I have been looking into a master's program as it seems necessary to get anywhere close to my ideal career. After looking at several schools near me, I realized many required knowledge of a foreign language. The degree to which this was necessary ranged from "a good bonus" to "necessary".
A friend of mine recommended SNHU. I checked it out and what I initially found sounded like a good fit, so I applied. I'm three weeks into my first class and am just overwhelmed on everything. As I began to look more into the school as a whole I'm becoming less convinced if it's worth finishing.
The lack of a foreign language requirement when it seemed like every local university had it in their requirements seemed odd but given they seem to be a school geared towards more "average" students i didnt think much of it. Now I'm reading reviews that seem polar opposites of each other (either 1 star or 5 stars). Now I'm not so sure.
If anyone can offer input on it being legit and worthwhile, I would appreciate it. Especially if you're in a position for hiring for like a museum. My end goal is to do preservation work and sharing history. Setting up displays & exhibits would be a dream come true.
If SNHU isn't legit, where else can I look for online programs?
While I can't offer professional advice in regards to the history program at SNHU, the perception locally in NH from many employers in non-history fields is that it is a diploma mill.
From the historian perspective the lack of a language requirement seems to make me think this is true for those degrees as well.
But as with any degree, it is more about the connections you make and opportunities that you can unlock than the piece of sheepskin.
Hello!
I am currently attending SNHU for my BA in history. I have the same questions as you for my masters. I say they offer a MA in public history which is what I want for a career in historic preservation but i am very skeptical of the no language thing and if it actually holds any value. thanks lets talk some more on this.
I certainly don’t live in NH but I did my undergrad at SNHU and am starting my masters in May. I can tell you I have put in TEN TIMES the work I ever had to put into the University of WI( I did three of my undergrad there)
So, I will always be on defense of it. Your education is what you make it. Could you breeze by and possibly get an A? Sure, you can do that anywhere.
But you can also get an A and getting your diploma by putting work in and actually reading your texts, doing your assignments etc.
Hello! I sent you a private message. I teach history courses at SNHU if you want to know anything please message me there.