University of Dallas

My experience at the University of Dallas was largely positive. I appreciated the school's Core Curriculum, which required students to take a series of courses ranging from ancient literature and philosophy to life science and foreign language. I majored in English Literature, and also appreciated the school's rigorous attention to public presentations. This included a private panel focused on a poet of my choosing Junior Year, followed by a public panel senior year in which I presented an essay... Read More on a novel of my choice. Overall, I found the education to be stimulating and satisfying, while also giving me the critical thinking skills to prepare me for a variety of jobs in the real world.

I had high expectations—conservative Catholic business school, what's not to love? And the program is set up in a tight 10-class curriculum that is very doable for online MBA seekers. But the University of Dallas has been a disappointment from the very start. The registration and administration is atrocious (I ended up with six different logons and passwords just to get started), and the advisors forgot about me several times. The class I am taking is horrendous. The professor as imprecise as can... Read More be and the whole class is just plain sloppy. That's fine if there is leeway in the grading, but it turns out that you have to be very precise in the quizzes and assignments. Students will do well if they love trick questions and can read the professor's mind. Then, when you challenge the professor in the slightest, he gets offended and tells you to switch teachers (when he should know that it is not possible to do so). Advisors and associate deans are limp-wristed in their attempts to help. This is an institution that has lost hold of the fundamentals of good education, fairness, and a dedication to Truth. And the fact that the administrators don't do anything to support their students is just bad business. Please go elsewhere.

I am attending this school to complete my 2nd Master's degree. There are some important things to note for grad school at this institution. First, the semesters are short. This means you cover more per class and many students feel very rushed by this approach. Second, this is a program for people who want to hit the major points, get the degree, and move on! It is not like the traditional degrees I have sought and received before, where there was much more theory discussion in addition to application.... Read More Third, there seems to be lots of comradely between undergraduate students and international graduate students. As a domestic graduate student, I feel disconnected here. The school is good for people who don't necessarily want the traditional school feel and want more current, direct application than future-looking discussion.

The psychology program at the University of Dallas is both unorthodox and complimentary to the experimental methodology employed by most public universities. At University of Dallas there is a unique focus on the intentionality of the individual experiencing a meaningful event. While this unique approach may seem detrimental when compared to the quantitative methodology stressed in other institutions, I believe that the University of Dallas provides individuals with a more comprehensive vision of... Read More psychology as a whole.

The Psychology program at the University of Dallas is both slightly unorthodox and yet complementary to the strong quantitative practices commonly taught in most institutions. While I believe the strengths of the university lie in its fresh qualitative perspective and a focus on the intentionality of the individual experiencing meaningful events. While this unique approach may seem detrimental when considering a move to the world of professional psychology, I believe the unique perspective gained... Read More here in addition to the strict experimental methodology I obtained in undergraduate studies will make for a unique and well rounded skill set.

A major pro of this graduate program is that it is small, so students receive close assistance from faculty members. Students are also able to get to know both faculty members and fellow graduate students well. The curriculum is very challenging, forcing students to grow and learn in leaps and bounds. A major con of this program is that the facilities are somewhat small and crammed. Art graduate students have semi-private studios which are somewhat small, therefore making it difficult to create large,... Read More complex work (unless you are a sculptor).

The University of Dallas MBA program offers both online and on-campus courses. Being able to take both and not have to stick to one type is definitely a pro, especially for a working professional. I work full-time and am getting my MBA with a concentration in Sports and Entertainment Management. I have taken courses on campus, which I really enjoy, but because of my schedule, the availability of online courses makes it easy to continue the pursuit of my degree without being required to be on campus.... Read More