Alliant International University - San Diego, California

Elka

Update: The accelerated program was too much for me. You need to have skills in making videos, flowcharts, and presentations as well as be familiar with APA 7 and Canvas on top of the research and papers. Work is due every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The first two weeks were "light" and I can't imagine doing all that while working a full time job. I asked if it was possible to work less while going to school but thay was not possible. Late work is not accepted. It was pretty stressful. You are online for the whole thing. I reached out and met some friendly folks, but I wish there was more effort given for us to meet and support each other.

I had asked to speak with the professors before classes started or to know what materials we'd be using, but was told I could not because they didn't know who would be teaching them yet or what texts they would use.

It is not easy to get in contact with anyone directly. If you need help with anything from technology to finance, you can call the main number, but they will direct you to email the folks. They leave early on Fridays, so call early.

In all, it was not the program for me and I had to withdraw. Good luck to those who are in it! I wish you well! Nice people.

Original post: Just joining the team for the Masters and credential to be a mild to moderate Ed. Specialist. Nicole in admissions has has gone above and beyond to help me. I'm returning to school after many years and she's referred me to folks who can help me.

I'll update as we go along!

Patty Fallahee

The Online teacher credentialing program is biased and inequitable with grading practices. The Online platform is difficult to use. Instructions are not always clear and it's very difficult to get any help from tech. The error could be in the user, however, because of the lack of communication, it is hard to know where the mistake is happening. They will happily take your money. There are many programs out there, think twice before signing on the dotted line.

Haris Akhtar

Good classes were offered here when I was in high school, but the ordering of transcripts and their fees, including the Electronic versions are quite ludicrous.

Herbert Heisterkamp

Have been there as a foreign student from Germany in the international business administration bachelor's program. The student fees are out of all proportion to the academic standard. Teacher usually just rush through the presentations they got from the publishing houses of the textbooks, often not even having understood the content.
On administrative level the school (I never would call this place an actual university) isn't also pretty supportive to the students. In my time e.g. opening hours of the buildings and libraries were shortened because of "security reasons". I couldn't come up with a more ridiculous explanation to reduce services and save money.

Becky Arce

With more than 40 years in the University system, I have an extensive knowledge of campus life and degree programs. I evaluated 52 campuses before selecting Alliant International University for a PhD. The system offers diversity in majors, student body, as well as the faculty are academics and practitioners. I appreciate the instructional choices of face-to-face and online formats. I have completed both types of classes and the instructional quality holds steady in delivery and the students' ability to effectively learn. The overall strength of Alliant is also its ability to leverage resources for students. Belonging to a system is an advantage for all students. After I complete my degree, I plan to connect with the leadership teams for support, insight, and networking opportunities. Thank you Alliant International University.

Bea Truesdale

Outstanding! The quality of instructors, methods, flexibility in classes, and collaboration with fellow PhD classmates were key to this great experience! I completed the basic PhD coursework in record time (while working full time). Also, the costs stayed well under my GI Bill cap. If you have money on the table from the GI Bill, consider getting your PhD from Alliant University. You'll be smarter for it!

Christina Faulk

I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Alliant. I believe this degree prepared me for my graduate program, especially the research aspect. I'm currently attending a MPH program and feel prepared for most of the curriculum. There are hiccups along the way, as with any program. However, I highly recommend!

Liza Yusufzai

This school discriminates against you despite my high GPA, my MBA degree and my experience. this school did not accept me to the MFT program. I would not recommend this school. I answered every single one of there questions correctly. But they did not like my last name or where I’m from. It’s so sad that we have educational facilities like this that gives schools a bad name.