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accreditation

Nursing
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on December 10, 2011

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American Sentinel is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),The U.S. Department of Education as a national recognized accrediting agency and The Accrediting Commission of Distance Education (DETC).Registered Nurses are already licensed. This degree will allow them to move forward in their career.This online University in no way "gives" you a degree.I spend at least eight to ten hours a week on research and papers.

Excellent MS Program

Computer Science
Reviewer: vicromanlaw (Graduate) on September 26, 2011

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I completed my Master's degree in Computer Science in 2010.  It was a very stimulating and rewarding experience for me.  I needed the additional knowledge to help my career as a Patent Attorney.  I had previously earned my BS in Computational Math from a private college in the Midwest, and I had nearly 20 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer. I went on to earn my JD.  The school was more than adequate for my needs.

About accreditation, the process to become regionally accredited takes a long time.  No surprise that very legitimate online schools haven't obtained the honor yet.  ASU is nationally accredited by the DETC.  I found this to be adequate for my needs.

What you know is more important than where you learned it.

lacks regional and/or national accreditation for MSN program

Computer Science
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on August 21, 2011

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Part way through the MSN and have been informed by employer they will not acknowledge the MSN degree because the university does not have regional or national accreditation !   Make sure your employer or potential employers accept this universities degree!

I regret getting a ASU CS degree

Computer Science
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on May 21, 2011

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My degree from ASU is worthless.  I can't get into any regionally accredited MBA school, aside from crappy online institutions like UOP and Capella.  I called every single AACSB university only to be told Sorry.  Do not go to this school...yes it's cheap (affordable) and convenient but totally worthless.  But at least I can say I completed my bachelor's...congratulations idiot.

Vanderbilt should be proud of its online-experiment...

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on January 23, 2011

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ASU is not for the undisciplined or unmotivated. However, the school does allow for maximum flexibility for working adults to complete their assignments and coursework at a reasonable pace. The tuition costs are very competitive with similar colleges. It is accurate to say that some professors there are clearly better than others at the online interactive environment format when it comes to overall helpfulness or their responsiveness to students. But, this is not unusual; I had very similar experiences at Strayer University, too. ASU could also benefit from continuing to move beyond the asynchronous format for some programs and course selection to help further enhance and expand collaborative learning principles.

Need to Be Sel-Motivated

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on December 10, 2010

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It took me some good time to finish my degree. Did this school add value? definitely yes. This school requires you -the student - to be 100% committed and self-moivated, so I can understand why some people may give this school poor reviews. Irrespective, and overall, I think that ASU is a good place to study at.

Don't bother

Computer Science
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on September 20, 2010

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The university was great at first. As a military memeber, they provided the books for "free" with tuition. I initially found the online university somewhat pleasing. Over time it become obvious, this is just a step above paying for a degree. One class I took, the teacher didn't even bother looking over anything. I knew I had errors in some of my questions answers but still recieved a 100%. Other times I knew my answer was correct but missed some points based on technicalities in a difference of opinions on how the question should have been answered. I recently will be leaving this college after taking multiple classes with them due to not only average at best online environments, but have ran into multiple professors that won't help that much. The most recent case, the professor wouldn't even take a call from me (claiming they didn't have a phone and that since they were adjunt... they weren't required to call me). Disappointed to say the least.

Anon

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on May 18, 2010

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Best for the independent learner type who read their textbook at home in high school and wished they didn't have to waste time in class.

American Sentinel University MIS program

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on April 22, 2010

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I completed my Bachelor's degree in MIS over a year ago, and I am now enrolled at ASU for my MS in Information Systems.  As another reviewer wrote, if you are not self-motivated, you will not obtain your degree in this college.  3-credit classes are 8 weeks long, the 4-credit programming language classes are 12 weeks long.  You read the book, complete assignments and finish a final.  There are no videos of professors to watch (a big selling point for me).  I can complete the work on my schedule.  I had zero issues with the professors and staff.  If you're military or retired, the tuition is inexpensive and your books are free (yes, FREE!) for undergraduate programs.  Highly recommended.

Excellent Computer Science Masters program

Computer Science
Reviewer: vromansf (Graduate) on April 5, 2010

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This is an excellent school to earn a Masters degree in Computer Science and it exceeded my expectations.  I am studying to become a patent attorney and it was critical for me to earn my degree at a school that I felt was challenging and legitimate.  It's nationally accredited and incrementally making changes to become regionally accredited as well.  Regional accreditation is inevitable since I can't imagine a better place to earn a Masters degree.  I had been a software engineer for over 17 years when I applied and flexibility was very important since I had to work.  Each class was stimulating.  Every professor was very knowledgable in the subject matter and many of the course textbooks were the same books being used for the graduate classes at Stanford University.  Nearly every textbook was a leading book on the subject.  The programming assignments were challenging.  The professors worked hard to encourage creativity and novel approaches to the homework problems.  Excellent program.  The professors were always available and helpful.  Technical support readily available and the school staff treated me as though I was party of a family.  The degree has boosted my career and enhanced my knowledge in the field.  I would highly recommend this school.

BSCS degree

Computer Science
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on December 24, 2009

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Received a BSCS over the course of 3 years, basically like independent graduate study work you'd have to do at a major university.  If you are not self-motivated and able to work through problems and tasks on your own with some or indirect help from teachers (they will not give you the answers only point you in the right direction), then online education and ASU isn't for you.  ASU is much harder then going to a brick and mortar university (I started my degree at large one).  With my degree I landed a well paying job working for the govt. and in the aerospace industry side of it.

Don't waste your money like I did.

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on November 12, 2009

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I attended American Sentinel for 9 months at the Master's leve. I found the school to be not well organized.  Some instructors are good and some are horrible and I have doubt that they are qualified. 
The academic advisors are definitely not qualified and may not even have any degree.  How can someone like that advise a Master's degree student?

Poorly run school

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on September 23, 2009

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This school is such a disappointment. The majority of the teachers don't care about teaching their students as much as just giving out grades. Courses are offered, but not ready for students. I paid for one degree path and the teacher just stopped replying. After talking to the CEO of the school, who promised to help me....nothing happened. The degree path was put on hold and my money was returned after numerous phone calls and emails. Degrees and official transcripts are not delivered in a timely fashion. It almost takes an act of congress to get support from the school when it is needed. This school is an IT school that uses the excuse, "we are currently upgrading our records" so I haven't received my transcripts for over 5 months. Really it takes 5 months for a database upgrade?? My recommendation would be to choose a different school, one that will support its students.

Great, affordable program

Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on March 25, 2009

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I completed the Bachelors in Information Systems over the course of 6 years. The courses were relevant, thorough, and challenging. You have to be able to learn on your own from a book. I rarely asked for help from my professors, but when I did they were helpful. They have one of the more affordable tuition rates out there. Also, they do a commendable job of consistently improving the course delivery and services technologies.

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Information Systems
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on November 10, 2008

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Overall the cost of tuition is too high compared to other schools.  My experience has been OK, but the staff has not been that great.

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