set for summer at WNMU

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by linbored, Apr 9, 2012.

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  1. linbored

    linbored Member

    I'm set for the summer for classes at Western New Mexico University. Who is taking classes? My concentrations are writing and history. I've read other threads on the number of hours taken during the summer where some take the plunge and others are against taking too many. For those that have been successful with more than 1 grad class during the summer, what's been your best strategies?
    Thanks ya'll.
     
  2. rebel100

    rebel100 New Member

    Sorta stuck at 2 courses. I am taking creative writing and publishing in the 21st century both with Russell. Have her now for magazine writing and it has been a very enjoyable experience. I could definately handle 2 of her courses or her and another without too much trouble. What are you taking?
     
  3. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    You might want to send a private message to mattbrent, who earned his MA in History and Political Science from Western New Mexico University in 2011.
     
  4. Paidagogos

    Paidagogos Member

    All right! Good for you man!

    I'm set to take "Railroad History," and "Modern European History Seminar" (focusing on modern Germany) this summer. Glad to hear there is another history guy in the forums, and at WNMU. Would be cool to have you in one of my classes.

    What classes do you plan to take?

    Honestly, when I started, I only took one class for the first couple of semester as I got back in the swing of things, and tried the program on for size. Summer is a good time to just try one, and then dive right in when Fall rolls around if you really like the program. Good luck!
     
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  5. linbored

    linbored Member

    Thanks! I am really excited to begin!
    I am interested in the railroad history class too, but I can't see how it can be applicable in anything I'd do in the future. Maybe you can share the syllabus when you get it so I can look it over. I see what you're saying about trying it out for size, maybe my eyes are hungrier than my stomach-or however that metaphor goes. I've let one semester go by and am itching to get going. I'm signed up for Inter-American Relations for the summer. For the fall, I've signed up for The Institution of Slavery, I think it's the first time being offered. Frontier Law Enforcement looks enticing too, I'm such a nerd :crazy: And by the way, I'm a girl !:arms:


    rebel100: Have you taken two writing courses in a summer semester?
    Many of the writing classes I'd like to take are with Russell. For the summer I'm signed up for creative non-fiction writing with John Gist. Any experience with him?

    Ted Heiks: Will do. I believe he also graduated from UTEP a few years ahead of me with the same degree. Funny.
     
  6. rebel100

    rebel100 New Member

    This Summer is only my second semester. Prof. Russell's classes are just geared toward student success. If you enjoy writing they are not overly difficult. I have access to both classes she is teaching this semester and I feel that the reading/writing is very manageable (15-20 double spaced pages in total). I'm not a bit concerned about having time to do the work taking two over the summer. There are some instructors, especially in the history dept. that almost appear to think the student has nothing else to do (Lavelle's WW1 for example has a reading list of 12 books in a semester). Your gonna be exposed to a lot and learn a great deal but those you might want to tackle one at a time.

    My understanding is that the RR course is rather intense...but then again it's over in 4 weeks! :)

    No courses with Gist.
     
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  7. Paidagogos

    Paidagogos Member

    Yeah, unless you're a glutton for punishment, like me, hahaha, I would not suggest taking two Lavalle classes in one semester. But, no doubt, you will learn a lot, largely because you will be reading A LOT.:dead1:
     
  8. Nowhereman

    Nowhereman New Member

    I just received my "final admission status" yesterday after my undergrad transcripts were reviewed. I'm doing the MAIS with a 3 track concentration of: 18 History, 9 Psych, 9 Writing. It's certainly an odd buffet, but that's why I chose the program. :)

    I'm all set for the summer with a 4 week Psychology workshop (family psychology) and a 4 week writing workshop (the publishing in the 21st century one.)

    After this term I may change my mind about doing 18 history hours and go with 18 in psych as the amount of reading already discussed in some of the history classes (like the Modern Euro History seminar?! I looked over the texts required for reading and holy overload Batman!)

    I'm sure we'll all see each other in some classes at some point.
     
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  9. Paidagogos

    Paidagogos Member

    Nowhereman, if you really want to bail on history, by all means, DO IT. BUT, not every class has the workload of a Dr. L course, nor as much reading. You might find some history professors where the porridge is "just right" if you know what I mean.

    Matt Brent would be a good one to ask about that, I believe he has taken a variety of classes with other professors in the history department. He could point you in the direction of which history teachers are good/and not quite so difficult.
     
  10. rebel100

    rebel100 New Member

    There are definantly history classes with less reading than Lavalle. Dr. Hernandez in particular seems quite approachable and his classes appear manageable.
     
  11. basrsu

    basrsu Member

    More questions on WNMU:

    Anybody know what Charles Jackson and William Corbett are like as instructors? I am pondering signing up for these open courses in poli sci:

    Water Rights
    American Political Thought

    Anyone have anything to share?
     
  12. jumbodog

    jumbodog New Member

    I don't know about those professors but if you want to study water rights New Mexico is most certainly a great state to study that specific topic! If you ever visit and you get bored of chit-chatting about the weather, talk about water.
     
  13. linbored

    linbored Member

  14. wildgoose

    wildgoose New Member

    I'm not one to pee on anyone's parade. HOWEVER... I have just posted a very detailed reason why people should think long and hard before being sucked into the low price of WNMU. Hopefully I posted it correctly. It should be under the subject "WNMU MAIS Caveat emptor!
     
  15. Nowhereman

    Nowhereman New Member

    Thanks for the info. I think I may have given the wrong impression.

    I'm not necessarily contemplating "bailing" on the history focus. In fact I would much prefer to do 18 hrs in History as this degree is mostly for personal fulfillment and obtaining an advanced degree as a milestone. However, I am certainly "testing the waters" at this point in order to find the best fit. With that said: I certainly hope to keep 18 in History. :)
     
  16. Nowhereman

    Nowhereman New Member

    I read your posts. "Very detailed" is pretty vague as it was mostly just a rant under a very vague premise. Please don't come poo in this thread too.
     
  17. linbored

    linbored Member

    I'm going to stick with this program, at least for now. I plan on doing another master's but I know I need 18 hrs to potentially teach at a cc at sometime in the future.
     
  18. StefanM

    StefanM New Member

    The great thing is that you can bail after taking 18 hours in a subject, and then you can go elsewhere if you so choose.
     
  19. rebel100

    rebel100 New Member

    This is sort of where I'm at. Minimally qualified to teach, puts a Masters on the wall, and super affordable. As Bruce mentioned, it is from a State school with strong credentials. WNMU is definitely the right choice for me right now.
     
  20. mattbrent

    mattbrent Well-Known Member

    I had Professor Jackson for Public Administration. It was a good class. He set it up in an easy to follow way. It was a lot of short papers and discussion, but I was fine with that. The course I took was a mix of graduate and undergraduate students. As could be expected, the grad students had to do a bit more. Good thing too, because in the session I had, the undergrads were slacking off big time!

    Good prof, though! He was prompt with everything I sent him.

    -Matt
     

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