Master of Military History Reviews

Graduate of MMH

By: russlaw2000 (Graduate) on January 12, 2008

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I was in the first class of MMH rraduates at Norwich in June 2007. Let me say Battles, leaders and the more popular history that you find on a Barnes and Noble shelf will be found at AMU not Norwich. I have attended both, and I like them both. One is an apple and the other a hand grenade. Different schools with different missions.

The first class had its issues I can tell you. The program was not fully "baked" when it was rolled out. But within a few modules we saw improvement.


There are top notch instructors, outstanding instructors at Norwich, and there are a few frauds and bozos who like to hear the sound of their voice. If we had one complaint it would be that Norwich hires too many uniformed military officers at the field grade level that have all the personality of a cardboard box and cannot and never will interact well with students. They are an arrogant lot in and out of a class. When you are at the MA level, with civilian students, my-way or the highway and "I don't need to explain myself" doesn't really work. Eventually they get found out..But the great ones sure made up for the bozos. Dennis Showalter and John Votaw are legendary MH professors and authors. What state university could have offered me two giants like that? They helped me become a better writer and researcher...most of all the program itself helped me to think critically of MH matters I had never considered.

But..big BUT here..the BEST part of Norwich was at the end of the program, when I went to the campus for the residency. It was something special, I must tell you.

Nothing fancy.., by now my tution has helped build the new dining facility, but the opportunity to meet my classmates from all over the world was unforgettable. We debated, discussed, presented our Capstone papers and had not just a great time, a meaningful time.

I know we drove Dr. Jim Ehrman crazy. We were new the program was new...lots of changes here and there.. But at Residency, he sat with us and took in our criticism..met it head on..apologized for what didn't work, explained what should and thanked us for our patience and hard work.
That is what a Department Chair should do. We applauded him for the work he does to make everything work.

The computer platform is very user friendly...and you actually get into some great interaction. My AMU experience, I am receiving a Post-Grad certificate in Land Warfare from them, was very different. Absolutely no discussion board interaction...and that's where the action is at Norwich..

Would I recommend Norwich? All I can say is I believe I received the finest MH education that money could buy.

I am proud to call Norwich my alma mater...(well one of them anyway...)

Russ Stayanoff MMH Class of'07

Challenging Program

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on May 27, 2007

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I'm beginning my third seminar (out of 6).  The program has signicant writing requirements, and weekely participation requirements.  You will find yourself challenged and wanting to put in the effort.  Norwich's teachers seem to be tuned in to online learning and so far have been helpful. You will interact with them a great deal in discussions and by email.  They call you at the beginning of the seminar to say hello and get to know you.  Frankly, although the school makes them do this, it is a nice touch to have the professor's actually show an interest in getting to know their students. 

This is a structured program, and there are no real electives as each seminar is provided to you in full.  The long paper that we've had for each of the first two seminars has been student's choice, and I expect that to continue.   

This isn't just about battles and leaders.  It is a broader course discussing the use of history, the study of history, and critical thought.  

The support people at the school have been very responsive and friendly.

Excellent - if you can manage your time

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on May 23, 2007

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I am currently in the middle of this program, and it is excellent thus far.  Very challenging work level - make sure you are dedicated to finishing the program, as it requires discipline to keep up with the schedule.

This program places a premium on your ability to digest and interpret information.  If you don't like to think, its not for you.

Promising

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on September 15, 2006

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Interesting program.  Many top notch instructors.  Since this Master of Military History program is very new, there are some growing pains, but the university is bending over backwards to address them.

Unique, fascinating program

By: jmssales (In Progress) on August 24, 2006

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I should start by saying I have a degree in education from another institution, and have conducted research in distance education.  Norwich is doing great things with its online program.  They are very committed to the program, that fact is immediately apparent to the new student.  Almost paradoxically, the tradition runs so deep there that it practically bleeds through to the distance student.  I really appreciated that with a program like military history.  

The program emphasizes reading, reflecting, and writing.  You will quickly learn that this is not your "memorize dates & names" history course.  You'll be reading first hand accounts (primary sources) and determining how that fits in to the bigger picture.

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