Faulkner University Reviews

"I’m very disappointed with the Graduation Department at Faulkner University. I am a dedicated student with only four classes left to earn my BA in Business Management, and I’ve worked extremely hard to get to this point. Unfortunately, I missed the graduation conferral deadline because I didn’t check my student email regularly. I understand that they sent 2–3 reminder emails with no phone calls, but as I explained, I am a full-time student, full-time business owner, active duty military member, and full-time family man. My schedule is beyond demanding, and I had hoped the university would show some understanding and flexibility given my circumstances. Not to mention, I just got back from my deployment in South Korea.Instead, I was told there was nothing they could do to help me, which feels discouraging after years of commitment to this institution. I wish Faulkner’s Graduation Department would take a more student-centered approach and work with individuals who are genuinely trying to complete their degree but face unique time constraints. A little empathy and willingness to make an exception would go a long way in supporting hardworking students like myself.Read Less"

"Faulkner University is an excellent choice for law enforcement professionals seeking to further their education and leadership skills. The curriculum is extremely relevant and beneficial, providing real-world application that enhances both critical thinking and professional growth.I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Faulkner, which helped me expand my knowledge and thought process in multiple areas of criminal justice and leadership. I am now pursuing my Master’s Degree in Justice Administration, and the experience continues to exceed my expectations.Allison Cahoon, who oversees admissions and adult studies, has been incredibly helpful and supportive throughout my entire journey with the university. Her professionalism and dedication to students make the process seamless from enrollment through graduation.Faulkner University is fully accredited and consistently ranks among the top five criminal justice programs nationwide. The faculty and staff genuinely care about the success of their students, offering flexibility for working professionals while maintaining high academic standards.I highly recommend Faulkner University to anyone in law enforcement or any public service field looking to advance their education and career through a faith-based institution that values integrity, excellence, and service.Read Less"

"Faulkner University is filled with personable staff that are genuinely interested in helping you. I have had a wonderful experience, even though it was challenging. I would highly recommend Faulkner University to anyone looking to further their education in a positive environment."

"Online learning requires dedication and time management. I found many of the courses challenging. Some of the courses helped to ease the burden of those more challenging classes. The instructors evolved with the difficulty level of the class type. From my perspective as a former campus based student, online classes require a lot more time management skill. Faulkner University has its academic challenges but the course work is inline with similar business schools lincluding Auburn and Alabama."

"Their online education is deplorable. It is a cheap/free Google platform with little to no features. You are forced to publish positive Google+ posts about the department and school as part of your grade. It is headed up by one guy that teaches most of the classes. He does not comply with university policies and says that since he is in charge of the program and subject departments and the online education department so he doesn't have to. At one point he even admitted that he bit off more than he could chew and was stressed and taking it out on students. I had only one decent professor there. One professor commonly lost work and would forget to grade things and then deduct points from students for his mistakes. When you would question his grading or comments, he would put you off and never address it again. This happened on a term paper where he told me to rework sections of it and he would grade it again and he never did, which caused me to end the course with a C+, the highest grade you could get and still have to retake the class - a slap in the face. Opinions other than theirs were met with complete rudeness as they liked to trash talk the students. Video classes were a nightmare with sketchy technology and riddled with glitches. They added an entire year of required classes the year I joined and then discontinued my concentration/focus the following year so I was happy to transfer. I could go on and on. Stay away from their online programs!Read Less"

"The MBA program at Faulkner University is a great program. The faculty and staff are extremely helpful and you can tell they really want you to succeed. While the program is fast paced and challenging, it is structured in a way that anyone with a family or working full-time can realistically complete the requirements in one year. In contrast to other online MBA programs, the tuition is extremely affordable."

"Pros are the ease of the class load and the ability to communicate with professors. The campus and the ability to order books through the bookstore. Cons could be the timely of the textbook orders."

"Great flexible program for graduate work. There are many non-traditional students, that do not bring a competitive edge, but bring a lot of experience to the table."

"This is an excellent program for anyone!. The program meets the needs of the working family adult and it also is a competitive program for someone with less responsibilities. The instructors are wonderful and are always able to provide real world experiences within each topic being discussed. The only problem I have is the cost of the program. I am praying that more scholarships and grant opportunities will come my way. I do not desire to be further in debt than I am at this time."

"Faulkner has created a distance program ideal for teachers seeking a Masters or Doctorate. I'm able to work full-time, be a wife and mom, and take a class or two on weeknights. The content of my courses is further helping me in my current position. I'm gleaning more than I thought possible and have easily inserted key content into my own lesson plans. I'm also learning how to lead a better discussion with my students by simply being a part of a well-led discussion online."