Just wanted to share my experiences so far at AMU/APU . I applied once I found out they received their RA. The process was very easy and they led me through everything. They took care of all my VA paperwork too, which was very helpful. After they received all of my transcripts it took them about 2 weeks to complete an evaluation. They awarded me 87 out of the possible 90 transfer credits and I was satisfied with that. I've taken 3 classes so far and honestly they are very simple. 2 have been unproctored. The one class that is proctored I can have my work supervisor proctor it...so they are very lenient on proctoring. Currently I am only taking 2 classes at a time, 8 week semesters, I could easily do more but I am too busy milking the G.I. Bill for all it will give me ($750 per class, so $1500 per 2 classes (books included) and the G.I Bill is paying me around $2370 for the 8 week course.) (I love being paid $435 a month to go to school...lol) In my opinion, working full time, I could easily do 4-5 classes at AMU/APU without any difficulties. If anyone has any questions about AMU/APU don't hesitate to ask...
I would hardly consider all courses at AMU/APU to be quite so easy. Sure I have had some general education courses which were relatively easy but that is due to may background more so than the course content. I have completed 7 courses since 2004 and found them on par with similar courses I have taken at brick-and-mortar schools. I am taking three courses (1 8-week, 2 16-week) currently but only because my job is mostly brain-dead these days. Last year handling a major project at work while studying completing 30 credit hours was a challenge.
some classes are much easier than others... It very much depends on the professor and what material is being covered. It also depends on how much of the material being taught you already know. I'd use greatest caution getting into 12-15 hours if you have a full-time job too. Remember though, thousands of young adults do 15-18 hours a semester every semester. They call that a "normal" load. Tell them you're doing 6 hours and found it "easy" and they'll not be surprised at all.
Be careful and dont get burned by taking to many classes and get hammered in one particular class that has tough requirements. Research those classes a bit before you commit, such as, requirements, proff's, and speak to other students who took those classes! I remember when Ted was in his graduate program at AMU and he dropped a dime on the reading list for one class and WHAM it was pretty extensive! While I do realize his was a graduate class I have however actually sat in a graduate class or two surrounded by undergrads and there was not difference among the two in regards to requirments! If you can handle it, grab hold but hold on tight! Gavin
DOCNET DOCNET https://ca.dtic.mil/doctrine/default.htm American Public University System (APUS) will grant one college credit hour for successful completion of each DOCNET course. The credit will be provided through one of two APUS member institutions: American Public University (APU) or American Military University (AMU). In order to receive undergraduate college credit, you must complete a DOCNET course, then successfully pass the examination at the end of the course. Has anyone here used the free DOCNET courses to obtain credit with the American Public University System or elsewhere?
