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by Jean Chortillion

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» left by Joe from Virginia 3 years 72 days ago.
It is hard to believe any of this article. The spelling and grammar is pathetic and would not earn a high grade at UOP.
» left by Michael
from Arizona 3 years 63 days ago.
I received my Bachelor's Degree from Colorado State University in the 80's. After working in a profession for 20 years, I finally signed on with UOP to work on my M.A. in Education. To be completely honest, I have put more time into studying at UOP than I ever did on the ground at CSU (and I carried a 3.7 GPA as a History major). I believe the instructors have been quite professional thus far in the course. It is expensive, but in contrast to what one of the posters said, it is nationally credited and my "corporation" has a Tuition Assistance Program that accepts UOP. I work for the federal government. Several teacher in my area have earned their Master's at UOP or other on-line schools, such as Grand Canyon. I believe school today is much simpler than it was 25 years ago anyway, as the computers nor the internet were not available to do the spelling, grammar and research for the students. I was part of the "library" generation where we had to look for sources through the card files in the early 80's.
» left by alana from california 3 years 30 days ago.
Is there any way to communicate with this poster? I am considering U of P for a master's degree in education.
» left by Dr. Chase
from Springfield, MO 3 years 59 days ago.
I am currently in the Faculty certification program at UofP. In addition, I teach graduate/undergraduate courses at local universities - private and state.
 
My perception of UofP is quite positive. They are very thorough, highly organized, and do a super job of preparing instructors. In fact, they are more thorough than the large state university here in town.
 
I understand there is an overall negative attitude (especially by those in academia) toward UofP. I, too, had that attitude.
 
But part of that mind thought is the old school mentality that "brick and mortar" schools are the only real schools, the ones with the brightest faculty and students.
 
But times are changing; the online delivery is the way all schools are moving. It just so happens that UofP is about 20 years ahead of most institutions.
 
For all of you who sneer at UofP, you are probably caught up in the old school mentality. But this is the way of the future; we're never going back.
» left by Educator from Mid-West 3 years 38 days ago.
What you call the "wave of the future" is actually already here and now.  Prestigious schools such as Columbia, Georgetown,etc. have online programs, as well as the  majority of state schools have online programs as well. 
 
This issue isn't a bricks & mortar one, but one of educational quality.  You're just completing the IFC so you're not there yet, but please report after teaching for 2 years.  There is a HUGE difference between teaching at UofP versus a university with a traditional history. 
 
Just remember the saying "the customer is always right".
» left by Anonymous 2 years 338 days ago.
Funny you say that about "customer is always right."  You are absolutely correct!  I attended a brick and mortar school 10 years ago and over all the experience was positive.  I had to work full time, however, to afford the tuition and housing bills, but it wasn't too bad.  My last year, I encountered one professor with whom I discussed 3 months in advance, the need to reschedule an exam because I was a manager at a hotel and was required to be on duty one evening for a major event the hotel was hosting.  I had an overall 3.9 GPA and had an A- in this class.  The professor initially agreed that since I had provided ample time to reschedule that we could work details out closer to exam time.  Fast forward to that week and I discovered that the professor had no intention of rescheduling my exam.  I had to miss work to take the test, and I did earn a solid a on the exam and for the entire class, but I was forced to sacrifice my job in order to submit to the whims of one guy who seemed to have forgotten that it was people like me with jobs like mine that paid his salary.  So, yes, in the case of higher learning, the customer is always right. 
» left by John Hancock
from Slidell, LA 3 years 56 days ago.
I was contacted by a representative of U of P and set up a meeting to discuss enrollment. Afterwards, I took the liberty to do a little online research and was overwhealmed with negative reviews from current students, graduates, drop-outs, and prior employees of the university. I decided to be decent and call Sean Penn, the admissions counselor that had contacted me, and cancell our scheduled appointment. He got upset, and told me,"call me in 4 or 5 years and let me know if you have graduated yet, but I doubt it." among other tacky, used car-salesmen tactics. I was expecting that response based off of the reviews I read though. What a "first rate" and "accredited" organization!
» left by none from none 3 years 55 days ago.
Just remember, all schools are for profit......think about it ....when has school been free? when is anything free? If it wasn't for financial aid, pell grants and etc. there would be no Dr's or technichians or any scholars....SCHOOL ISN'T FREE!!!! whether it is, UCLA, USC, YALE OR UOP...IT'S NOT FREE NOR CHEAP!!! Education comes with a price.
» left by Me from USA 3 years 38 days ago.
In 2009, almost every FULLY accredited university has an online/evening/adult courses. People, having a college degree no longer seperates you from the next candidate, hence why WHERE is more important now than ever (including if your degree is nationally accredited). In my company, a college degree and an MBA is required (oops, make that a nationally acreditted MBA).
 
Hey, if degree mills like UofP are so great because they do everything they can to fit you schedule/preferences, ask what it is you are giving up in return because it isn't just money (tuition). An earlier poster is reight - NOTHING is for free....
» left by Lisa from NJ 3 years 12 days ago.
I think some are confused and should review the difference between National Accrediation and Regional. U of P is Regionally accredited, which is considered stronger than National. Yale and Harvard are regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
 
 
You can access the US Government's database of accredited institutions. I can't put a URL link here but it's search for this database..
 
 
U of P is accredited by the exact same regional agency as Arizona State University, which is the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
» left by Anonymous 2 years 305 days ago.
While this might be true, even stronger than a regional approval is program level approval. For example, UOP's education program is NOT appoved by NCATE, the national body for education programs, unlike many universities.
» left by Rich from Tempe, AZ 2 years 364 days ago.

HI Jean, 

 

Good article but there is one thing I would like to correct. University of Phoenix has been around since 1976 and got its accreditation in 1978 then they created the online modality in 1989.

 

» left by Al from Dyess AFB, TX 2 years 328 days ago.
I am on active duty in the US Air Force. I am debating on whether or not to pursue an education with UoP. The opportunity is that I will be able to pursue a degree with the same school whether I am at home station, deployed, or PCSed (moved to a new base). There is an overwhelming number of people who have posted negative reviews, however the positive reviews seem to be more affluently worded, thought out, and honest than the negative ones. Which leads me to my point:
 
In short, don't trash talk the university because you don't have the drive and discipline to succeed, as it may ruin a good opportunity for someone who could cut it. I get the impression that this university expects a lot of its students, mainly the ability to be self motivated and resourceful. These are qualities that will be lacking in most of the 400,000 students attending the university, and as usual a very vocal minority will ruin something great for the silent majority.
 
In closing, if you are an ADULT who has the ability to DISCIPLINE yourself and the DRIVE to succeed, then why not give it a shot. I will reply to my own post with my experience once I have completed my first class.
» left by Anonymous from Kansas City, MO 2 years 318 days ago.
I am a student at the University of Phoenix with 4 classes left. I have attended community college and spent a year at the University of Missouri Kansas City. (I left UMKC because it wasn't working with my work schedule) I think all three schools I have attended have been great. Of course there is going to be a bad teacher somewhere within 4 years of schooling and I have experienced that at each school.
 
The University of Phoenix is not a school for any working adult. What you learn from your classes strictly depends on you ust like any other school. There is a lot of individual reading required(at least 4 hrs a wk for me) and the teachers will answer any question students post. Also, just because it is an online school doesn't mean id doesn't consume your time. It takes a lot of time to complete the classes. The advantage is you get to decide when and where you do the work. (saved me some gas money)
 
Two downsides I have with the UOP are price and the amount of group work. Sometimes the group work can get overwhelming since there are several assignments due. I have friends who attend other Universities and their workloads seem to be smaller and they don't do as much group work. The University of Phoenix stresses teams because they feel that is important to most employers.
 
Yes, the counselors are sales people, but nothing like car salesmen. My counselor has never been rude or pushy.
» left by Anonymous 2 years 308 days ago.
I am currently an on-line student at UoP.  It can be hard, but that should be the case for any college class you take.  I'm taking my 4th class right now after returning to school from a 10 yr hiates.  I started taking classes at a UoP satellite office in 1998 (not on-line) and really enjoyed it then, too.  I will fnally have my degree in less than a yr.
» left by glen from oregon 1 year 251 days ago.
I am university of phoenix student in my second year, going for my baclors in BSHA i can tell you that i work more then four hours a week a lot more, I work hard in my classes, and i hear people saying bad things about my school.In my last class which was Critical thinking i work very hard followed everything to a tee and could only get 88/100 for a B+ not bad but still i earned every bit of that grade. and i am dame proud of me!!! we think you can do it just belly up to the table in class, and lets find out how good you think you my be?
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