Currently enrolled in the program and love it so far.

@ericphunt

2 ай бұрын

What is the writing load per course like in your experience?

@standingplain1

2 ай бұрын

@@ericphunt - Each 12-week class is set up the same with the exception of the last capstone class. 5 short papers are due throughout the term - usually 1.5 to 2 pages on the reading Weekly discussion board posts on the reading - 2 to 4 paragraphs and you have to comment on 2 other people's post Scaffolded Final Paper: - proposal - 1 page - Revised Proposal with annotated Bibliography - 2 pages - Preview - First 5 pages due - Rough Draft - First 10 pages due - Final Paper due end of class - 15 pages 3 Question and Answer Session Reactions - 2 paragraphs each after a class meeting with the professor So the writing adds up - there is a ton of reading, usually 150 pages per course a week. The professors aren't harsh graders though, they're not out to totally fail people. If you do a fine job and turn in your work, you'll get an A. Even if you turn it in a few days late, they'll deduct very minimally. You need above a B- in your classes to pass 10 classes at $750 each - A great quality Masers degree for $7,500. Some of the professors are well known - From Harvard, Stanford, University of Virginia, U of Kentucky, Gettysburg College, etc.

@kristenhawkins5465

2 ай бұрын

@@standingplain1 Thank you so much for the info! How long will it take you to finish the entire MA?

@standingplain1

2 ай бұрын

@@kristenhawkins5465, I am planning to have it done in two years. Every year there are 3 terms (spring, summer, and fall.) So, the first term, I took the first required class - Historiography and Historical Methods. Then for 4 terms, I will take 2 classes each. And the last term, I will take the capstone course where you need to write a 50-page thesis. So that's 6 terms total, or 2 years. They want people to be done with the program within 5 years. For my situation, I am maxed out with 2 classes a term, with all the reading and writing and all my other life stuff. It's a great program where you can go at your own pace. Best of luck!