Liberty University Online Reviews
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on line psychology(Associate program)
School not recommended by
joan
on
December 16, 2008
9/13 people found this review helpful
I applied and was accepted in June 2008 for the spring semester which would be starting January 2009. In December 2008 I contacted a new enrollment specialist for assistance in doing the final step to complete my registration. I was put on hold(phone) for 4-8 mins several times by two different specialist who had to contact the financial aid dept again and again about my award(which by the way I was awarded enough to cover my expenses for the online course);one specialist asked if I intended to get any loans("no" I replied," that's why I applied for financial aid").
To make very long story short, I finally was assisted by two very thoughtful and emphathetic specialists but by this time I was so disappointed , discouraged and frustrated and getting second thoughts about Liberty that I decided to cancel my enrollment and try other options. Its online program has thousand of enrollments and they take pride in saying that though the stats are impressive,I'm concerned that maybe I wouldn't get the help or attention from the instructors needed, those specialists that weren't so helpful really caused me to reconsider. Thanks again to the two that were helpful.
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School recommended by
anonymous
on
November 25, 2008
14/16 people found this review helpful
As someone without a religious background, I was worried about taking classes at Liberty.. but they were local and offered a great DLP program so I applied. The DLP program is exceptional and I am finding it to be quite intellectually challanging. As a psychology major I have found the classes and texts used in DLP to be secular and science-based... there are some papers that are asked for from a christian perspective, but the learning (in DLP) leans more toward secular flavor, and the texts are strictly secular (Psychology 8ed and The Developing Person Through the Lifespan, 6ed both by Worth Publishers). There are some religious based classes that are required.. but I found them to be interesting and in depth and informative... The professors are prompt and very helpful in their replies.. the DLP format is easy and efficient.. I have found the classes to be very challanging, and they are more apt to require critical thinking over memorization. As a DLP student I recommend LU DLP to anyone regardless of whether they are Christian or not.. Cost is low. $250 a credit hour and I have been given all the financial aid that I needed. The DLP classes are intensive as they are in a 8 week format, and self discipline.
Psychology
School recommended by
Cindy
on
November 25, 2008
14/17 people found this review helpful
Liberty University is a school that has a lot going for it, yet its teachers and administration seem to think it is the end-all, “world's most exciting universityâ€, which is just not true. It's a decent school, good Psychology program with good teachers. Seriously consider before you go to LU whether or not there is a better option for you. I personally wish I had looked at other options first, myself- however I would not change my decision to attend Liberty.
Christian environment
School recommended by
anonymous
on
May 28, 2008
15/29 people found this review helpful
LU first and foremost just to clarify and be real about the situation is a private and very conservative institution that prides itself around a Christian environment.
This school has morals which means your not going to catch any parties with heavy drinking going on around campus which can be a good thing for those looking for a clean, secure, and serene campus life. This can be a hassle for those that see fun as drinking intensively, partying hard, and etc. There are rules such as a dress code (which honestly is changing like everyday because I've wore sweat pants, tshirts, and everything to class), curfew(which is like 12:30 or 1:00....sounds bad but considering your in Virginia the only thing open at this time is a walmart and a Sheetz), and other minor rules.
As far as academics is concerned this school accepts pretty much anyone from high school with a decent GPA and SAT score which means this is no Harvard but at the same time I have met many people that have chose this university over schools like Virginia Tech and George Mason just to name a few. The school still manages to rank nationally in many areas of academics even though they have a very high acceptance rank.
My experience at LU has been a one of personal growth. This school has helped me grow tremendously mentally and spiritually. I have met some of the greatest friends I could ever ask for my first year. When I look back on how the faculty and institution has helped me to this point, I feel special as a student. Yes, there are negatives at this school but the good definitely outweighs the bad. Reality is no school is perfect, a school cant possibly please every person on the planet.
But if you are looking for a institution that truly cares about you as a student, provides great memories, a diverse student body, and a place where you can truly grow as a person spiritually and mentally then this is the place for you.
Liberty University Psychology
School recommended by
Darolyn
on
May 16, 2008
10/13 people found this review helpful
The online learning wasn't available and courses were taught using VHS tapes and all exams were proctored. The video's were sent via US mail and I was required to ship them back at the end of the course. Each course had a syllabus, books, study material, and lessons to be completed. The video course ran from 45 minutes to two hours. Professors could be reached via telephone and were available during a specific time and/or would contact you if you left a message. I felt the overall experience was excellent and I was able to use some of what I learned to obtain a position at a counseling center.
