New Jersey City University Reviews

"As a public school teacher, I was motivated to continue my education. As many of my colleagues had already received their Master's degrees, I was lucky to benefit from their experiences as I was selecting my school and program. It was important to me that my graduate degree would carry some weight -- I didn't merely want to participate in a graduate program that wouldn't elevate my skill set or qualifications. I also wanted the program I entered to be flexible and supportive of my life style; as a coach and teacher, my schedule was certainly something that I needed to consider as I committed to a program. So, I set out to find school that offered an accredited online program that was both relevant and interesting to my practice as an educator, but different enough to add some dimension to my resume. I decided to apply for an Educational Technology program, as I wanted to further explore how emerging technologies could further enhance the efficacy of my practice as a classroom teacher. NJCU came highly recommended to me from a very successful Educational Technologist who worked in my school district. In comparing the NJCU program with similar programs, I found that it was not only much more cost-effective, but also much more flexible than its competitors as it allowed candidates to complete a very manageable number of classes year-round at a rate and schedule that was completely up to the student. In addition, this program could additionally provide candidates with the necessary training to obtain a degree in Library Science, or a certification in Supervision and School Leadership. Ultimately, the cost, flexible nature, and versatility of this degree pushed my decision. I have fully enjoyed each and every course within this program, as the professors are incredibly knowledgeable about the content, have realistic and manageable expectations, and are incredibly understanding and supportive of their students. Many of the professors I have had continue to teach in K-12 classrooms, or work in a relevant industry that supports the implementation of technology to facilitate learning. Their experiences and contributions in the field of Educational Technology have been deeply insightful and inspiring to me in determining the future of my career, as I have been able to not only explore how my learning is relevant within my classroom, but could also potentially be applied in other fields. Our discussions are enriching and engaging, and I have developed relationships and been able to network with many of my classmates. Through participating in this program I have been able to develop as an educator, and observe other professions that I am now qualified to enter. Because of my positive experiences in this program, I became a full-time student and expedited my studies in order to pursue a career in the field of Educational Technology. I would full-heartedly recommend this program to anyone interested in continuing their education to broaden their professional horizons or diversify their skill set in order to enhance their career.Read Less"

"This University was very educational . and there were a lot of good professor in this University. I'm doing MM-performance classical - vocal music. last year , we had Opera workshop which was 'Die fledermaus'. also, we had lots of musical workshop. Student was able to get various of opportunities."

"I went to NJCU from 2008-2011 and I must say it was very interesting. Getting to all your classes was easy because the campus isn't that big and that made it easy getting to your classes without being late. The teachers are awesome and are always willing to help you when they are free. My advisor was always helpful and was always making sure that I was on top of things especially towards my senior year when it was time to graduate."

"The Political Science department is pretty small, it's like a tight knit community. Many of the professors come from different backgrounds such as law, policy, international relations, public relations, journalism etc, The networking opportunities are endless."

"I love New Jersey City University because the diversity on the campus allowed me to grow through learning about cultural differences and expanding on those new experiences and encounters. I now have the pleasure of studying School Counseling with a diverse, and professional staff."

"I found the program to be interesting, and informative. Majority of the professors easily connect to the students, though some courses were difficult to understand but they tried their best to effectively teach the class. Some of the professors were instrumental in introducing their classes to 21st century office life."

"They were the best years of my life, studying at this university it is nice"

"College was a difficulty process for me because I had to deal with many things such as dealing with a lot of paper work of financial aid, hard professors who were not good educators and sometimes did not do a good job at teaching. Long commute back and forth from home, school to work made it hard too. There was a lot of work long papers, researching many topics difficult exams, midterms. It was a lot of hard work. Now if it was worth it? for me it wasn't worth it because apart from getting a degree a person needs to have the motivation to succeed and move ahead despite the obstacles. I graduated and I have my degree, but I don't have a good job or earn a lot of money. so all that crap about needing a college education is pointless. Its better to sign up for some type of training two years or so and I think it works out better than going to college for four years or more. If you have the motivation and you want to go to college go ahead. It didn't work out for me unfortunately.Read Less"

"Flexible schedules, online learning, experienced professors."

"I feel that my graduate program is one the best. The instructors or kind and very helpful. I do not regret my decision to be in the counseling program. My only issue is that I don't receive enough money to pay for my graduate career. It is a struggle, but I do the best I can to manage."

"This is a small class education where you can learn and interact with the faculty. However, there is still room of improvement on the quality of education, financial aid and student benefits."

"I like NJCU, but the staff is not very helpful when it comes to asking questions on what classes are necessary in order to have a 2nd career."

"Pros: Good professors that are helpful and understanding to the needs of students. Cons: Commuting for a 4:25pm start class after getting out of work at 3:00pm"

"The best thing about NJCU and its graduate programs are the faculty support and the diversity with the enrolled students. The graduate program could have a bit more options to choose from but great school and affordable price!"

"The pros of my graduate program include: Easy public transportation; Tuition is cheaper than most; Workload is engaging and most is done online; Education is provided by most professionals who were in the field as CEOs, CMOs, and other high status titles; Academic Competitiveness is high because there are a lot of students in every class; Student Diversity is ranked high in the school because of the student exchange program and the different age groups who attend; Social life is ranked high because the social events that are provided by the school and students benefit social networking skills and academic skills. The cons of my graduate program include: The area is urban and known for a bad reputation, however the neighborhood that surrounds the campus is not bad; Career Support is ranked low because of lack of connections that the school provides.Read Less"

"I know the professors are caring and are available to talk whether it is personal or for class purposes. I am not familiar with offices of financial aid since we use net portal to communicate. I do know that your emails do get addressed right away. This school has been around for many of years and was the where my old teachers received their education from."

"I feel this grduate program has a lot to offer. Faculty is always available and willing to help with any questions I may have. One con I can think of is the cost of tuition."