University of Maryland University College Reviews
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Online Masters of Science Management
School not recommended by
Jack Kendall
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June 26, 2009
24/27 people found this review helpful
I've taken a number of online courses over the years and decided to persue a MSM from Univ of Maryland UC. I withdrew after three weeks because I found out that there is an academic philosphy that group/team projects should be an important part of their educational experience. While this may be a valid educational componet, I believe that it defeats the purpose of taking online courses, which is to make the education flexible enough to fit the student's life.
Suddenly I was confronted with having to schedule chatroom meetings with classmates across different time zones and rely on their abilities without the more frequent interaction that one would get in a classroom experience. I found out, through my advisors, that this would be part of every class. If team projects are an important learning goal, teach a class on it, don't assume that the adults in your distance program still need to acquire this skill, my guess is they do it everyday in their jobs. I found a different online school with a true independent learning bent.
I thought the classes, professors, and all other aspects worked fine, I just needed greater flexibility.
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School recommended by
Sharla
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June 14, 2009
18/19 people found this review helpful
I would highly recommend this online college to anyone! I am transferring only because they do not offer the degree that I am seeking. I was planning on getting my bachelors degree in legal studies but have changed my mind to go on an pursue my BSN in nursing. My overall experience at UMUC I rate 100%. Very easy to sign up for classes and they really have their online programs together. Never had to call anyone but once and I can't even remember what it was for, maybe some advising. You can do everything completely online including ordering books (which they allow you $300 book allowance if you get financial aid or student loans), order transcripts, sign up for classes, get your degree progress report, they tell you what classes you should take toward your degree, everything is online. I had a great experience at UMUC and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone. Keep up the great work UMUC!
2007 BS in Psychology
School recommended by
Cindy
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April 17, 2009
35/35 people found this review helpful
I attended UMUC from 2005-2007, and earned a second BS, in Psychology. Without a doubt, the course work prepared me for my graduate work. The instructors I had were exceptional. They expected high quality work, provided helpful feedback and guidance, and supported my through my program.
My first BS, in Elementary Education, was from a traditional school. The workload and quality of my UMUC education was as good, if not more demanding, as my first degree. Online education requires self discipline and drive. You will sometimes feel like you are in cyberspace, and you will need to accept responsibility for your work, but the staff and faculty are there to support you. Great experience!
ASIAN DIVISION ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN JAPANESE STUDIES
School recommended by
ANGELA
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June 09, 2008
43/50 people found this review helpful
I DID NOT TAKE ANY ONLINE COURSES; BUT I FOUND IT TO BE A GOOD EXPERIENCE OVERALL, FOR OVERSEAS MILITARY SCHOOLING. IT WAS NICE TO GET CREDIT/DEGREE FROM SOMETHING I WAS HAVING TO LEARN ANYWAY. IT DID NOT PREPARE ME FOR A CAREER, PER SE; I RETURNED TO THE STATES, TO THE MIDWEST, WHERE THERE IS LITTLE DEMAND FOR MY DEGREE.
Univ. of Maryland Online Bachelor
School recommended by
Alexia
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March 31, 2008
40/42 people found this review helpful
With the University of Maryland online I discovered that college is for me. Before I enrolled in their online courses I was having a lot of trouble passing my classes even though I was sure that I could do better. It turned out that doing the work and taking the class via the internet was the best thing for me to do.
The coursework was much harder online than it was when it was given in traditional classrooms. However that wasn't a challenge for me, I actually enjoyed the work I got through my online classes because it was at my level, and not at the rest of my classmates' level. With Maryland college we used forums, email, and a lot of video and audio files. We also got to use Adobe Reader a lot to open up our PDF files which contained our printed materials such as assignments, vocabulary, and even our books were in that type of file.
As for the classmate and professor interactions, I think that online it was way better than not online. My professors and I did a lot of one-on-one talking and discussing of goals, class activities, and the future. My overall experience at the University of Maryland college online was awesome. I wouldn't have finished my education were it not for this online program. I highly recommend that busy individuals or those who are having trouble with traditional classes try the online courses offered here.
bachelor degree
School recommended by
Umair
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March 27, 2008
36/41 people found this review helpful
I originally attended the University of Maryland Asian Division while stationed aboard Okinawa and attended classes on site. It was towards the end of my bachelor degree program that I first tried online courses via Web Tycho.
I found them to be more challenging in that one was required to read and write much more than a typical face to face course. The same can be said for my current master of science in computer systems management degree track. I am specializing in information assurance and have found all of the classes to be relevant, topical, and well worth the investment. The only sticking point that I have had with the university is support when I needed to clarify what I identified as mistakes in my tuition charges.
Even so, I still find this university to be an outstanding value and their degree well worth the time and effort one puts into it. The cost of a UMUC education is quite reasonable. I've noticed the University has taken great strides to leverage its alumni pool and have alumni serve as career mentors for recent graduates.
Part -Time MBA
School recommended by
anonymous
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March 25, 2008
89/104 people found this review helpful
I graduated from University of Maryland, University College in August 2005 after completing the part-time MBA graduate program. Overall, the greatest value of the UMUC graduate degree is the program's affiliation with the University of Maryland college system.
Unlike other for profit higher education institutions, the state of Maryland has a tradition of providing a high quality education and graduates of the UMUC program stand to benefit from that reputation. With that said the UMUC MBA program is geared towards working professionals who are already established in their careers and searching for opportunities to advance within their respective companies or a designed field in which they already have considerable experience.
One of the weakest aspects of the institution in general, is that there is little support in terms of career development or recruitment opportunities for individuals seeking to transition into a different career path after obtaining their MBA. To give you an example, while earning my MBA at UMUC, I was laid off from my job as a sales manager. I found that the university provided few career resources. The resources available were geared towards undergraduate, not graduate students. Also, with few exceptions, you also felt that you were simply a small number in a fairly successful program.
I heard that with some other institutions, the graduate advisors take a more active approach and help the students reach their career goals through the graduate program. To its credit, I think the institution is able to attract top faculty due to its association with the University of Maryland’s higher education system. The MBA program at UMUC is structured into cohorts. Students progress through the program at the same pace, providing support for one another during the more strenuous parts of the program. I highly recommend the combination online and face-to-face MBA program format, particularly for the requisite study group sessions. Having a physical "face-to-face" point of reference helps for the study group cohesion, group interaction and group involvement - a huge benefit in subsequent courses.
Overall, the UMUC MBA program is a great value compared to other MBA programs. The price per credit hour is the same regardless of residency status. Since I'm also pursuing another graduate degree at UMUC currently, I've noticed the University has taken great strides to leverage its alumni pool and have alumni serve as career mentors for recent graduates.
Criminal Justice - Forensics
School recommended by
Fred J
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March 25, 2008
27/30 people found this review helpful
The coursework was very rigorous but there was ample time given to complete tests, projects, and assignments. The tools I used were mainly online and website based, but you didn't have to complete everything on the computer, as you could send the professor documents or work via "snail mail." I didn't have much interactions with other students, but with the professor the interactions were great. The online services made it easy to contact the professor whenever I faced a challenge or question that I needed help with. Overall the experience was great and I would recommend it to anyone.
