Ashworth College : Early Childhood Education Reviews

Psychology Degree (Associates)

By: kaligrl (In Progress) on December 5, 2010

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I am currently enrolled in the psychology degree program. I'm satisfied with tuition cost and course curriculum. But I take issue with some of the course material. For instance, the information in the text book for the "Introduction to Psychology" course, is not consistent with the information on the test. Granted, there are times when you have to reason your way thru a test question.  But it seems that the text book, and test questions and answers are out of sync. This was also the case with another course. I was proactive and challenged several answers that I believed were correct, but were scored as incorrect. But I have not received a reply yet.

It does seem like you are on your own, teachers are not readily available to communicate with (via email or online blackboard). Since teachers are not available, it is impossible to obtain clarification questions for when there are inconsistencies between the text and test.  Their support could use some improvement. 

However, their customer service reps will do their best to answer questions. I have always talked with courteous customer service reps; when they didn't have the answer they placed me on hold to obtain it. 

After I finish this semester (1st one), I will most likely transfer to another college that better suites my needs. If I do not complete the entire semester, I'll end up paying for it anyway (or they will charge a cancellation fee).  Wish I had paid more attention to their cancellation fee policy...I found out the hard way, like another student. I wanted to move on before taking the "intro to Psych" course but felt stuck. lesson Learned!!

false information

By: billnstacey (In Progress) on September 23, 2010

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The anonymous person who stated that you cannot work in the Public sector of early childhood in Florida has FALSE infromation. The Palm Beach County School District accepts degrees that are recognized by the US Department of Education. YOu can also look on line at the teacher credential program and it states the same.

Credits not accepted by employer

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 7, 2010

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I am an assistant pre school teacher in New Hampshire, and needed 9 credits to become an associate teacher, and 18 credits to become a lead teacher. Ashworth seemed the answer as I work full time and felt it would be easier than attending the local community college.

I realised that as Ashworth is NATIONALLY accredited and not REGIONALLY accredited for this course, so I would probably never be able to transfer the credits to another college. But I thought, I just need these credits for my promotion. So I handed over my money and got to work.

I completed the first 6 credits and then one day my director said to me 'Your couse is REGIONALLY accredited, isn't it?' NOPE. Well, it turns out that the New Hampshire education department WILL NOT ACCEPT NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES. I spoke to the man who inspects the day cares and pre schools in our area and he confirmed it. He said that they have this problem all the time. People take these NATIONALLY accredited online courses, not realising that they will not be accepted by the state education department. He told me to go to my local community college. In New Hampshire you can take 3 credits per semester in early childhood education, free (worth $600)if you work in a state registered center. Maybe your state has something similar?

If you want to learn as a hobby, then this college is great. If you need the credits for your work, you may as well present your employer with a diploma written on toilet paper. THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT ACCEPT THEM.

These people will tell you anything to get you to sign up. They told me FOUR times that their early childhood education course would be accepted by the education department. At the New Hampshire state level (which is what counts) THEY ARE NOT. Stupid me for being so trusting. I didn't expect to be repeatedly told such bare faced lies.

The debate about whether or not they will transfer is a red herring. What matters is that they are not accepted by many employers.

Check Ashworth out on the Better Business Bureau site. As I type they have a D+. 

If you have already signed up and try to cancel, they will tell you that you have to pay a cancellation fee or (as in my case) kept calling me to demand that I pay $900 for the rest of the course. Kick up a fuss and refuse. They will back down and put your account to 0.00. Get them to email that to you and send you a hard copy. If you have nothing in writing from these people, then it didn't happen. They know every trick in the book.

I suspect that the good reviews are written either by company employees, or those who have not yet tried to use their Ashworth credits out in the real world.

Don't Attend If.....

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on October 23, 2009

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Do not attend this school if you want to transfer "credits' later on. I tried 6 colleges/universities and I was unable to transfer...SAVE YOUR TOME AND MONEY AND GO TO AN ACTUAL SCHOOL. REMEMBER IF A PAYMENT OPTION IS NOT THERE FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING LIKE PELL GRANDS OR LOANS DO NOT ATTEND THAT SCHOOL. NO GOV FUNDING MEANS FAKE CREDITS.

Awesome college

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 7, 2009

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I was reading many of the other comments on Ashworth College, and I am different than most. 
I was impressed, when I first started, at their prices. Their prices are low, compared to many other schools. I have seen schools with over 14,000 a quarter, and my program will end up costing a little over 4,000 for an Associates. 
Also, they sent my materials quickly. I get my books before my current class is even done, and they have never forgotten anything at all. 
They respond to my emails usually within the first day I send them, and they always assure me to talk with them whenever I have a problem. 
I am impresed with their materials. All updated, revisied, etc, with in the last couple years, and the book publishers are good institutions. 
I have learned hoardes of informations from them, and they give those who may not have lots of time to study plenty of time. They give you 4 years to complete an Associates. Plenty of time! This program works well for me, a student with lots of other stuff going on in my life. 
I am enjoying Ashworth completely. But if you need someone, a teacher and a class, to keep you motivated in studying, then you probably should not do homestudy. 
I think Ashworth is a great college, 5 stars on their every service and materials!

Accociate of Science

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on November 19, 2007

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I have two children and work full-time so it was very difficult for me to get to classes after working a full day.  Ashworth College allowed me to obtain my associate's degree without interferring with my work-life balance.  If you are dedicated and a self-learner with ambition, you will be able to achieve your goals.  The financing was great and the feeling of joy that overcame me when I receive the actual degree certificate was overwhelming.  I am now obtaining my Bachelor's degree through Ashworth.

Satisfied Student

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on September 14, 2007

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I recently completed my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education with Ashworth College. Overall I really liked the college. The online exams were great! I recieved my grades the minute I submitted my test. (No waiting and waiting forever for results!) And the tuition and payments are GREAT!!!!!! The only problem with the college is there is really no teacher that helps and guides you through the program. This college is for people who like to "do it on your own!" Also, if you go to Ashworth I would suggest that you stay on top of student services to make sure that shipments are sent... I waited 2 months one time for a semester Exam. After that I would call and remind them that things needed to be shipped and I didn't have anymore problems! (I know that isn't the student's job... but it could be worse!) I learned a lot through the college, and I was able to transfer 53 of my credits to the college that I am going to now(Ashford University)!! I would recommend Ashworth College to friends and family. (Oh, I would like to mention that you get a LOVELY class ring when you graduate from Ashworth!!

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