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I wouldn't call it a train wreck, but it isn't any better. That said, it isn't difficult either. My complaints are not with the class (material, assignments, tests) but with the instructor. The assignments are not difficult if you read the information provided and the tests (as long as you memorize the power point slides verbatim) are easy. I do like the class. But it is also a topic I am very much interested in.

I can tolerate the instructor, he is just very hands off. Don't expect any communication from him, he won't respond to emails even when asked legitimate questions, and does nothing to engage the students like other professors in the program. But, the material is not rocket science so other than having a question such as "the syllabus states there are 7 tests but the course assignment schedule shows only 6" (which he has not responded to from over 2 weeks ago)...you get where I am going.

He has a lot of little mistakes in his power points - nothing that contradicts the information, just typos or missing information. But that is easy to look past, but at the graduate level I would expect a little bit more accuracy. He isn't quick to give grades back either. I have only received the first week's written assignment grade.

Overall, the class is ok. Not great but not bad.

Honestly, my two cents is that LSUS does a great job recruiting knowledge experts but need to consider there is more to teaching online than just knowledge. Many Universities require a higher education learning certification. I don't think LSUS requires one from what I can tell. I do believe the professor is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter though. But, it's hard to tell because that whole no communication thing.

And, by the way, this is my second graduate degree from a non degree factory university and my spouse has 2 graduate degrees as well, so I am speaking from experience from 3 other online programs - I'm just not Mr. Complainer.

Excuse the typos...typing on phone

Hi becky92 thank for the info for ISDS 705! Much appreciated. I just had Meeks too and the constant communication from him was very good - a little too much at times haha. Best of luck to you too in ISDS 715!

Hi Becky92, I just responded to Aubrebelman about the ISDS 715 and thought I would respond to you too. The instructor takes the material straight from the PMBOK which is the source for the PMP certification. He follows the PMBOK to the T and his power points are straight from there so If you get the PMBOK it makes the class a whole lot more organized. Once I got the book, it all made sense on how it was laid out. You can get it in PDF form too. This course is all about the PMP cert so if that is something that interests you, then it may be of interest. The work load seems to be good. A quiz every week and an assignment every week like writing a charter or scope, then a final. Seems easy enough if you follow what the PMBOK advises as far as writing. If you study the slides you will do quite well on the quizzes. There are no trick questions. Hope this helps.