Chadwick University
Established: 1989
Accreditation: Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education
For-Profit: Unknown
Country: USA
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hard work
November 17, 2009
I completed an MBA in 1995. I did not receive any credit for life experiences. In order to pass I had to study long hours for almost 3 years, so I'm puzzled about some of the allegations that Chadwick was a "diploma mill." I didn't get that impression at all, ...
Worked Harder Than Traditional
June 2, 2009
I am simply disgusted that the school I put my efforts and money into is being called a diploma mill and deemed useless. I graduated in 2001 when they didn't even ask about experience and based entrance and graduation on classes passed. The coursework was current and took more effort ...
Excellent Institution
May 11, 2009
I graduated in 2000 after inttensive course work. I rememebered spending most of my lunch periods at work to complete my assignments and/or my test. Chadwick University was one of the pioneers of distance learning, they just were not as expensive as many others. As a matter of fact I ...
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Comments:
AT January 25, 2007 at 5:08 a.m.
Unaccredited. Avoid.
FP January 30, 2007 at 9:27 p.m.
AT did you check with the state of Alabama before you decided Chadwick is unaccredited, don't think you did...I did and like it says above - Accrediation: Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education
AT January 31, 2007 at 3:17 a.m.
They are not an accrediting agency.
Fred Stickney February 20, 2007 at 4:42 p.m.
The school is a very good option to going back sitting in classes for a working person. The course work material is very good and challenging. The school is accredited by Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. So far, it has been an excellent choice for my personal and professional growth.
RLM March 2, 2007 at 4:21 p.m.
Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education is not an accrediting agency and is one of the most lax licensing agencies in the nation. So, being licensed by Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education means nothing one way or another.
Skipper March 25, 2007 at 1:13 a.m.
If you are looking for a Harvard eductation, then apply and hope to get in. If you are satisfied with an on-line, external degree program, then accept something such as this. It depends entirely on what you want to do with the education.
Life-learner April 16, 2007 at 1:18 a.m.
The application of any education is the key to success... Knowledge gained through accountable methods, milestones and persistence are irreversible. It matters most how you use it, not where it came from...
AB May 15, 2007 at 4:06 a.m.
Well good night Agnes if it came from here. Unaccredited degrees are ILLEGAL in 9 states and counting.
distance learner May 17, 2007 at 5:59 p.m.
Chadwick: I got great value from my degree. I learned much about sustainable production methods, the environment, poverty, over population and so forth. What I did NOT get was school violence, drunken students vomiting in the hallways, incompetent instructors, reports of rape on campus, and an over emphasis of sports and the admission of academically deficient athletic students into college. At 60 years old and working 50 hours a week, I didn't need any of that.
AB May 22, 2007 at 3:38 a.m.
Repeat..... unaccredited. ...avoid. Avoid any distance learning "college" that is not regionally or DETC accredited or meets GAAP standards. Such degrees are illegal in 9 states and counting.
Don May 31, 2007 at 11:20 p.m.
There is no such thing as an illegal degree. Silly nonsense....
beast May 31, 2007 at 11:37 p.m.
Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education
This accreidation will get you laughed out of any job interview, save fast food.
Disheartened in Florida July 3, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Interesting that Chadwick has not been accepting new applications for over two years now. It appears that the school has been closed down??
I wasted $5,000 (prepaid) to complete my degree through Chadwick. The accounting program was so poorly written, managed etc. that shortly after I enrolled Chadwick discontinued the program. They told me I could continue sending in my accounting coursework and an instructor would review and grade it. I checked with FAU about working toward a master's in Taxation after finishing my Chadwick coursework and I was informed that they will NOT recognize or accept a degree from Chadwick for admittance to the Master's program.
I have since been researching other online programs from accredited universities. Each program is far superior to Chadwick's - at a greater cost yes, but at least you get something of value.
Sadly, in the case of Chadwick, I could have gone to a local university bookstore, purchased some books and read them cover to cover with pretty much the same results as I got from Chadwick - all at a much lower cost!!!!
It surprises me that in this day and age, Chadwick's program is 100% correspondence with no online interaction, support etc. Other universities offer student-instructor interaction, group discussions of coursework, exams, quizes, assignment reviews etc. - all online.
Chadwick is a perfect example that cheapest is not necessarily best.
key July 16, 2007 at 8:15 p.m.
As an adult learner and single mom in 1998, I decided to pursue my bachelor's online. I did not know much about accredidation of colleges...wasn't sure what that meant. I completed 2 years in Chadwick only to be told that my program of study had been discontinued. I switched to another program, paid $200 admin fee and continued again. Chadwick must have had a hard time keeping adjuncts as I was constantly being told to send my paperwork in to someone new. I decided to transfer my coursework to pursue a similar degree at Ottawa. They recognized NONE of the classes I took nor the university at all. I finished my BS in 1 year and then went on for my master's at Grand Canyon...all online. All the money,classes, and time spent on this supposed degree were wasted. Having been at Grand Canyon, I see now what online coursework really is! Don't waste your TIME or MONEY at Chadwick!!!!!!!!!!!!
The real truth October 31, 2007 at 9:47 p.m.
Saddest thing is hearing people berate programs that may not be for them. I have degree's from Cal state, A local state college and Chadwick university. I have worked in all levels of state goverment as well as the private sector.
I scored the highest in the state of California on the state cnsus test as well as postal exam.
I was one of the first graduates from Chadwick. I spoke with my professor and recieved help in obtaining a BS from Chadwick. I am very proud of my degree and proud of the education I recieved from Chadwick.
I do see there has been a change to only show licensing from the state of Alabama Post secondary Education.
Sad though that some of you have nothing better to do then tear down. I read the two comments from the successful mothers. Congrats to them.
I will look into there allegations. But for now Chadwick has been a beaming school that I am proud to have graduated from.
Cindy November 17, 2007 at 10:15 p.m.
I have tried repeatedly to contact Chadwick via phone and email to try to finish up my degree and just get a transcript. My calls have not been answered, nor have my emails.
I would NOT recommend this college at this point.
Scott November 26, 2007 at 5:33 a.m.
I too am a "graduate" of Chadwick University and No, despite what everyone else is saying on this blog it is NOT an accrediated institution. Yes, they may be LICENSED in Alabama but I dare you to go to the Alabama Dept of Postsecondary Education website and try to find them listed (I 'll save you time, they are not). there is a major difference between licensed and accrediated and you owe it to yourself to find out what it is! After I learned of their non- accrediation and was hired as the Security Director of a hospital I felt that I was a total fraud and immediately enrolled in a traditional program at the University of Georgia. After getting a "real" degree from a state institution I feel that although Chadwick severely lacked substance (what am I saying, what substance?) in their core courses (Science, Math, English etc...) their Criminal Justice program was almost as good as the program at UGA. Most of what I learned at Chadwick applied directly to this program and I breezed through my course work and never dropped below a 3.3 GPA. Did I waste $5,000 for a Chadwick degree? Depends on how you look at it. Yeah, the school is non-accrediated, but I was able to apply for the HOPE Grant which basically gave me a free ride at any state college in Georgia (Since Georgia does not recognize unaccrediated institutions, my Chadwick degree thankfully did not count which would had prevented me from getting this Grant). The coursework was very similar, and since I had an A.A. from a "real" college, I simply skimmed through the UGA coursework and relied on what I learned from the Chadwick program. I look at the $5000.00 price as an investment in a $30,000 education. I probably would not have had the GPA I had at UGA and may had lost my grant if I had not been able to sit down and study my Chadwick material and learn it before I actually went to UGA. I turned an embarassement into a opportunity and now could get a job pretty much anywhere I wanted. But I must say that everything all started with Chadwick, both good and bad. By the way, the HR Director where I work has a B.S. Degree from Kennedy Western University (a so-called diploma mill) proudly displayed on the wall in her office. I keep this fact in my back pocket just in case I need a favor or two in the future.
Scott November 26, 2007 at 11:33 a.m.
I stand corrected. They are listed on the Alabama Dept of Postsecondary Education website under private schools. It has been a while since I checked out the website. Read the disclaimer at the top of the private school webpage if you are inclined.
Spud December 25, 2007 at 8:08 p.m.
What was the final decision in choosing Chadwick's Environnmental Graduate Program in 1997? I spoke with the University Idaho 's Environmental Engineering Dept Adivsor. His words; stay employed find a good on line educational program. (I did after much searching, Chadwick provided that for me ). My son attended Norhtwestern University in Chicago,ILL. What did that cost you might ask, to get his MBA @$100,000 for two a two year education. How long did it take to land a job, It took him three years to land a well paying job ( not the $80-100,000 as touted by most ivy league univesity's )
My graduate degree was and is fully accredited now and at the time of award. In interviews my education has played a vital part in securing the interivew when completing on a national scale ( not htre years or two years ) Chadwicks program gave me an edge then and now. The ivy university that my son attended didn't even offer classes in business ethics or environmentla ethics? Chadwick demanded it in their cirriculum. I have attended the traditonal college class room's for four years and find that most professor's do not encourage freedom of thought, only their's. Cheating is at an all time high, work ethics are not stressed, only how to work the system, creative is not encouraged TAUGHT, cultural enrichness is literally non-existent. Without any of these how can one expect to compete globally, you can't, thats why the USA is slididng down the slippery slope to a third world rating. An education begins beyond the walls of class rooms. Chadwick stressed performance, honesty , and encouraged freedom of thought mixed with creativeness.
Learner January 10, 2008 at 3:11 p.m.
Chadwicks Business program is awesome, very challenging and educational.
Johannes February 3, 2008 at 4 a.m.
Chadwick (according to the University web site) isn't accepting any new applicatons. Actually they haven't been accepting applications for about three or more years now. Why do you suppose they're not accepting applications?
felix chan February 15, 2008 at 11:34 p.m.
I got BSc(Hons.) in BA in 1992 after taking seven months' study. It matters how you think of the programme. Honestly speaking, not all courses of Harvard are accredited. If you can afford, it is better to take the programme than never. Accredited unniversities do not mean that all courses are accredited. If I am wrong, please remind me.
Still Searching February 17, 2008 at 12:50 p.m.
I looked into Chadwick a few years ago, but something didn't seem right. I went back a year or so later and could not find them anymore. Glad I went with that 'gut' feeling.
Ron February 20, 2008 at 8:23 p.m.
I too am a Chadwick Graduate and I have since enrolled in a program offered by Ashford University (a fully accredited university in Clinton Iowa). I have been trying to get a copy of my Chadwick transcript as I plan to attend Liberty University in the spring (a Master's program). Chadwick has been unresponsive regarding forwarding my transcripts as requested. While I have reaped benefits from my Chadwick experience, I am sad to say that post graduate support is lacking.
Bill March 2, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.
I had no problem getting a copy of my transcript. I also discovered while they are only licensed with the State Education Department that some "fully accredited" institutions have no problem with transferring Chadwick credits. I guess it has something to do with taking your money.
tic tac March 21, 2008 at 2:44 a.m.
The reason Chadwick is not accepting applications, answering phone calls, or passing out transcripts is because it was found out to be a diploma mill. The listed address for Chadwick goes to Magnolia Corporate Services where the founder Lloyd Clayton has his number. Clayton also started a phony Natural Health school that has bogus accreditation from "the American Association of Drugless Practitioners." All this is located here...
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20...
I feel sorry for all of you that fell victim to this diploma mill but you really should check accreditation first. Make sure the school is regionally accredited and it is best you find a professional accreditation for your major too.
GT March 22, 2008 at 1:53 a.m.
Amazing!!! I had a great experience! Those of you that had a bad experiences with Chadwick - why do you insist on posting your negative experience for the rest of us? 3 jobs post-grad with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. Like many other universities accredidation varies year after year. When I finished my degree they were fully accredited. Not our problem what has happened since. By the way - I made $92k last year in sales. Achieve success - don't whine! Good Luck!
tic tac March 22, 2008 at 5:22 a.m.
Chadwick has never had accreditation approved by the DOE. They only make up their own accreditation.
RC April 16, 2008 at 3:02 a.m.
A candidate for the police chief of the city of Camas, Washington pulled out of the competition once they found out he bought his diploma from Chadwick. Read the story and then you will believe these people are a rip off (http://www.columbian.com/news/localNews/...)
RC April 16, 2008 at 3:08 a.m.
Actually the poor guy accepted the job in the above Internet story, then had to leave town when they found out the truth. See http://www.columbian.com/news/localNews/...
Joe April 23, 2008 at 10:30 p.m.
Chadwick is on the the Texas Diploma Mill list. It is a class B misdemeanor to use it.
Veteran May 17, 2008 at 2:46 a.m.
Am MBA degree from Chadwick University can get you a job with the State of Florida as a Veterans Advisor to former Governor Jeb Bush. Along with the fake law degree he bought from Monticello University School of Law in Overland Park, Kansas, the same character landed a job as Chairman for Florida Veterans For Rudy Guiliani. Who says fake diplomas don't work?
Rainbow August 16, 2008 at 8:39 p.m.
Can you let me know if there are any "fully accredited" institutions ot there that have or will accept transferring Chadwick credits?
Farley October 9, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.
Remember all the state and national agencies listed on their web page that had employees get degrees from Chadwick..what happened? And what about the address of New Mexico on the web site? I did learn through the MBA program and finished it in 1999. I have never displayed my diploma..from reading peoples comments here I guess I should not? Sad, as getting a degree the traditional classroom way is so difficult
Dave November 3, 2008 at 7:32 p.m.
Interesting reading. Unfortunately, the grammatical and spelling errors detract from the content of most of the messages. When did schools, on-line or otherwise, stop teaching simple concepts like plural words? And the message from "The Real Truth" truly is scary. Can one really be incapable of a completing a proper English sentence and score "the highest in the state of California on the state cnsus test as well as postal exam"? If The Real Truth is really telling the truth, the tests must not be very difficult!
Is anyone else concerned about getting a degree from an online school that has such a pethetic website? Or that turns out scholars like "The Real Truth", for that matter?
TC November 8, 2008 at 1:28 a.m.
Dave,
Before criticizing others for spelling errors, perhaps you should have checked your own spelling. It's pathetic, not pethetic.
TMAC2 December 31, 2008 at 4:31 a.m.
I am a graduate of Chadwick and have produced over $300,000 annually since graduating. It's what you do with opportunities in life that matter most so get your degree in the shortest least expensive way possible and start grabbing the good life. Don't listen to complainers that obviously work for competing schools or have drank the bla bla traditional koolaide.
Richard Upurbutt January 7, 2009 at 1:39 a.m.
Chadwick sucks - period! Why did they move from Alabama to New Mexico? Was it because Alabama changed the laws regarding diploma mills and to continue operations in that state would have landed the money grubbing scam artists known as Chadwick University to wind up in prison? I'll go with a big fat YES on that one Johnny - now tell me what I've won?
Dick Beeninya January 7, 2009 at 1:44 a.m.
Hey TMAC2 -
If you make $300,000 a year (which we both know you don't) it would have nothing to do with a degree from a crappy diploma mill like Chadwick. Nice Try Chadwick Employee! A WORTHLESS PIECE OF PAPER IS STILL WORTHLESS IF IT DOES NOT COME FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION! Just because you paid money for a worthless piece of paper does not give it any actual worth.
POLSCI Prof. January 15, 2009 at 4:40 a.m.
For God's sake, many of you people need to stop trying to convince yourself that your degree from Chadwick has any value. If the institution you are attending (or thinking of attending) is not fully accredited (previous posts have done a good job of providing the appropriate links, your accomplishments there will have no credibility in the academic community. Bottom line - you get what you pay for. If you have paid for an education at an un-accredited institution, you have not recieved a product/service that meets with the rigorous standards set forth by academic community. As such, your degree does not have the value of degrees from accredited institutions.
LS January 17, 2009 at 1:39 a.m.
Unfortunately, I found out the hard way Chadwick is no longer accredited...
I had recently decided to get my Bachelors Degree in Psychology...
The university I am attending now tried getting my transcripts. Not one of my classes transferred for credit because the school is not accredited.
Chadwick never even used my financial aid so I was able to use it at my current university, which was a good thing.
I'm angry as I am on SSI and spent over $5,000 to better myself. Now all I have is a worthless piece of paper. If I could I'd try getting my money back...
My current university did prove to me they are not accredited...
Phredrick January 19, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.
When I enrolled in Chadwick I had done quite a bit of research. Distance learning was beginning to blossom as a legitimate area of coursework and from the contact with Chadwick's staff I felt reasonably certain they would go on to gain regional accreditation.
I had attended John F. Kennedy University in the San Francisco bay area in the 1970s, which, at the time, was not regionally accredited but was working toward it. This institution finally did become accredited. Based on that experience and Chadwick's hype I thought they were a good bet to do the same. I surely missed on that bet.
However, in the early 1990s, when I started Chadwick's program, it was as rigorous as any accredited school I had ever attended. Perhaps that changed. I know back then when I called to speak to a staff professor, I got my money's worth. Perhaps the value one gets is directly related to the way one uses the resources.
If Chadwick is now a degree mill, I can honestly say I worked very long and hard on the coursework for my degree. If you want a true degree mill look to Idaho where there are companies that will send you a degree for a fee with no coursework involved. That's my definition of a degree mill.
I feel the degree I received had value. Unfortunately the current lack of accreditation and visibility on Chadwick's part is distressing and cheapens my degree. All I can say is I knew the risks and rolled the dice. The outcome is not as I'd hoped.
Keep in mind regional accreditation is essentially a club of colleges and universities enforcing an often boring uniformity over their members. A maverick is not a bad thing once in a while. By no means is Chadwick a maverick, yet there are unaccredited schools out there that rival and exceed the quality and innovation of the accredited clique.
Lolapalooza January 25, 2009 at 12:48 a.m.
Chadwick doesn't have professors. Llyod Clayton is the only employee and he is a tax dodger who only claims $34,000 in sales. Chadwick always was a degree mill and was never accredited by a CHEA recognized agency. You apparently didn't do any research if you fell for this scam.
Why? February 8, 2009 at 5:30 a.m.
Why is this diploma mill still here? This school was closed last year by the State of Alabama.
Another diploma mill gone March 8, 2009 at 6:08 a.m.
Chock up one more diploma mill...
Life Learner March 30, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.
I read all of the interesting comments and I'm surprised at the ignorance as demonstrated on both sides of the table. Yes, I am graduate of Chadwick University, and yes, I completed extensive research prior to committing to the program. Academic snobbery and ivy-league grandstanding have no place in this competitive market; as the same with immediate award with little or no effort. It took me four years to complete the requirements and a life time of continuing education in order validate what I learned at Chadwick. I will continue to challenge myself.
You never rest on what you have learned yesterday; you continue to learn on what is needed for now and the future. We as graduates and the university are at fault for letting this deteriorate to this point. An alumni program was started and there was little or no involvement, we could have challenged the administration to advance the accreditation process but we saw fit to rest on our laurels.
That is how schools advance from unaccredited to accredited when everybody becomes involved in the program and demonstrates the value of education, instead of relying on those who created the program.
Are you up to the challenge or are you still going to name call. Challenge them (Chadwick) to gain the accreditation and become involved just as other schools have done or in the process completing.
sad story May 10, 2009 at 5 p.m.
I was interested in a degree from Chadwick until I researched the laws in the State I live in and found that it IS illegal for me to present a degree from a school that is not accredited. If you look on the website of www.chadwick.edu you will see a New Mexico address; considering that this school is supposedly "licensed" by the State of Alabama, but residing in New Mexico now, I would consider this a serious concern.
In my research on accreditation (including private schools), I found that there were a few points that give a better image of legitimacy:
1. Being properly accredited in the region where the school resides. This is the toughest step in a school growing to be recognized.
2. Being licensed by the State Board of Education. This is an easy application process, and there are no requirements to be considered as a Private School in most States.
3. Having the school staff names and contact information readily available to anyone asking; including on the school website.
4. Having the School Administrator information readily available for review; including on the school website.
5. Having the school available to be seen in person by prospective students. Even an "online" school should have facilities where there is a staff, including counselors, that can be met with. The staff should be appropriate for the size of the school.
6. Having school ownership documents available for review. There are MANY diploma mills that are owned by individuals in foreign countries and they are a scam as the "Administrator" does not have any education credentials.
Before you spend your money on an education, be certain that it will fulfill its purpose. If you are getting it for a job, be sure they will accept it before enrollment; if you are getting it with the thought of moving up to a Masters program, be sure it is accredited by the same agency of the school you plan on going to; and if you just want to be educated, be sure that they know something to teach you.
Miki May 14, 2009 at 1:20 a.m.
Once can learn in the local library from a book.
There are inexpensive fully accredited colleges and universities on line today so there is no excuse to attend unaccredited school in our times.
With all the respect to Chadwick, their degrees have very limited utility.
And as mentioned earlier they are illegal in number states.
Alex July 8, 2009 at 4:56 p.m.
I obtained my MBA in 1996. I worked very hard and had great input from the instructors ... maybe because this was early on? Chadwick was great when I attended!
My MBA allowed me to rise to the level of a Director as a Nurse.
I am now pursuing an MS in Nursing ... but not because my MBA is not recognized ... it's because I would like to work towards my PhD eventually.
Lamar July 11, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
Hey dave (Nov 3 2008). Wana give yer statement another glance?
I took the BS in Biz Admin 89-90 to help in my undersanding of biz mgnt for a shop I put together and found the required reading worth reading. I knew going into it that the accredited statement was weak, but the bang-for-the-buck stoped there.
Ya git watcha pay fer folks.
tm August 3, 2009 at 2:46 a.m.
I enrolled into the MBA program at Chadwick in 2000. I bought a business in 2007 and turned it around and Sold it in January 2009 to double my profit. If you are embarrassed by your education, then go back to school and get an education from an accredited school. Otherwise use the education that you acquired and keep reporting your successes.
ACCREDITATION IS EVERYTHING! October 29, 2009 at 10:07 p.m.
You CAN learn from Chadwick. You can learn by checking out management books at the library. The commonality between Chadwick and your local library is that neither is regionally or nationally accredited. The difference between the two is that the library is free. How's that for "bang for the buck"?
The problem with Chadwick is NOT that they don't teach, I'm sure they do a fine job of teaching. The problem is that they are not an accredited institution and the likely consequences of using a Chadwick degree on a resume range from non-hire, to termination once the degree is vetted, to criminal charges against the graduate for fraud in some states.
For those of you that have been conned into thinking a Chadwick degree is useful, please don't be insulted by the negative comments here. No one is trying to depreciate your value for having attended Chadwick, everyone is simply trying to prevent future victims from making the same mistake.
You guys crack me up November 12, 2009 at 10:53 p.m.
"tm", do you think you need a degree to buy and sell a business? Congratulations on your success, but it has nothing to do with the fact that CHADWICK IS NOT AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION!
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Robert Taylor January 10, 2007 at 10:24 a.m.
A good program. Like all distance correspondance schools it depends on the person to get the most out of the course. The course materials were good and the exams fair. I think it really benefitted my educational goals.