San Diego State University Reviews

"Pros - good if your are a marine ecologist. Cons - really difficult if you are not a marine ecologist. Incredibly expensive to live here as a student. Resources available are poor."

"I am currently enrolled in the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. San Diego is a great location for this specific MBA because sports teams are easily accessible not only in San Diego but also near by Los Angeles. SDSU has partnership with the San Diego Padres which greatly enhances the program. The program includes an international experience to the Dominican Republic because that is where baseball originated from. The program is 18 months starting with the spring semester and ending with an internship. The internship is set up at the end of the program so that students are able to go anywhere for an internship and not have to worry about still attending classes. This also enables students to possibly get hired by the companies they interned with. It is a great program however it is extremely expensive and time consuming."

"The campus is beautiful and the professors are always supportive and willing to help in any way possible."

"With the decline in the economy and the increasing need for graduate level education for meansingful employment in many fields, there are a lot of students in programs like this. SDSU's social work program is one of the more affordable in the state, but also quite reputable. Its benefits over other social service programs in the area by being one of the most flexible as well, offering two, three, and four year programs. Drawbacks are the commuter education experience and lack of program cohesiveness compared to, say, the MFT cohort. Quality of instruction varies widely, and some professors lecture on the exact same information covered in the reading, and paying for redundancy always seems a waste."

"The Speech-Language Pathology graduate program at SDSU offers a high-quality education from some of the top researchers in our field. We are taught to be scientific clinicians by using research to support the treatment goals we choose for our clients. The fact that our education is so research-based is a strength of the program because after we graduate, we will be using current best practice in our field. The balance of hands-on clinical practicum and classroom education provides a well-rounded curriculum that, no doubt, will prepare me to be the best possible clinician I can be for my future clients."

"I've had great experiences with the faculty so far, and the program actively provides students with events meant to allow them access to local business and alumni. However, it is fairly expensive and takes a long time to get through if you don't have an undergraduate business degree."

"I really enjoy the uniqueness of my program, but the classes can be hit and miss."

"The Rehabilitation Counseling program at San Diego State in rated in the top programs in the country. The faculty and staff are great, they are always there to lend you a helping hand. I have been learning a lot in the classes and they are not big classes so it is easy to interact with other students. They also have a career center and all the staff there are very helpful. The only cons would have to be that I do not feel very safe on campus because there have been a lot of crime alerts resently. The police are trying to crack down on crime. But the rehabilitation counseling program is really good program."

"Pros: Small classrooms allow you to get to know everyone in the classroom. Teachers are accessible. Cons: T.E. courses are offered once a year."

"I considered pursuit of accounting degree similar to trade school, in that specific job skills were acquired which led to career as a CPA. Few other disciplines seem to provide for a professional career with only an undergraduate degree."

"Pros - Faculty and Course Content Cons - Expenses"

"I wish that staff was a bit more helpful in planning out the graduate program of study."

"Any DPT program will be a heavy workload and very difficulty. The faculty at SDSU is amazing and goes above and beyond to ensure both a great experience and an incredible education. It's a new program, so there are learning experiences for all, but there has not been a single moment when I doubted that this was the perfect program for me. I love the research focus and I feel that I'm involved in important research here."

"I'm in the Rehabilitation Counseling graduate program at SDSU and its really great. The classes are challenging and engaging, with individual and group projects. We have plenty of discussion time where we can all share our views and personal experience in the field. And we frequently receive about employment opportunities from professors and alumni. It's like a big family that is made up of some really great people who all want to help others."

"SDSU Graduate Program is very competitive in San Diego county and provides students with a variety of resources to pursue their passions and succeed in academic and professional careers. A size of graduate classes is limited to 35-50 students per class section which gives an opportunity for students to receive more attention from professors and work on assignments in smaller groups that offer more cooperation with other students. Faculty members are very helpful and strive to help students succeed. It is one of the best business programs nationwide and I am honored and proud to be a part of it."

"The program itself was enriching yet the school and city weren't diverse enough for my taste."

"At this point it is the only MSW program in SD, so it is is pretty competitive, but a great program. I love that they have a diverse student body and international options."

"Pros: Low cost and supportive faculty. Cons: Little prestige; surrounding area is not very nice; campus has safety issues late at night."

"My program was coordinated with my school district. Because of this, it was very convenient, but our program coordinator was pretty scattered. I had some very good professors, but I felt that in several cases, the classes were organized quickly and haphazardly. Many of the classes were theoretical and not particularly useful in real-world application in the classroom. This is a complaint I have in general about education courses; there are so many things teachers could learn that would be practical and useful, yet we continually learn about the history of learning theory or statistics rather than how to handle real students in a real classroom."

"Pro's: Faculty has real-life experience and provide information, examples, and case studies that are useful in today's business world. Peers are very knowledgeable and already successful in their fields. However, they are modest and are willing to share their knowledge and experiences with other classmates. Executive MBA's schedule allows (and expects) students to continue working while in school. They understand that students are working professionals and do everything they can to make registering, getting books, parking permits, and even eating (meals are provided), hassle free. Things to be aware of: The program very fast paced. Must be willing to invest a significant amount of time and show up prepared to class. This is not a program where you can consistently show up without reading the materials or attempt to do class projects and exercises at the last minute."