Liberty University Online Reviews
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got my money
School not recommended by
anthony terry
on
October 24, 2009
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just to let everyone know that once they got my money nothing ever came of it....... i am a baptist and expected alot more from this college.. i am a sinner and have studied for 5 years at anther university. really shocked just about the whole program....
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School recommended by
Anna
on
October 19, 2009
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I am in my last 9 weeks of the M.A. in Human Services program and have been quite pleased with the course content. The textbook choices are excellent, and the standardized instructor's notes/course materials are, too.
If you register as early as possible (the first week term registration opens), you will generally get the best professors. One of my friends applied for an online teaching position and was only offered $2000 per course, meaning about $100 per student, and many of the professors teach six to eight courses at a time via several universities (on-campus and online), the equivalent of 36-48 credits per semester. This means many professors simply don't have time to offer detailed input and criticism. The 'worst' teachers just give you a grade without explaining why... on any assignment. The best teachers ask insightful questions about your posts and papers. Of my 8 professors so far, four were amazing, two were okay, and two were 'meh'. The quality of course content more than made up for the lack of quality teachers, though.
One of my major complaints is the quality of *student* work. With the exception of higher-level courses (with prerequisites), about HALF of all students in my classes could barely write, did not follow posting guidelines, and did not demonstrate graduate-level academic skill or thought in their posts. Until Liberty requires more of entering students, I fear this will continue to be a problem.
You can work around the incompetent online financial aid office by calling the campus financial aid number (NOT toll-free). After a financial nightmare through the online financial office, it took mere days to clear everything up through the campus office. They have access to online student information and can remove holds immediately. You can also ask to talk to the same person each time you call and reach them!
If you are considering an online degree, you should know that about 1/2 of employers view this negatively. Liberty does have an 'interesting' reputation, so if you do not yet have a job in your chosen field, you should pursue an internship or entry-level position toward the beginning of your studies so you have more than a somewhat controversial piece of paper to show potential employers.
My First Online School Experience
School recommended by
Haynes
on
June 23, 2009
9/11 people found this review helpful
Liberty University was my first online experience. I must say it was over whelming for me. I did not like the way Liberty used DVDs to teach the information to me. I could not get anything from it. I think the school is great but it just did not work for me as an online school. My experience at Liberty has made me afraid to try to go back and do a masters with them. I ended up finishing my bachelors degree at another online school after leaving Liberty. The second experience was great. I hung in their and they gave me a different view of an online experience. I know Liberty is a great school, but it is always what works best for the person. I really wanted to go back to get a degree from Liberty but ever since my first experience in 2006 I am afraid. I do not want to be sent alot ot DVDs. I have moved past it and currently enrolled at another University for my masterd which I am doing a great job.
