Chatham University Reviews

A Decent Program

Master's Professional Writing
Reviewer: Anonymous (Graduate) on November 18, 2009

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It's been a good experience.  The biggest drawback is that the accelerated format of the classes made it difficult to delve deeply into subjects.

Some of the professors I had were fantastic. Others were downright terrible and completely disinterested in the classes. However, I did learn a ton from the instructors who took time to be involved with the students. 

I started the degree in August of 2008 and will complete it in December, 2009. The classes weren't terribly difficult and if I had focused I could have earned my degree in under a year. 

I would recommend this program to people who want a solid foundation for improving their writing skills. I'm confident though that there are better programs which offer more bang for your buck.

So far, so good

Master's Professional Writing
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on December 26, 2008

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I'm about half way through this degree program. I have been mostly happy thus far. The instructors are hit or miss, you have to do some research on them before deciding who to take a course with. I've had some that are great, very skilled and top-notch, and some that are not on the ball, un-organized and slow to respond. I have enjoyed what I've learned thus far and believe it will be useful in my career. Overall, I would recommend the program and university.

I would recommend

Master's Professional Writing
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on November 19, 2008

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I have three courses yet to complete my degree.  Overall, I found the faculty to be top-notch. Most are adjunct professors. However, I don't think that you would really want to have mainly PhD-types (who focus more on theory and academic writing) teaching this program.  Most professors are professional journalists and writers with many years of experience writing for national publications (like Newsweek and The Economist). As a result, they bring practical insight into what an editor is looking for, as well as providing helpful career advice. The program also explores digital media and web design/development to help writers engage their target audience(s) more effectively, and to stay on top of current and future trends in writing.  It is also great to take online education at a REAL university with a good reputation. The only real downside is that the courses are in seven week blocks and you don't always have time to cover all the topics and go into greater depth.

So Far So Good

Master's Professional Writing
Reviewer: Anonymous (Degree In Progress) on October 14, 2008

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I just finished the introductory class (3 units worth) and I'm incredibly pleased with the material that was covered.  The course work wasn't too challenging, but it really made me think about a lot of issues.  

Students generally take one course every seven weeks, so the classes seem to move along rather swiftly.

Every single staff member I've interacted with has been professional, kind and more than willing to address any concerns I've had.  I presently live in Asia and the people at Chatham have gone out of their way to make sure I got my textbooks on time, loans processed, and other issues taken care of. Although I've only completed one course with this university, I'm confident I made the right decision to pursue this master's degree.


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