MSCIS

Last Saturday at 5:00 P.M. began the on-campus segment of the Masters program that I have been in since January. It is, to say the least, an intense 5 ½ days of classroom learning. Following the on campus session will be three on line  classes this fall; each being six weeks in duration, expounding on what we have been introduced to this week.

I have no complaints, however. It is great to be surrounded with professionals. The teachers and students alike are very interesting people all of whom have diverse and interesting backgrounds.

The principals  in the department  truly care about each and every student in attendance. Believe me, at my age, I can see right through the “smoke” if someone is trying to blow it! Their job is no less easy than ours…their hours are longer, and the weeks and months of preparation that have gone in to this session result in constant smiles and an upbeat attitude from Dr. Shannon McMurtrey and Cathy Van Landuyt, and all of the instructors. Super people, all.

The on-campus session has been referred to by the program head as “drinking from a fire hose”. I can’t say he is too far off there! From 7:30 Am…or so ‘till around 6:00 PM, we are in a classroom save two breaks and a 45 minute lunch.

This master’s program is about analyzing input, not absorbing and regurgitating. Papers that have researched and analyzed a subject are more the norm than are tests and rote memory exercises.  I love this program: it has so much to offer.

No, this is not a paid advertisement, but it is a blog post from a geezer who really appreciates keeping sharp and active. with a distinct possibility of advancement thrown in for good measure.

The program is the Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems at Missouri State University. Three more semesters and I get my first “hood”!

Stay tuned for updates on jobs that are on the horizon…

Life is good, folks, if you will just live it!