American College of Education

I half-heartedly enrolled in this institution, knowing the risks that come with it. I gave it the benefit of the doubt because I knew a few individuals who got their master's from this institution. I have also taken graduate courses from another university, so I am confident in my personal comparison. My major take is that the materials or references used for project applications and assessments lack credibility. The supplementary peer-reviewed articles are okay but are rarely even referred to. The... Read More assignments and discussions are primarily centered on module transcript which lacks scientific narratives or peer-reviewed references. For instance, their videos/transcripts would lay out concepts such as "Four essential components of healthcare delivery," however, when you check the source from the reference list, it leads you to an odd website mentioning the four components of healthcare delivery, but the website itself is irrelevant or advertises random office management services. These are the same concepts repeated throughout a specific course and even assessed at the end of the term. Do not start with me about class discussions full of ChatGPT responses where students don't even bother changing the bullet formats and headings anymore.

Did half a year of studies at ACE and was very disappointed. Very little feedback or interactions with professors. Feedback on assignments was generic. The only pro is that it is cheap, but you get what you pay for which isn't much. The first three credit class I took had some of the most confusing assignments I have ever experienced (life long learner). The lecture videos were boring and poorly produced. I am now enrolled in a different online doctoral program and so far has been a breath of fresh... Read More air. Quick response from professors, great resources, and challenging enough without being overwhelming.

I had an extremely positive experience at ACE. I enrolled in a Master's degree in health and wellness to expand my knowledge and make a financial lane change for my job as a teacher. The online program is designed for a working adult trying to balance life's demands. Applying, registering, and receiving financial loans is very streamlined and stress-free. The college sets the expectations immediately and what is required to be successful. Orientation includes the tech demands, which are very easy... Read More to navigate. APA format is emphasized, and resources are provided. Every detail to succeed at ACE is provided if you are willing and motivated. The format for every class is the same. A discussion post is due Thursday, and two responses to peers are due by Saturday. The assignment and quiz is due by Sunday. Classes are five weeks long. I don't understand anyone who struggled to understand the assignment guidelines. The assignments were utterly straightforward, and all the details were included. The professors provided assignment examples, all of which required APA formatting. If you are motivated and able to follow simple directions, you will NOT need any clarification on assignments! I followed the directions on every project, learned APA formatting, received an A on every paper and a 4.0, graduated with a master's degree, and moved to another financial lane. The program took me just over a year. I don't know what more people want out of a program. Follow directions, do the work, and you'll be successful. Blame the teachers, blame the program, feel entitled to be spoonfed the information, and you'll be bitter and unsuccessful. The workload was entirely reasonable for acquiring a master's degree. I was never overwhelmed despite being a full-time teacher, husband, parent, coach, and workout enthusiast. I hope this helps someone understand the programs at ACE.

One of the major issues I encountered was the lack of guidance and examples provided during projects. It often felt as though we were thrown into the deep end without clear directions or tutorials. This lack of direction made it challenging to navigate through assignments and felt like a waste of time when I spent 98% of this course googling. It would have been beneficial to have concrete examples or real-world applications to refer to, enabling a better understanding of the expectations and objectives.... Read More Becoming an instructional designer means being able to create courses and understand technology. At no point is there any technology taught but just expected for learners to find the tools themselves and then self-teach the skills necessary. Please start teaching actual skills for instructional design. In hindsight, considering the financial investment required, I can't help but wonder if self-education through online resources like YouTube would have provided a better educational experience. Save your money; you will end up teaching yourself anyway.

ACE gave me the flexibility I needed to pursue my Masters but still earn a time and money worthy degree. It was challenging enough to push you to learn new things but also has bandwidth to where you can show your individuality and creativity. I enjoyed my time at ACE and improved upon skills helping in my new job. My writing skills definitely improved and I learned networking, new applications, and gained a strong foundation for training/teaching. I’m more well rounded and ACE helped me cultivate... Read More those skills.

I agree with the previous review. Professors want you to follow a sample paper and if you do not "carbon" copy the style of the paper, or use "words" and "sentences" recommended you will NOT receive a good grade. I am not paying for a computer to grade my papers. You have to navigate through SO many postings to find information. The readings and videos are old. The class did not help me with the goals I wanted or was hoping to achieve. You are basically asked to write a lesson plan and answer questions... Read More to develop a paper. I have done this a thousand times. Not helpful for the money.

Unfortunately, the courses are very out dated. Old laws are still discussed and the videos are pre-recorded and some blurry because they are so low quality. Most professors give a valiant effort to comply, but the courses are a one-size-fits-all (so hopefully you get a supportive professor!) Some professors provide examples, others do not. I am a full time teacher, with two small children at home and I manage properties. I have been planning on completing my capstone, fitting it into all the small... Read More time slots I have. Now, with just two courses left until I graduate, they are CHANGING the capstone. The 'support coaches' give very little help and refer to the general announcements that have been sent out to all students. I would encourage this school to review their organizational goals and aim for consistency and better communication of expectations with students.

So many red flags: -You don't register yourself; they register you for classes -The teachers don't teach; the college creates all curricula. The teachers are just figureheads (you know what other school does this? University of Phoenix) -The counselors take DAYS to respond if they respond at all -The instructors take DAYS to respond if they respond at all -Assignments are due on Sunday, but the instructors will not respond on weekends -The first class is unnecessary, and I'm upset that I had to pay... Read More for it -The assigned reading rarely relates to the material -Sticking to the length requirement on assignments will result in more points lost than artificially bolstering the length -You don't actually get to do it in your own time; you are limited to 3 breaks, regardless of the length of the semester -You will teach yourself everything -Asking for help results in a professor sending an article unrelated to the question you asked