Chadwick University
Established: 1989
Accreditation: Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education
For-Profit: Unknown
Country: USA
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Recent Chadwick University Reviews:
Very Real Learning
May 30, 2008
Having started the program in 1995 when distance education was in its infancy, I found this program to be challenging and worthwhile. Over time, accredition became an issue but nonetheless received a very real education in Environmental Management through this program.
Environmental
April 14, 2008
I have attended the traditional univseristy class room what a bore. A professor teaching his narrow point of view only. If you are narrow minded it will fit you well. However, I have to admitt Chadwick's material and support by staff outperforms some other so called quality schools.
Unsure
March 20, 2008
I recieved a bachelors degree in 2000 in criminal justice from Chadwick. I had an associates degree from an accredited community college and didn't work as hard to get that. I did learn alot and it has helped me personally. But I didn't know that the degree to the outside ...
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?
Rainbow August 16, 2008 at 8:43 p.m.
Can you let me know if there are any "fully accredited" institutions out there that have or will accept transferring Chadwick credits?
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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.