Master of arts in Military History

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Director’s Message 1

Program Overview 2

Curriculum 6

Residency 9

Faculty 10

Online Learning 12

A Week in the Life of a Student 14 Ongoing Support 16

Admission to Norwich 17

Frequently Asked Questions 19

Norwich University 20

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What we offer

Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Military History provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the role of the military and war in history - a vital topic in today’s world. The program is designed to present a broad overview of military history, with in-depth chronological and geographic context. In other words, the MMH will offer much more than just a study of American military history.

How you will benefit

Norwich University offers everything necessary for a successful online graduate program of study - a dynamic, interactive educational environment, a manageable pace for busy adults, an accelerated curricular structure, and the chance to forge powerful and long-lasting relationships with your fellow students and our wonderful faculty and staff. Whether you are pursuing a Master’s degree for career purposes or you just want to better understand this engaging topic, the rewards are extensive.

Why Norwich is your best choice for studying military history

Since 1819, Norwich has played an important role in military history; as the birthplace of ROTC, as an institution whose graduates have fought in every war since its founding, and as the leader among military schools in racial integration and the integration of women into its Corps of Cadets. Norwich is an institution of great history, substance, and pride. Its alumni include such figures as military historian Carlo D’Este (author of Patton: A Genius for War), Admiral George Dewey (The Hero of Manila), and General Gordon L. Sullivan (former Chief of Staff of the Army, and currently chairman of our Board of Trustees). What better place to study military history?

Nearly two centuries of academic heritage serving adult distance learners, Norwich provides one of the most solid foundations you could ever find for an online graduate program. We look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals and celebrate your success as you become a member of our esteemed alumni.

Sincerely,

James Ehrman, PhDAssociate Program Director, Master of Arts in Military HistoryNorwich University

James Ehrman, PhD, received his BA from Creighton University

in Omaha, Nebraska, and pursued his graduate education in the

fields of US history, military history and the history of science and

technology at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

Since 2004 Professor Ehrman has taught courses in military history,

the Second World War, and US history as part of the Studies in War

and Peace program at Norwich University.

Message froM the PrograM Director

Program Mission

The mission of the Norwich University Master of Arts in Military History program is to provide students with a base of historical knowledge within the field of military history; build an awareness of differing historical interpretations; build the ability to synthesize diverse types of historical knowledge; build and refine student research, writing, analysis, and presentation skills; provide students with an introduction to historical pedagogy; provide students with a foundation for developing a professional identity as an historian; and help students “learn to think like an historian” as well as develop “historiographical sensibilities” and “historical habits of mind.”

The Master of Arts in Military History curriculum is guided by the goals for history M.A. degrees outlined by the American Historical Association. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a base of historical knowledge, graduate level historical research skills, an introduction to historical pedagogy, the foundation for an identity as a historian, and the “habits of mind” of a professional historian.

Program Goals

• Provide students with the critical thinking, research, writing, and analytical skills necessary for work in the field of teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level, work in public history venues, careers as professional writers, and to prepare students for PhD. level work in history • Prepare military professionals with the skills necessary for success at staff and war colleges • Provide students with a base of historical knowledge within the field of military history • Build an awareness of differing historical interpretations and the ability to synthesize diverse types of historical knowledge

• Build and refine student research, writing, analysis and presentation skills • Provide students with an introduction to historical pedagogy • Provide students with a foundation for developing a professional identity as a historian • Help students “learn to think like a historian” and develop “historiographical sensibilities” and “historical habits of mind”

Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Military History is specifically designed for working professionals. It lets you explore your passion for military history without the constraints of traditional classroom education. Interaction with faculty and peers all happens via a virtual classroom. You are provided with a support system, a curriculum unique in both content and structure, and a caring atmosphere that comes with being part of Norwich University. The curriculum consists of 36 credits of online coursework, divided into six seminars worth six credits each. The coursework is followed by a one-week Residency and graduation at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.

The curriculum looks beyond the traditional study of American military history to present an in-depth, global investigation of this dynamic topic. The program is designed for students to graduate with a sophisticated understanding of the role of the military and war in history.

The curriculum includes methodology and historiography – an examination of theoretical concepts and debates over frameworks for analyzing warfare in history – and components dealing with American military history, non-western and non-traditional ways of war, military thought and strategy, and topical areas such as race and gender in military history.

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PrograM overview

an in-DePtH, gloBal investigation

of Military History

Centennial stairway 1919

In 1919, Norwich University marked

its one-hundredth year of existence

with the erection of the Centennial

Stairway, which still graces the north

end of the campus.

Each of its forty granite steps bears

the name of an individual who shaped

Norwich history.

The Military History program is structured as follows:

• Four start dates per year; March, June, September or December • Six, eleven-week seminars of six credits each • The MMH seminars can be completed in as few as 18 months; Residency and Graduation occur 18-24 months from the time you begin the program depending on the start date you choose • One-week, on-campus Residency and graduation ceremony • Online, asynchronous curricular activities including threaded discussions, reading, writing, and research • Cohort-based system where students travel through the degree program in groups of 16 or fewer

What is military history?

The discipline of history emphasizes objective analysis and critical thinking, rigorous research skills, an understanding of the particular sources used by historians (accurate and extensive use of credible sources, and meeting disciplinary standards in citation of sources), and a high standard of writing ability. These skills, along with the breadth of the program, set it apart from Master’s degrees offered by many institutions that tend to have an operational emphasis rather than an academic one. Military history is not just battle history or operational research. It is not a small subdivision of history, but instead offers a framework through which many aspects of historical events and human behavior can be understood, including economics, politics, social issues, international relations, leadership, and group dynamics.

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. When you become part of Norwich University, you become part of something very old, very deep, and very proud.

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What can I do with a Master’s degree in military history?

The American Historical Association lists three basic goals for any Master’s program: • Mastery of a body of historical knowledge • The capacity to synthesize and present that knowledge • Basic research competencies

This is a degree of broad relevance that, while often related to career progression, offers you the opportunity to attain a graduate degree in a field that is highly relevant to today’s world. A history degree teaches critical thinking and analysis with rigorous development of writing skills – qualities that are invaluable in business, teaching, government, and military work.

Online access to the Norwich Library is included in your tuition. The Kreitzberg Library serves all Norwich University students and faculty, whether online or on-campus. The library currently provides access to 100 online databases, 22,000 full-text electronic journals and tens of thousands of e-Books The library provides books in print and journal articles not available online to students through their Document Delivery service. The Reference staff provides research assistance through e-mail, phone, and instant messaging and a dedicated Distance Learning Librarian is here to show SGCS students how to get the most out of the library resources.

What types of academic work does the program require?

You are generally required to complete two short papers, typically ten pages long on specific topics, and one long paper on a topic of your choice. In an effort to introduce you to a variety of different types of military history, instructors may have you write book reviews, historiographical essays, book/article analysis papers, or annotated bibliographies. To ensure that sufficient

supporting materials are available, the topics of these long papers are subject to approval by your Instructor.In each seminar, you will participate in 10 weeks of asynchronous discussion in small groups. You are required to write discussion “postings” in response to two questions posted by the Instructor about each week’s readings. You will also post responses to the comments of your group members, facilitating an interactive and rewarding exchange of ideas.

Students may choose to complete their degree by writing a traditional M.A. thesis, a capstone paper, or a comprehensive examination. The choice of degree completion project may require a longer program of study, a petition supported by letters of recommendation from program faculty, or a selection of an additional elective in Seminar 6.

During Residency, all MMH students travel to campus for one week, in June, to conclude their academic studies, meet their peers from the MMH program as well as students from other School of Graduate and Continuing Studies programs, and participate in the graduation ceremony.

Can I concentrate on a particular area that I am interested in?

We encourage students to write about topics that interest them through the long paper required for each seminar. Paper topics must, of course, be germane to the content of each seminar and are subject to Instructor approval to ensure that sufficient supporting materials are available. The capstone paper provides you with the opportunity for creativity, focused research, scholarly investigation and rewarding discovery. While this paper is on a topic of your choice, it also requires prior faculty approval and proof of adequate source documents. You will present your Capstone Paper to a panel of faculty, as an academic exercise when you come to campus for Residency.

PrograM overview

an in-DePtH, gloBal investigation

of Military History

Kimberly Cullum, alumna, school of graduate and Continuing studies

Working with Norwich University has been a wonderful experience and provided a great foundation for my

career… The online environment has allowed people from different geographical areas to come together and

share knowledge, ideas, and resources to provide the best possible education and learning experience.

Norwich University students, c. 1914-17.

Curriculum

The military history program is comprised of six, six-credit seminars for a total of 36 credits. There are four start dates per year; March, June, September or December. The program culminates with a one-week residency and graduation cer-emony at Norwich University in June.

The seminars in the program are structured in a required sequence to build context for future topics and to expand on issues from previous seminars.

CurriCuluM

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seMinar DesCriPtions

Semester 1

MH 510 Introduction to Military History The first seminar examines how military history developed as a distinct discipline, and will train you in the "tools of the trade": historiography and methodology. Historiography, or the art of practicing history as a distinct discipline, is an examination of the history of historical thought, from the first works of history in the classical world to the present time. The seminar will cover some of the varied historiographical schools and concepts that have evolved. Historical methodology and informational literacy will also be studied. How do historians gather information and formulate hypotheses? The development of research methods, including the use of primary and secondary sources, are discussed. History involves interpretation and the challenges of objectivity, selectivity, and bias are examined. (6 credit hours)

MH 520 The Western Way of War This seminar explores the military history of the United States and Europe from classical Greece to the 20th century. The emphasis is on the "Western Way of War" as defined by historians Geoffrey Parker and Victor Davis Hanson. In virtually every conflict between Western states and non-Western powers, from the Persian Wars through the colonial era, the west has emerged victorious. Are there experiences and characteristics that have distinguished warfare in the West from the rest of the world? Other prominent military historians, including John Lynn, have challenged the notion that a distinct, continuous Western Way of War exists. The seminar consists of an in-depth examination of these conflicting interpretations of military history

This seminar explores the military history and Europe from classical Greece to the early 19th century. The seminar will explore the global patterns in warfare in the period prior to the Industrial Revolution. The evolution of European military power up to the early 19th century will receive special emphasis and be placed into a global context. (6 credit hours)

Semester 1

MH 510 Introduction to Military History

MH 520 The Western Way of War

Semester 2

MH 530 Military Thought and Theory

MH 540 The Non-Western Way of War

Semester 3

MH 550 U.S. Military History MH 551 Race and Gender in Military History MH 552 Total War

MH 562 Capstone Seminar

Residency and Graduation at Norwich University

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Semester 2

MH 530 Military Thought and TheoryThis seminar studies the most influential military theoreticians and strategists from the period of the Thirty Years War to the present day. You will examine the theories of Clausewitz, Jomini, Douhet, Mahan, Corbett, and Mao Tse-Tung. This seminar also examines theories of deterrence and nuclear war as well as post-Maoist revolutionary warfare. (6 credit hours)

MH 540 The Non-Western Way of War This seminar presents an introduction to non-Western military history, covering a wide range of topics including military thought, strategy and tactics, technologies, and cultural factors as they pertain to the waging of war. This seminar also introduces you to the latest scholarship and interpretations, which both challenge and complement aspects of the debates concerning Western superiority. This seminar devotes more attention to East Asia than to other parts of the non-Western world. Specific historical cases in non-Western military history will be examined to determine the military effectiveness of non-Western cultures and the efficacy of the "Western Way of War" thesis. (6 credit hours)

Semester 3

MH 550 U.S. Military History You will examine America's unique experience of warfare and the development of military institutions and military policy in the United States. This seminar examines the military history of the United States from the colonial era to the present day with special emphasis on the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Frontier Wars, America's rise to Great Power status, the First and Second World Wars, and the conflicts of the Cold War era. Throughout this seminar, you examine the efficacy of the "American Way of War" thesis as well as American civil-military relations. (6 credit hours)

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MH 551 Race and Gender in Military HistoryThis seminar covers the complex issues surrounding racial integration in military institutions, including intriguing questions around citizenship and ethnicity. You also examine the history of women's participation in warfare and issues of gender integration in the military. (6 credit hours)

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MH 552 Total War This seminar will examine the origins of the concept and practice of "total war" in the period from the French Revolution to the end of the Cold War. The French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, American Civil War, First World War and Second World War will be examined. Students will examine the evolution of modern war, the characteristics of "total war" as well as the usefulness of the concept of "total war" in describing these massive conflicts. (6 credit hours)

MH 562 Capstone Seminar Instead of a Master's "thesis", Norwich requires a "Capstone Paper" that must be written and submitted to complete your degree. The Capstone has many elements of a traditional thesis, including the following: a program-approved topic of the student's own choosing to be explored in depth the use of appropriate academic sources an expected length of 45-50 pages. (6 credit hours) M.A. Thesis

The M.A. thesis is an original research project demonstrating the student’s ability to conduct primary source research and mastery of the historiography germane to the research question. The thesis must also demonstrate graduate level analysis, synthesis, and argument and make a compelling case for the argument’s historical and historiographic significance. Students interested in this degree completion option must petition the Program Director, Associate Program Director for Academics and Capstone Director during the second semester. The petition must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from two M.A. in Military History faculty and a thesis proposal.

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The M.A. thesis will require students to make an individual, original, extended, and in-depth study of an approved research question within the field of military history. The M.A. thesis requires research utilizing primary documents. Students pursuing a research question requiring primary and/or secondary sources in a foreign language must demonstrate advanced reading proficiency in the pertinent foreign language(s). Proficiency will be demonstrated via an external assessment such as the Defense Language Proficiency Examinations, Foreign Service Institute examinations or reading comprehension tests approved by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. If required for the research project, proof of foreign language competency must accompany the petition for the thesis option. Thesis and additional fees will be applied.

Prerequisites: approval of Program Director, Associate Program Director for Academics and Capstone Director, successful completion of MH510, MH520, MH530, MH540, and MH550 or MH551 or MH552, and, if applicable, advanced reading knowledge of the pertinent foreign language(s).

Comprehensive Examination

In lieu of a capstone paper or thesis students may elect to complete their degree via written comprehensive examinations following the successful completion of their third semester. If students choose this degree completion option they may take an elective in their sixth seminar and enroll in the comprehensive examination sessions held each quarter. For students selecting this option the degree cannot be conferred until the student successfully completes this degree requirement. (1 credit hour)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MH510, MH520, MH530, MH540, MH550 or MH551 or MH552, and MH562

Textbooks, articles, and library research

Many of your books will be automatically sent to you before the start of each seminar. Other readings will be available in the Norwich library's extensive online databases. You will also conduct additional library research, usually accomplished online. If you have a good physical library nearby, you could supplement your research there, but seminars are designed to accommodate students, even in remote locations.

resiDenCy

Your coursework in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies crystallizes in dynamic intellectual activities and valuable networking opportunities through the week-long Residency in June. The Residency is truly the culminating experience as you meet face-to-face with your classmates, instructors, and Graduate School staff. We will keep you busy with intense academic activities in which you will demonstrate how your learning and experience over the six seminars has made you an effective thinker, communicator, and leader. You will participate with your classmates in activities that may include debates, lectures, paper and capstone presentations, an industry-specific professional conference, case-study field trips, or professional panels and roundtable discussions. The academic focus will be challenging, but richly rewarding.

Your Residency experience also provides the perfect opportunity for you to connect physically with the campus you have known only virtually for 18 months. June is a spectacularly beautiful time of year to visit our historic campus nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Many students bring their families along and make their stay at Norwich a launching pad for a relaxing family vacation in New England. The entire Residency experience is all about you. It centers around your learning, your cohort,

and your achievements. You will have plenty of time to engage and converse with your instructors. Your cohort will have the opportunity to spend time connecting professionally and personally, cementing lifelong friendships and business acquaintances. Your bond to the larger Norwich alumni family will be inaugurated with networking socials and business card exchanges. You will relax with new friends and experience camaraderie at its finest.

Finally, the Residency week is crowned by a formal graduation ceremony complete with Master’s hooding. This is a time of celebration for you and your family so we strongly encourage families to attend. After all, attaining a Master’s degree takes sacrifice, dedication, and commitment. Earning your Master’s degree at Norwich University is a mark of distinction, an achievement we want you to share!

exPerienCe aCaDeMiC CHallenge;

BuilD lasting ConneCtions

March Start Date StudentsBe sure to ask your Enrollment Advisor about our Accelerated Residency.

gordon reynolds, alumnus, school of graduate and continuing studies

Residency was one of the better experiences of my life. I finally had the opportunity to come face-

to-face with the people I had been working with for such a long period of time. It was invaluable and

something I will always remember. The entire Residency experience has brought us closer together

and I’m very sure that I will stay in contact with the majority of people. In fact I’ve made some business

acquaintances and I have acquired some work out of it, making it a very good networking place.

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Academic achievement

Norwich University has long been an institution built on educational innovation, an innovation reflected in the creativity and accomplishments of our faculty. Bringing a wealth of experience to their teaching, they mentor students with insight and depth about the variety of fields related to the curriculum. You will be learning from some of the best and brightest professors from across the nation.

Faculty excellence

Norwich University faculty excel in engaging students in the online learning environment. They draw on a range of learning approaches including case studies, lectures, group-work, and real-world projects.

Trained to teach online

In addition to exemplary experience, education, and knowledge of the field, our faculty have knowledge of online learning, and the online demeanor necessary to be very effective online educators. Faculty are engaged in the classroom and offer quick response time to student questions (24 hours or less), and prompt grading and feedback on assignments (72 hours or less). This level of engagement translates into a positive, supportive, and rewarding learning experience.

The following is a partial faculty list. Please contact an Enrollment Advisor for additional information about our faculty.

Antulio Echevarria, PhD

Dr. Echevarria is the Director of Research at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1981, was commissioned in armor, and held a variety of command and staff assignments in Germany and the United States. He also taught history for four years at West Point, and served in the Pentagon as a speechwriter for the Chief of Staff for the US Army. He is a graduate of the US Army’s Command and General Staff College, and the US Army War College, and holds both MA and PhD degrees in history from Princeton University. Dr. Echevarria retired from the Army in May of 2004, and has been working at the War College as Director of Research ever since.

Six years ago, he published After Clausewitz: German Military Thinkers before the Great War with the University Press of Kansas. Recently, he finished a book entitled, Clausewitz and Contemporary War, which is under review at a university press. He is now engaged in writing another book, tentatively entitled, Imagining Wars to Come, which compares how military practitioners and their civilian counterparts envisioned future war before 1914. He intends to finish it this year. He has also written extensively on strategic and military-historical themes, publishing regularly with the Strategic Studies Institute at the Army War College, and in a number of scholarly and professional military journals.

His current job allows him to do quite a bit of international travel. He has been to Berlin, Paris, London, Madrid, Oslo, Stockholm, Warsaw, Singapore, Canberra, and Manila.

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While a Distance Education may not

be for everyone, my experience at

Norwich, in one word, would have

to be “Superb.” As a professor

myself, I found the level of caring

and responsive experts that this

program has gathered to be the

key to the program. The education

I received at Norwich was more

than just a couple of classes

that I managed to finish — I

was provided with discipline and

improved writing skills that I am

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John Votaw, PhD

Dr. John F. Votaw is the Executive Director Emeritus, Cantigny First Division Foundation, Wheaton, Illinois. Lieutenant Colonel (US Army, Retired) Votaw, a graduate of the US Military Academy (1961), commanded US Army cavalry and armored units through the battalion level and served in Vietnam in 1966-67. He completed graduate studies in history at the University of California, Davis (MA, 1969) and Temple University (PhD, 1991).

He is currently Adjunct Associate Professor of History at Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois and a Trustee of the Society for Military History. Dr. Votaw directed the First Division Museum at Cantigny and the co-located Colonel Robert R. McCormick Research Center from 1986 to 2005. He was the general editor of the Cantigny Military History Series of books dealing with American military history and events related to the history of the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army.

As the Historian for the Society of the 1st Infantry Division, Dr. Votaw supervised the publication of the Society newspaper, The Bridgehead Sentinel, and advised the historical activities if the Society. He will retire at the end of 2005 and currently consults on military museum projects and occasionally writes for publication on military subjects.

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Norwich University has built a leading-edge online learning environment. By using the consistent and integrated efforts of faculty, support staff, administrators, students, and alumni, we have built an online environment that promotes networking, peer-support and one-on-one contact with Norwich faculty. The online learning environment makes traditional classroom learning better and here is how:

Focus is on you, the student — With online learning, you are empowered to learn on your own and even to teach one another. Through the discussion group mode, you have the opportunity to explain, share, comment upon, and critique course materials. But you also get to learn from experts in the field as your instructor dialogs with and mentors you.

Discussion — Online discussions are asynchronous. This format affords you extra time to contemplate questions and compose well-crafted responses creating a valuable exchange of ideas and thoughts.

Writing — The main method of communication in an online course is writing. In an online course, discussions, requests for assistance, assignments, projects and tests are mostly done in written form. Writing is a skill that is indispensable, and here you will hone that skill to its keenest edge.

Comprehensive course materials — The opportunities available to you through the World Wide Web are endless. With the use of the Internet, you can utilize online libraries and resources when the time is most convenient for you.

Access to extensive resources — The Kreitzberg Library serves all Norwich University students and faculty, whether online or on-campus. The library currently provides access to 100 online databases,

22,000 full-text electronic journals and tens of thousands of eBooks. In addition, the library provides books inprint and journal articles through the Document Delivery service for those resources that are unavailable online. This enables you to do professional and scholarly research without having to leave home. The reference staff provides research assistance through e-mail, phone, and instant messaging and a dedicated Distance Learning Librarian is available to show you how to get the most out of the library’s resources.

Immediate response & feedback — Office hours are round-the-clock for an online course. With just a click, you can send questions and requests to professors, program directors, or fellow students and expect to receive feedback within 24 hours.

Flexibility — Online learning knows no time zones nor is location or distance an issue. Our program is based on an innovative asynchronous learning and delivery model so there is no need to attend real-time instruction.

Small class sizes — Class sizes are limited to 16 students or less, and are called cohorts. Cohort members progress through the program together and participate in online discussions and other learning activities. The varying background of cohort members brings tremendous value to the learning experience.

Networking — You will have individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow students as you interact with them creating a vast network of professional contacts. You will also have an opportunity to maintain those long-lasting personal and professional relationships.

online learningWelcoMe to Your neW classrooM

Michele Molina, alumna, school of graduate and Continuing studies

The wealth of knowledge and experience shared by the participating professionals alone make this

program enriching and unique, however nothing compares to the network of friends you establish

across the globe. No traditional classroom setting ever offered as much!

Norwich University, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Class of 2006.

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a Week in the life of a norWich universitY graDuate stuDent

On average students may spend approximately 20 hours a week preparing for lessons, completing assignments, and responding to comments or posts. It’s not easy to describe a “typical week” for a Norwich University graduate student, because no two students arrange their studies the same way. Below is an example of how one student could spend her week.

Monday

Log into the classroom and begin the week’s lessons. Download any assignments and make note of upcoming due dates. Peruse and possibly respond to the comments left behind by your classmates concerning the week’s topics. Take out your text books and begin the week’s reading.

Tuesday

Continue the week’s readings and/or lectures. Check the classroom for announcements, Instructor Office posts, or Angel mail that you haven’t read yet. Look at the upcoming writing assignment: if it’s new, start to construct an approach, make a writing plan, and start finding sources, otherwise move forward with your writing plan. Check discussions, make your initial post if you haven’t already, and post your comments and/or replies.

Wednesday

Finish the assigned readings. Spend an hour or so working on your assignment. Connect to Norwich’s Kreitzberg Library and search the online databases for information that may be useful for your long paper.

Thursday

Log into the classroom, see how discussions are going until it’s time to tuck in the kids. Get back to the computer to follow up with your classmates and log out. Continue working on your writing assignments until bedtime.

Friday

Wrestle with your writing assignment for a while and do a quick check on discussions before you turn in for the night.

Saturday

Get up at 7:00, drink some coffee, then get to work. You’ve been doing a lot of thinking about your next paper and want to banter around some ideas with yourteammates. Tie up any loose ends on the week’s homework assignments and upload them to your instructor.

Sunday

If you’ve kept your nose to the grindstone all week today could belong completely to you. But maybe the upcoming work week is going to be busy, or you have important personal obligations to honor. It might be wise to spend a couple of hours today reviewing next week’s work.

Log into the classroom and review the upcoming week’s activities. Download any assignments and make note of upcoming due dates. Read the lecture. If you have time, review discussion topics, and begin to compose your initial posts. If an exam is coming up, remember to plan the time you need to complete it!

Jared reigstad, alumnus, school of graduate and continuing studies

By choosing an online degree, I was able to work at my own pace and do things on my own time,

whether on nights or weekends. Norwich University has been involved in online programs for a

number of years, so I felt that it had a good understanding of how to provide quality education

through an online experience. I was skeptical at first, but as I got more involved in the program,

I really found it a great place to learn, and it’s effective. Norwich has found a way to provide all

the resources necessary for its students and has done so successfully.

Jason Lyons, MJA Alumnus, Residency 2006.

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ongoing suPPortWe're here for You

Community of SupportHelping you succeed in the classroom is the goal of every member of the University’s support team. We are here to help you every step of the way by providing a support system dedicated to you.

Academic Support

• Faculty — to engage and coach you through your studies

• ProgramDirector— to ensure the quality and relevance of your curriculum

• AssociateProgramDirector — to manage issues that affect students in the classroom and to find and train the highest quality faculty to work with you

• LeadInstructor — to update the content of your seminar and support new instructors

Administrative Support

• SeniorStudent Services Coordinator — to help you navigate University policies

• StudentServicesCoordinator — to support you through all six seminars and Residency

• DistanceLearningLibrarian — to enhance your learning by helping you locate credible online research materials

• EnrollmentAdvisor — to walk you through the application process

Technical Support

• TechnicalSupportTeam — to provide you with 24/7 help desk support for technical issues within the online classroom

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aDMission to norWich universitY’s school of graDuate anD continuing stuDiesget starteD

Norwich seeks goal-oriented individuals who have high standards of personal ethics and have demonstrated excellence in their professional lives and academic studies. Applicants should have a desire to make a positive contribution to the field of military history. Selective admissions standards are intended to ensure that those admitted will succeed in a rigorous academic environment.

We invite all applicants to contact our Enrollment Advisors who are available to guide you and provide you with as much information and assistance as you need.

Admission Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited insitution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran or AACRAO

• The GRE is not required to apply, but may be requested

based upon an applicant’s undergraduate GPA.

• If English was not the language of degree study, proof of English language proficiency and a minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 94 (internet-based test (iBT)) on the TOEFL are required, unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements

Application Process

Call an enrollment advisor to begin the application process and submit the following items: • Application form • Application fee ($50, non-refundable) • Resume • Official transcript from undergraduate degree- granting institution • Letter of Intent • Attestation Letter • Two letters of recommendation • Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, if applicable) • Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for applicants not meeting GPA requirements (may be waived for students holding a Professional Engineer’s license and/or significant professional experience)

Applicants not meeting the criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

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Does the online format provide the same quality of education offered by a traditional campus? Yes. Numerous studies have proven that distance learners perform as well or better than their on-campus counterparts. The No Significant Difference Phenomenon (2001, IDECC, fifth edition) by Thomas L. Russell, cites 355 research reports, papers, and summaries dating back to 1928 that found no significant difference between distance learning and in-class learning. Where a difference was identified, it generally favored the distance-learning student.

Will my diploma say “Online” degree?No. You will receive the official, traditional diploma of Norwich University.

Is financial aid available?Depending on the program, grants and scholarships may be available. Most qualifying students can obtain loans through the Federal Student Loan (Stafford Loan) program. Applicants may seek specific information by contacting our Admissions Office or by visiting our Financial Aid webpage.

What if my undergraduate GPA is below 2.75?Your file will be forwarded to our Admissions Committee for review. Selective admissions standards are intended to ensure that those admitted are likely to be successful within academic structure of the program. In some cases where an applicants GPA is below 2.75, a GRE submission may be required for admission.

Is Norwich University Accredited?Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:Commission on Institutions of Higher EducationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges209 Burlington RoadBedford, MA 01730-1433Phone: +1-781-271-0022E-Mail: cihe@neasc.org

How long is the program?The program is comprised of three six-month semesters and a one-week Residency in June. Depending on the course of study chosen, most students complete their coursework within 18 months of beginning the program (special arrangements may be made for deployments or family emergencies). Your Enrollment Advisor will assist you with the enrollment calendar, highlighting the unique benefits of each start date.

How many credits and courses do I take each semester?You will enroll in two six-credit seminars each semester, for a total of 12 credits. Each seminar lasts approximately 11 weeks.

Do you accept transfer credits or grant credits based on work experience?We will, on a case-by-case basis, assess transfer credit up to 12 credits. While the majority of Military History students have years of work experience, it cannot be used as a substitute for the coursework.

How much does the program cost?See the Tuition and Fees Supplement for the most current information or speak to your Enrollment Advisor. This is a great investment when you consider that the program will allow you to realize career-advancing opportunities while you continue working. The coursework is accessible from your home or office, and you will have the benefits of a respected Master’s degree from a highly regarded school in 18 to 24 months.

When can I start the program?There are four start dates per year; March, June, September and December.

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What happens if I need to leave the program and want to come back later? Special situations are accommodated on a case-by-case basis. The linear and progressive nature of the coursework is a vital component of the program so our administrative support staff will work with you to find a solution that accommodates your situation and maintains the integrity of your studies.

What does an average week look like for a student enrolled in an online graduate program at Norwich University?This program is designed for the working professional who must balance the demands of work and home with study. A majority of Norwich graduate students report spending approximately 20 hours a week, on average, on their studies. Your instructor and your Student Service Coordinator will help keep you on track. Students also find their cohort is a tremendous source of support in managing their time and studies.

Who do I talk to if I have more questions, or I want to apply?You may call our Enrollment Advisors at 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3372 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3372 (International). They will be able to answer all of your questions.

Are there computer requirements? In order for the Norwich University SGCS online programs to run quickly and efficiently, your computer must meet certain minimum hardware and software requirements. If your system does not meet or barely meets the minimum requirements, the online learning software may run slowly or not at all.

Minimum requirements for PC users:1 GHz or equivalent computer with a minimum of 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended), a color monitor, DSL or cable modem connection recommended), sound card and headphones or speakers; Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista; RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended); Free Disk Space: 250 MB (1 GB recommended for most programs); CPU Speed: 1.66 MHz; Modem: 56K modem (DSL or cable modem highly recommended; Audio: Sound card and speakers; Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or 8, Firefox 3+, or the version level supported by ANGEL

Minimum requirements for Mac users: Operating System: Macintosh OS/X v 10.x; RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended); Free Disk Space: 250 MB (1 GB recommended for most programs); CPU Speed: Power Macintosh or higher; Modem: 56K modem (DSL or cable modem highly recommended); Audio: Sound card and speakers; Browser: Firefox 3+ for Mac, or the version level supported by ANGEL (Note: ANGEL does not support Safari)

Peter ford, alumnus, school of graduate andContinuing studies

I chose Norwich because of its history, academic achievements, and reputation as an excellent

school. I found the program to be challenging, stimulating, and educational. I feel that the

master’s program has really broadened my perceptions, my experience, and my knowledge.

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norWich universitYJoin a DYnaMic Mix of traDition anD innovation

Established in 1819, Norwich is a small, quality university with a balance of strong professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Over 2000 undergraduate students choose either a military lifestyle as part of the Corps of Cadets or a traditional college lifestyle. The campus is located in Northfield, Vermont in the heart of the Green Mountains, truly one of the most beautiful locations in the world for a college campus. The combination of quality professional education, broad studies in the liberal arts, dedicated faculty and the leadership laboratory supplied by the Corps of Cadets has generated a legacy not found in many corners of the educational map. Norwich is a very proud place and maintains deep bonds with its alumni.

Expect Challenge. Achieve Distinction.

At Norwich, you will develop traits common among leaders in every profession - discipline, integrity, confidence, critical thinking, adaptability, loyalty and honor - through a wide range of opportunities that will empower you in lasting ways you never imagined. At the core is a rigorous academic environment emphasizing an interactive online learning environment, mentoring relationships with faculty and extensive experiential learning. Expect the greatest challenge of your life.

Norwich University has always been a leader in higher education.

• Norwich was one of the earliest institutions to receive the National Security Agency’s designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. • Norwich’s founder, Alden Partridge, brought

experiential learning to U.S. education, while forming the basis for the Morrill Land Grant Act, a uniquely American educational model

• Norwich was the birthplace of the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)

• Norwich was the first private institution in the nation to teach engineering • Norwich was the first private military college to

admit African Americans into its Corps of Cadets • Norwich was the first private military college to

admit women into the Corps of Cadets • Norwich was one of the first schools to admit international students • Norwich’s collegiate band was the first in the nation

When You becoMe a Part of norWich universitY, You becoMe Part of soMething verY olD, verY DeeP, anD verY ProuD.

Jackman Hall, Norwich University.

b. cheatham, alumna, school of graduate and continuing studies

Norwich provides an outstanding distance learning environment. The web platform is user-friendly.

The curriculum is all encompassing and superbly executed. NU is a brick and mortar school providing

the best online program available.

exPeCt CHallenge. aCHieve DistinCtion.

Norwich UniversitySchool of Graduate and Continuing Studies

158 Harmon DriveNorthfield, Vermont 05663-0367

Master of Arts in DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Military HistoryMaster of Business Administration

Master of Civil EngineeringMaster of Public Administration

Master of Science in Business Continuity ManagementMaster of Science in Information Assurance

Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in Organizational Leadership

Tel: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3372 or +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3372 • mmh@grad.norwich.edu • graduate.norwich.edu

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