Master of Arts in Education Reviews

Won't recommend it... won't return!

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on June 2, 2007

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Just graduated and I am still working on a complaint I had against an instructor almost 4 months ago. Many instructors are quite helpful, but there are quite a few who aren't and unfortunately those FEW really affect your experience! 

-I was out having a child that came early and an extension WAS NOT GRANTED. Offered doctors not and everything.  Still nothing. Most of the time the instructor just simply ignored me. If I had known she wasn't going to be flexible... I would have dropped the course. 

I contested the extension policy (would think the school in general would have a particular set of rules and guidance, but nope.... I was informed that instructors have the right to grade any way they choose and they do not have to grant extensions, even legitimate ones!  So, the grade grievance process is a band-aid. It is only there to let you think you have another channel to work through. 

-Flexible?  Geared toward working adults? Military friendly?  Nope, not in any way, shape or form. I find it hard to believe instructors have a FULL week to provide feedback to students in a five week course. If you have a follow up assignment and haven't received the feedback from the first assignment, how do you move forward?  

My advisor was HORRIBLE. Once again, he ignored my emails, didn't return voice mails, and failed to provide me with the assistance I needed to rectify this course. 

I should have graduated with a 3.95, but due to one class, where I received a C+, I graduated with much lower. 

Ridiculous. 

The school ONLY cares about money... not the students. When things are great, you can talk to your counselor all day. When things are bad... you can't ever reach them!!! 

Find another school that is a better value. At least if they screw you over, you wouldn't have handed them over a grand for each course you take!

High Rater's are all LIARS

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on May 9, 2007

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I'll sum it real simply:

1.  Poor communication:
    -Teachers were very unwilling to help me out with assignments, and/or didn't not post their "help" until after the assignment was due.
    
    -They don't negotiate or give you an extension on homework even if your on a business trip (oh the counsellors and or syllabus will say so, but don't expect that to happen)

    -I've had 2 different finance counselors and only found out about 2nd one because I was sent an email.  I've called her, but I've received a call or response back

    -Online Syllabi are different from pdf versions (pdf has more information)

    -Don't expect a walk-through of how to use the online system

2.  They don't deliver on promises they make--take your pick

3.  Don't believe those reviews that say "Phoenix works with your busy schedule."
   -Days are as follows:  Day 1 - Day 7.  Example:  If you don't get a chance to turn in an assignment by Day 3 , you get docked a full grade.  Regardless of good work.
   -There are NO practice assignments.  You can spend 4 hours on an assingment and still get an F.  Why!  They don't explain the assignments adequately and don't provide examples to help you
   - If you are out of commission for 1 week, you're screwed.

Bottom line:  They're not interested in education, just your money.

MAED, E-Education

By: ssteinke (Graduate) on April 25, 2007

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I found the majority of the faculty to be exceptional, professional faculty. Many of the faculty taught at other esteemed colleges and universities and were published professional educators. Any faculty issues I did encounter, I know I would have encountered far more at ground campus'. I would never have had the opportunity to meet such wonderful and professional fellow students as I did with UOPHX. I did not have any other qualified options to complete my Master's in my home state, at the time I enrolled.  With UOPHX, I was ahead of my field of collegues. My experience, as a cohort, was very good. I am very tired of hearing so much negative press about UOPHX because in the MAED program, I received a high quality education. I continue to remain in contact with fellow classmates and faculty. We have developed life-time relationships.

University of Phoenix - MAED program

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on February 4, 2007

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I'm currently studying for my Masters Degree in Elementary Education.  I find that overall I've learned quite a bit along with improving my writing skills - UoP students have several writing assignments per week.  I'd have to agree with some other posters in saying that I find the entire "learning teams" thing to be very annoying.  Most of the people I have worked with on my learning teams have not been slackers at all - they are very capable people.  With my schedule I just don't want to have to worry about the schedule of my teammates as well.

please upgrade your approach and technology

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 19, 2007

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Overall, U of P provides a minimally decent program.  Two main complaints:
-Please stop your reliance on group work!!!  I have talked to many other UofP students and it seems that that most/all of the programs require this.  Come On!  This is purely undergrad stuff-been there, done that.  And, at the grad level, it smacks of Profs not wanting to do their work (someone else doing it for you).  It also almost totally removes the 'flexibility' I was looking for in an online program - just how do you expect people to 'get together'?
-also please use some of your profits to purchase a proper online learning environment (ever hear of WebCT?) - using Microsoft Outlook email for discussion groups is very low class (although I realize it costs the school nothing)

Spring 2006 Masters CIS

By: skluin (Graduate) on December 20, 2006

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1-The technology and technology support is grade A. 
2-The group work is the biggest problem in the online programs. Grading by the Group should be stopped immediately. Grading should be based entirely on individual participation/communication, & most importantly on the individual's work in their assigned section of the project. I spent tortuous periods at the end of each project researching, writing, rewriting, citing, and referencing sections not submitted or submitted at a high school level. Students with English as a second language should not depend on others to correct the language in their sections. 
3-It is an expensive education give that I have no Private one on one face-time with a professor. 
4-Some professors were very lax in providing their feedback. There should be standards and requirements set for them also. 
5-I am considering the UoP for a doctorate but am unsure at this point (particularly when I think of those group projects!).

UOP Online

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on November 12, 2006

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The UOP delivers an outstanding online education. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Adult Education and Distance Learning and believe I learned more online than in a traditional classroom because everyone was required to participate in discussion groups. I also had more time to reflect on what I was going to say in an asynchronous environment. This was an advantage over face-to-face learning where many students do not share what they have learned. The only negative approach involved group projects and it seemed like there were too many slackers willing to let others do most of the work which resulted in the slackers getting the same grade. This was a burden to students carrying the bulk of the load who wanted to do their best. I believe the UOP should grade on individual contributions in group projects and give the slackers what they deserve. Overall, the group discussions and individual projects were designed to greatly enhance learning. If you choose online learning at the UOP, be prepared to do more work than in a traditional classroom.

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