 The Online University Experience at AMU
Who is the typical student?
Our more than 20,000 students are studying online from 130 countries. Most are adult learners, holding positions within every branch and specialty within the military, and at organizations that include the State Department, the New York Police Department (NYPD), and the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), just to name a few. While we serve a variety of students seeking liberal arts and professional studies degrees, we have a specialized program focus in the areas of homeland security, national security and public safety. Take a look at just a few of our student career stories. What’s inside the electronic campus? Once you become a student and log into the secure campus, you will be welcomed into a typical academic community of fellow students, professors, staff, and administrators. On the campus homepage, you will be alerted to important University news from the registrar, administration, and more. Registration dates and other important calendar events will be displayed, and you can download and submit University forms here. With a click of a mouse, you can view and print your personalized degree path and profile. Here, you will track your academic progress, update personal information, order transcripts, and more. What is the classroom like? As a student, you will enter your individual classrooms from the campus homepage. Inside the classroom, you obtain assignments, write papers, conduct research, take tests and exchange information just like in a traditional class – except it’s done online. Professors use a variety of teaching methods, including: posting weekly lecture notes, linking to videos and Web sites, providing access to research information, and initiating asynchronous class discussions and group projects. Take a virtual tour of the classroom. What are the University’s technology requirements? Essentially, you need access to a computer and an Internet connection. It’s that simple. To ensure your virtual experience is optimal, check out our technology requirements chart. How do I take exams? If the course requires you to take an exam, the professor will determine whether or not the exam requires a proctor. Often, you will choose a proctor who monitors and validates the exam. You will never have to physically travel to a campus or other location to take your exams. Do I ever have to physically go to a campus? No. Period. How do I contact professors and fellow students? Students contact fellow classmates and professors via email, through posting opportunities inside their classrooms, or via telephone. Professors encourage contact through email any day, any time and telephone calls for additional feedback. What if I get deployed? Afraid of losing credits when you PCS? About to be deployed? No problem. AMU goes with you wherever you go. All of the courses are delivered over the Internet. Our students are located in 130 countries, and thousands are currently deployed. The asynchronous course delivery means no specific login times are required. Simply log on and download your assignments when it’s convenient for you during the week. What resources are available to students to help them succeed? Students have a multitude of state-of-the-art resources at their fingertips. In our Online Library, you will find a Tutorial Center with specialized instructional modules for your studies and access to personalized Web training services. A series of Departmental Study Portals offers tailored links for research in advanced sites on the Open and Invisible Web. You will also encounter a searchable online catalog with thousands of electronic books. In addition, we provide access to runs of over 12,000 of the leading academic electronic journals and databases. These feature ProQuest's complete Research Library, ABI-Inform, Criminal Justice Collection, and PsycARTICLES. Ebsco provides its Academic Search Elite, Military & Government, and Security Management & Terrorism packages. You can work too in a growing list of other offerings, including: ABC-Clio's U.S. at War, CIAO's International Affaris, Elsevier's Health & Life Sciences, Emerald Management, Granger's Poetry, Loislaw, and Lexis-Nexis. What are alumni doing professionally with their AMU degrees? AMU alumni are working all over the globe in a variety of leadership positions. You will find them in a variety of fields, including intelligence, security management, military management, government agencies and contractors, and more.
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