University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix, by all means, is a good school. When put into perspective why this school came to be what it is, it is for the working adult. We have to make the time that works best for us and use that as an opportunity to learn the material and pass our classes. I make this point because there are comments regarding the teaching style. Yet, many need to remember that as working individuals, we cannot attend classes at a specific time along with other students; this idea defeats the purpose... Read More of the school being for those who need an education path that fits their schedule. Additionally, when it comes to the idea that you do not have a job or did not get the job you wanted, ask yourself, "What did I do apart from the degree?". Did you begin to grow within your field? Or look for internships? Did you try to get certifications along with your degree? These are not the certificates the school offers but actual professional certifications; there is a difference. The University of Phoenix has helped me understand my field more than I thought. The ability to work at my own pace while working a full-time job, sometimes an additional part-time job, works for me and makes sense as to why the coursework is structured the way it is. However, the tuition paid for the degrees does not equal the quality of the institution and degree. Paying the expected price of an established, reputable institution, including the cost of attending in person, does not make sense in the case of attending an online institution, which already has a bad reputation for being called a greedy school. Ultimately, it all depends on what you make of the experience. From the time you start your degree, the extra work and hours you put in apart from it. It makes all the difference after obtaining or while you are in the process of obtaining your degree. It takes more than a degree to get the job.

I should have attended a brick and mortar school. This university is reputable but the experience is horrible! Most of the teachers at the University of Phoenix are horrible. They change assignments at the last minute, expect you to ask the same questions multiple times to get one answer, are rude, expect a lot from you but don't give much in return. They say that they are there to help you succeed but when you ask for help of any kind you are met with vague answers and rude attitudes. I am at the... Read More end of my degree program and I have only had THREE instructors that acted like they cared. Your classmates won't be any better. I can't believe the nasty remarks that are allowed in class discussion. They will attack you verbally. I have yet to have it happen to me but I see it in every class. The academic advisors there are unconcerned and will waste your time when you call them to resolve an issue. These people are concerned with money and money only. They could care less about you or your progress. Spend your money and time wisely and go to a physical college. You'll get the education, positive academic experience and support that you need.

I went to this school to get classes I needed done for my graduate program. I enjoyed the class structure and how the classes flowed. When I struggled in a class once I had someone reach out to me on the phone to make sure I was okay. I did not get that when I was attending traditional college. I got a certificate and the classes I took helped me get into my grade school program. It was a tad expensive but no more that what my classes cost me at my traditional college. It was a great experience for... Read More me.

Many mixed reviews about UoP. I may be in a different position than most others. I enrolled in the MHA program for self growth, not for career advancement. I am currently finishing the MHA program, capstone project. I have taken 11 on line courses and have to say have learned a great deal, even though I have been in healthcare leadership for 35+ years. The learning experience has been fun as I have been able to study on my own time and not be tied to a strict program that requires class attendance.... Read More Every time I have needed help, the school has been very responsive and addressed any of my concerns or questions, quickly. I entered the program last year and so far it has worked for me and enjoyable. I have studied a lot, written a lot, and learning a lot! Keeping my fingers crossed I do well with completing MHACB 599 (Capstone Project).

I have been going to University of Phoenix for 20 years! I started in 2003, and I have always just used this as a way to spend all of the tuition reimbursement a company will pay me, and improve myself along the way. As a result I have spent a grand total of about $5000 on my bachelors. But that said, there are a few things to know about this kind of program. 1. If you don't want to learn, in this kind of program, you won't. 2. If you are not able to discipline yourself to apply yourself 100% on... Read More your own, you won't get as much out of the classes. 3. If you don't reach out to people, either as class mates, or instructors, academic advisors, etc. You may feel isolated. Distance learning in an online only approach is nothing like going to a hybrid or on prem school. I have done all three with Phoenix, and I found the remote options best for my working and traveling requirements. I have always found that I could get through the materials, and be challenged by them, not just coast along. If you do want to learn, and you can discipline yourself, here are the benefits: 1. Curriculum is fairly up to date. You will learn in a timely manner with content that is seldom more than a year or three old. 2. The materials are excellent. The materials supplied, labs, and associated online education tools are excellent. I have seen these tools change dramatically since my first class to the one I took last week almost 20 years later. 3. The program sequences are well constructed so moving from one topic to the next is seamless. 4. Maximum program flexibility. If you need to pause or change your program, it is super easy to do that. The staff is very quick to work with you to get changes made, and most of the tools to change are online. I typically take 2 to 3 classes per year because I prefer to have my employer pay 100% for the classes, and despite that, I can continue my program year over year without fuss. 5. Access to materials post class is great. When I purchased my "books" they were all issued in PDF in the early years. I have for the most part been able to access those texts for years afterwards without any issue when I wanted to go back to refresh on something. What has changed over the years? 1. When I started, the teaming approach was stressed much higher than it is today. Mostly from what I can see, it is because students whined so much about having to work as a team, that the school was forced to stop pushing it. 2. Sadly, the teaming stuff is what made much of this a powerful thing. When you have to work as a team to get a good grade, you HAVE to learn to work well with others. In the working world, it is pretty much the same. You either figure out how to work well with others, or your job stinks. Your bonus is typically a result of you and a bunch of people working as a team. If you don't learn that somewhere, you will learn it at work, with no previous experience or practice. That means lost income, and potentially lost jobs along the way. I do hope they bring the teaming stuff back, and actually make it a major selling point as to why they are unique in the higher educational system. Anyway, if you read this far, I hope this helped. Good luck with your self development and education!