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JoeAMU · 04-11-2007, 19:49 PM

I have been a student with American Military University (AMU), since the spring of 2004. I will be completing my BA in Intelligence Studies on May 25, 2007. I have been very pleased with this university for several reasons that I believe many other students would find as reasons to earn a college degree through this school. AMU offers a vast selection of AA, BA, and MA course plans. Military, government, and civilians alike will undoubtedly be able to find a course that coincides with a specific interest or their respective job field. I would consider many of the degree programs to be "non-traditional" but I would in no way diminish the quality of the education received. One only needs to take a course to truly appreciate what AMU has to offer academically and personally. At the undergraduate level, the course books and shipping are free. The courses are held 100% Online and you can access your e-classroom at any time. The professors generally hold at least a Master's Degree and many of them hold PhDs. Additionally, the student will often find that their professor is a working professional within the subject field in which they are teaching. Obviously this augments the learning experience above and beyond that of a curriculum based solely on the textbooks or web notes. The professors are very accommodating toward the students in that many are military members who are often sporadically deployed or sent on temporary duty away from their computers. Arrangements between the student and professor can almost always be made to satisfy the assignment while allowing the student extra time to complete the work if needed. I believe it was in February of 2007 that AMU was evaluated and received their hard earned regional accreditation. I believe this speaks volumes for the staff, curriculum, and the students who provided honest feedback during the entire evaluation.

In summary: if you are considering an online university, I don't think you will have to look further than American Military University. A quick glance at their home page will provide further explanations on what I have broadly covered.

04-11-2007, 19:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
JoeAMU New Member Join Date: 04-11-07 Posts: 1	American Military University (AMU): Student Eval I have been a student with American Military University (AMU), since the spring of 2004. I will be completing my BA in Intelligence Studies on May 25, 2007. I have been very pleased with this university for several reasons that I believe many other students would find as reasons to earn a college degree through this school. AMU offers a vast selection of AA, BA, and MA course plans. Military, government, and civilians alike will undoubtedly be able to find a course that coincides with a specific interest or their respective job field. I would consider many of the degree programs to be "non-traditional" but I would in no way diminish the quality of the education received. One only needs to take a course to truly appreciate what AMU has to offer academically and personally. At the undergraduate level, the course books and shipping are free. The courses are held 100% Online and you can access your e-classroom at any time. The professors generally hold at least a Master's Degree and many of them hold PhDs. Additionally, the student will often find that their professor is a working professional within the subject field in which they are teaching. Obviously this augments the learning experience above and beyond that of a curriculum based solely on the textbooks or web notes. The professors are very accommodating toward the students in that many are military members who are often sporadically deployed or sent on temporary duty away from their computers. Arrangements between the student and professor can almost always be made to satisfy the assignment while allowing the student extra time to complete the work if needed. I believe it was in February of 2007 that AMU was evaluated and received their hard earned regional accreditation. I believe this speaks volumes for the staff, curriculum, and the students who provided honest feedback during the entire evaluation. In summary: if you are considering an online university, I don't think you will have to look further than American Military University. A quick glance at their home page will provide further explanations on what I have broadly covered.