Has anyone taken classes or known anyone who was taken classes through University of Phoenix. Thinking of doing some online classes, but I just don't know if I trust these "online" schools. Are they for real? Any advice would be helpful! Thanks mamas!
Hi C.,
Its great that you want to go back to school. My Husband just graduated from UOP and he really enjoyed the experience. It was challenging at times because of conflicting schedules of his online team (they are from all over so you struggle with different time zones) but all in all it was a positive experience from a legit on line college. Hope this helps! - M.
My husband got his Masters degree through Univ. of Phoenix...it's legit!
C.,
I have taken a few classes from UOP online that I needed to transfer to a program at my "land-based" college. UOP is an accredited institution and that makes it legit. I had moved away from my university and needed to take a few online to transfer to get my Master's degree so I didn't have to drive a long distance. There are many online colleges that are not accredited so you do have to be careful, but Phoenix is accredited.
This link may help: http://www.back2college.com/library/accreditfaq.htm
All colleges that are accredited in the United States are doen so by one of six regional accreditation agencies. A college's website should tell who accredits them. It's not to say that any class or program from a non-accreditated place isn't helpful; however, if you are pursuing a degree for a certain career or taking a class for transfer, many employers or other colleges require it be from an accredited place.
Also, I have found that my online classes are just as much work (if not more!) than a traditional face-to-face classroom format because it requires a lot of self-discipline to devote the necessary time. Some people have a hard time not having the personal interaction, but most classes have discussion boards where you get to "know' the other students. I absolutely love the convenience, though!
Best of luck to you!
My cousin is just finishing her Masters degree in Psychology from there. She researched lots of other on line colleges and thought this one to be the best. She loved it! I just got an email from her yesterday regarding it...she has been very happy with the support staff and the whole program. Good luck to you!
When looking at colleges (online or brick and mortar) you want to make sure they are regionally accreditated. This is the highest level of accreditation a school can achieve(yes - higher than national). UofP is regionally accredited as are several legit online schools. I worked for several Online Universities for 5 years. The last time I checked into UofP you are required to log into your school work several times a week. Will this work for you every week? If you do not log in, your grade is negatively impacted. Also, how do learn? Is it through reading? seeing? talking to others? I believe UopP sends you presentations that you need to read. Will this work for you? Other schoosl do multi media presentations where you are watching a presentation and hearing someone speak about the slides and information you are seeing. Please do not let group presentations stop you from pursuing online schools. You will run into group projects in your personal, professional and school life. It is part of life and sometimes you have good groups and sometimes you don't.
Like I said - I worked for a University system for 5 years. If you have additional questions, please let me know. UofP is a good school if it fits your lifestyle and educational/career goals. There are several schools out there....good luck finding the right one.
My son is just finishing up his classes on line also, and very pleased with the whole process. This is not an easy alternative to attending class, as there's alot of work involved and time. I'm thinking of getting my Masters on line also, as its the convenience of staying at home.
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Hi C. - My sister-in-law lives in Phoenix, AZ and works for the University of Phoenix...they have a campus in Phoenix. Like the others said, it is accredited and a legit university! Good luck!
Be careful and be sure YOU want to do what you choose. UOP is not in this to be helpful to you. They are in it for the money. I'm not saying that they're not worth it but search on Yahoo for reviews. There are many stories of bad experiences. They're great if you don't have a problem or need guidance. I was looking for guidance. I got signed up for classes I found I didn't have the time to take. The gentleman who I HAD to speak with to get out of this ordeal was rude, condescending and insulting for 30 minutes before agreeing to let me off the hook & I hadn't even started the classes. I'm not saying don't do it. I'm saying be sure of your choices.
Good luck to you!!!!
My husband graduated from UofP. It's totally legit. When he started, he already had his associate's degree. So to get his bachelor's it took him about two years, nonstop. It was hard, some professors can be demanding, but it was the only way he could go to school. You have to be disciplined to do your work and do things when you say you are. Most classes have group assignments and my husband was constantly telling me about people not turning in their work be the deadline and that made it so much harder. Good Luck to you!
