them since the summer of 06, and will be 50% complete in AUG 07.
Most of the instructors are superb, they are also very flexible in assignments as required.
Most of the courses I've taken are paper-writing based, although all of them also have had a discussion board that you need to use for grades - it surrounds the topics that you are reading about. I have not taken a single test yet.
Can't recommend them highly enough - where else can one study Unconventional Warfare?
"Speak English! said the Eaglet. "I don't know the meaning of half those long words, and what's more, I don't believe you do either!"
The Eaglet from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland
Thanks for the feedback, Ski. How many classes do you take at one time? And how much time would you say you spend per week on your studies?
They sure have some fascinating programs there.
Hi J-Man. Going very well so far, thanks, but it's only my first class (week and a half left). I can't really give a good assessment yet, but if this course is any indication, writing skills are very important. Make sure you can back up your arguments and points. I'll be taking the writing course next and heard it was pretty intensive...but I'll learn how to cite stuff from SWJ.
I've only heard good things about this school and am looking forward to my upcoming courses (except Math)
However, all this talk here lately makes me think of changing majors to anthroplogy.
Last edited by skiguy; 07-18-2007 at 04:51 PM.
What class are you taking, skiguy? And how much classwork would you say you do each week?Hi J-Man. Going very well so far, thanks, but it's only my first class (week and a half left). I can't really give a good assessment yet, but if this course is any indication, writing skills are very important. Make sure you can back up your arguments and points. I'll be taking the writing course next and heard it was pretty intensive...but I'll learn how to cite stuff from SWJ.
I've only heard good things about this school and am looking forward to my upcoming courses (except Math)
However, all this talk here lately makes me think of changing majors to anthroplogy.
Is there anyone on this board who has completed one of the intelligence degrees at AMU? That's one area I'm looking at.
J-Man, taking RQ295 now. It's a required course for all who are starting out in any BA program. I only started off with one class because I wanted to see how I'd do. Proficiency in Writing and Math begins in August.
I'll do about 16 hours average/week schoolwork. (that might be overkill, but I'm maintaining a 95 average) Depends on the assignments. Most of my courses are 8 weeks, some (like this Math and Writing) are 16.
If you do enroll, contact Dr. Berry (the Intel Studies Dept head). He's been very helpful and answers all my questions. Also, check out the student lounge discussion board. Lot's of useful Q&A over there.
If you decide to this (especially if you're going to major in Intelligence) let me know. Are you thinking of a BA or going to Graduate school?
J
I take two classes per semester. I spend about 90 minutes every other day reading (but I read very quickly) and then I spend about 4-5 hours writing and then proofreading a paper.
"Speak English! said the Eaglet. "I don't know the meaning of half those long words, and what's more, I don't believe you do either!"
The Eaglet from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland
Skiguy, I think you're smart to start out with one course. As time goes on and you get more used to school you'll not only be able to handle a bigger workload (if you want), but you'll become more efficient. It sure sounds like you're doing well though.
Thanks for that tip about Dr. Berry. I'm looking at some different options right now, and AMU is one of them. I already have a BA degree. So if I did enroll, I would probably go the Master's degree route.
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