Walden University Reviews
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this is just a joke
School not recommended by
ikkin hagan
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October 05, 2009
7/9 people found this review helpful
I am never impressed with tuition and it is typical for that since they are private online schools, but the ability to meet these deadlines as well as working full time and having a family is crucial. I am not impressed with the administration as far as the staffing ratio at Walden because my Academic Counselor finds it hard to have much time for me since he is so booked up with students. I think Walden needs to back off the profit situation and try to build up some staff first. I would much prefer to have my own finance advisor assigned to me, but they utilize all advisors in the department for everyone. However, the administration is not my concern as much as it is my learning experience.
I have been done with the Walden program for two months now, and of course I still can't get anyone to respond to me and tell me if they are even working on processing/issuing my degree. Also, I still haven't received my Financial Aid award (Pell Grant and Stafford Loan) from 4 months ago. In fact, I was actually told today that I will not receive it, because the school didn't process it on time and there is nothing I can do about it. Apparently the Financial Aid has to be processed during the term it is to be awarded for (although I submitted it two weeks prior to the term's end date, apparently it takes three months to process like everything else at Walden).
Learn More about Walden UniversityPublic Administration
School recommended by
Nick Sanders
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December 14, 2008
18/19 people found this review helpful
I went to Yale as an Undergraduate and completed a PhD at Walden University in Public Policy and Administration. I found that I had to work very hard at this degree and the paper at the end was well worth that work. Walden is growing as a worthwhile school. Not sure about their other programs but the Public Administration program is highly regarded.
M. Sc. with a focus on Integrating Technololy in the Classroom
School recommended by
Leila
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December 13, 2008
10/12 people found this review helpful
The coursework included posting a discussion on a topic that was provided, responding to at least two posts, taking an online quiz and writing a paper each week. In one of the courses we had an online collaborative project, which was fun. Everyone in the group pulled their weight! Online tools we used included mostly the Internet resources, blackboard and e college. Given the nature of my interpersonal skills, I had wonderful collaboration with all the members in my cohort group and also all my professors. They were dynamic! My overall experience was fun, exciting, rich, rewarding, entertaining and enthralling! I was able to practice what I learn in each course directly in the classroom. I recommended the course to two of my colleagues in NYC public schools and they went for it!
AA Psychology
School recommended by
anonymous
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July 17, 2008
4/6 people found this review helpful
I completed all of my psychology classes online, and I thoroughly enjoyed almost all of them. The coursework was informative, and I learned a great deal, but I only had to write fairly short papers and online posts. Courses were presented through Etudes;some professors provided links to outside online sources to fill in any gaps the texts might leave. Most of the courses required classmate interaction, and I actually "knew" my classmates' minds better at times than I might have in a regular classroom. Most of the professors were quick to answer emails; only one professor didn't respond to online posts, and unfortunately learning in that particular class became "learning by consensus" rather than guided learning.
Walden University online B.S. in Psychology
School recommended by
Laly
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July 16, 2008
21/33 people found this review helpful
Walden University has the best of everything out there. Before ending up here I took classes through Devry Online and the University of Phoenix online and I was not satisfied with what I got.
The coursework that we got at Walden was very challenging and it was very informative. I feel that I never got assignments from which I didn't take something with me for future reference. I got to keep a lot of the materials that we used and it was just awesome to have all the information that I'll need to pursue my career as a psychologist. The online tools we used were forums, videos, audio files, and a lot of Microsoft Word and PowerPoints also.
My classmates and professors were great. We all met each other at least twice for discussion in the chat room for our class and we got to know each other very well. The discussions helped a lot of us develop our thoughts and our minds. The overall experience was one I won't trade for nothing. Walden is great!
Public Health (MPH)
School recommended by
Cheryl
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July 15, 2008
3/6 people found this review helpful
Walden University's MPH program is a great program for anyone who is serious about public health. The courses are set up to deliver the knowledge and background necessary for today's professional. The staff is very knowledgeable and really make the student feel as if he or she is a vital part of the class/program. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience as a student at Walden.
Worth it over time
School not recommended by
Jared
on
July 14, 2008
104/156 people found this review helpful
Please don't waste your time or money. I attended this so called college a few years back and it was horrible. The staff was unprofessional and didn't seem to know much of anything. Anyone can attend because their biggest concern is recruiting people. Once you get signed up they help you destroy your credit by applying for all these loans. The school is way over priced and you are left with just a bill after its all said and done. I regret the day i stepped foot in that place.
Loving Every Minute-EdD Educational Administrator(Teaching and Learning)
School recommended by
Denise Marie Johnson-Jackson
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July 12, 2008
5/13 people found this review helpful
I love every minute of being a student at Walden. I love that Walden has a program that is really gear towards true leadership practices (hands on). Also, the professors are just like me-"A Down Home Educator"
M.S. Degree Program in Clinical Research
School recommended by
Amanda
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July 11, 2008
7/10 people found this review helpful
Walden University offers a M.S. Degree Program in Clinical Research Administration online which worked with my schedule. I found the program to provide an interesting curriculum considering it was an online program. Coursework included clinical research, data management and epidemiology to name a few. The ethical and legal issues covered in one class provided an interesting overview of those issues. However, I would have enjoyed spending a little more time in practicum, since that provided the real world practice that brought everything together for me. Making the most of the practicum is important to make the most of the experience. Online learning can be challenging and rewarding. The fact that I had so much flexibility in my participation I felt I was creating my own learning experience. However, it did require a certain level of discipline that I was not used to and it can take some adjustment. Finding a way to balance is important when trying to adjust to an online learning environment.
School of Management B.S. in Business Administration
School recommended by
Liz
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May 19, 2008
16/23 people found this review helpful
My online learning experience was great. I needed a manageable course load and a good pace to balance with my family life and work schedule. The classes were moderately difficult but I still got pretty good grades b/c I studied and was interested in the subjects. I took advantage of all of the tools that were offered - from the chance to chat with other students and the teacher to the materials that were provided to supplement the assignments, and the interactions with everyone were good and valuable for me and my education. As I said, the overall experience was very positive and I am so happy that I made the decision to go back and get my degree in this way. It was definitely worth the cost and effort.
