Tiffin University Reviews

"Tiffin University's online Master of Science in psychology program is comprehensive and highly useful. While it does not prepare the graduate for a career as a therapist, it gives you a clear understanding of scientific psychology. Professors will gladly work with you and maintain contact throughout the term via email; you're not just a name on a screen, you become someone real in their lives as they're real in yours. The strongest points of the program are the research design and statistics courses. Classes in life-cycle psychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and special topics in psychology provide a solid basis in the discipline. The one course I truly wish had been offered would've been a class in evolutionary psychology. If you're looking for a solid online degree program to prepare you for a PhD or PsyD program, Tiffin is worth investigating.Read Less"

"I enjoyed my experience although I would have strongly preferred more diversity among faculty. What positively stands out is how much TU relies on student feedback. In an online discussion forum hosted by a professor no subject was off-limits. One student typed about a different professor who she felt was making things overly difficult and acting as if his/her class was the only one students were taking. I was surprised she brought up a colleague of our professor's in the forum and wondered if this was the right time and place, and since the second part of her complaint was something I'd often heard by peers in all levels of my schooling, I paid it little attention. It seemed other students in the forum did the same with responses like 3 credit courses require a lot of reading, etc. Our professor typed a couple of sentences into the forum in mild defense about the rigor of graduate level study, she ranted a bit more, and the discussion moved on to other topics. Later as I completed a student survey for my courses as we were expected to each semester, I decided to talk to my advisor about the importance of completing them. As we spoke over the phone, she responded with an example of a professor who would not be returning the following semester because of several complaints and student survey feedback. Of course, I thought back to the discussion forum and was so glad this student made me feel awkward by bringing up her issue. In an online environment, you have very little opportunity to find out about others' experiences. Had she not brought it up, I would have had no idea. [Regarding the question about Career Services, I did not request any support.]Read Less"

"Keep looking. This university does not take their students seriously. Be prepared to be singled out and bullied. Some instructors care and want their students to succeed, while others prefer to be difficult and judgmental. Sarcasm does not belong in the classroom. You deserve better. Good luck."

"I needed an online program, and Tiffin offered an MH in English at an affordable rate. I am writing this review 1 year after graduation. I am an English teacher going into my 5th year of teaching. This degree has increased my earning potential and is allowing me to pursue an online PhD in Education. I highly recommend this program for teachers as it is helpful and recognized in our field. I loved the professors; I do believe the courses have made me better in my field."

"This online degree provides a level of flexibility around work schedules and other various daily activities. The workload is reasonable, with each class requiring on average about 15 hours per week of your time. Despite this course being an online environment, there is consistent interaction with fellow students. Instructors provide material to facilitate learning and create an effective learning environment. Instructors provide constructive feedback on all assignments and generally post grades in a timely manner to allow you to track your progress. Fellow students are respectful and provide new perspectives on various topics through discussion board posts. This program is laying a solid foundation of skills and knowledge that are required by business professionals. The program is reasonably priced compared to various other programs. I would recommend this program to a current professional looking to develop their business and management skills.Read Less"

"I began studying at Tiffin for the fall semester of 2017. As the university seems to offer a good quality of academics, I may not continue attending after January 2018. For this to be an online graduate degree program it is not very flexible at all to working adults with lives. Before the awkward judgement comes, yes I know it is a Master's program with deadlines like any brick and mortar degree. Any graduate degree worth the financial and mental investment should be rigorous of course. However, I think the school should reevaluate some things. First of all the degree program is marketed as being geared towards working adults with lives. This is not the case at all. My colleagues are enrolled in Doctoral/Doctorate programs (blended traditional/online) who are not this overwhelmed every day. In my first degree program at Penn State, instructors were very encouraging by providing students with both positive and negative feedback. The instructors here at Tiffin are very hard to please giving students negative feedback only. Each class requires almost a five page essay in the weekly Discussion post areas to "almost" be considered sufficient, and that's without the three pages just to reply to two of your peers. With all of this being said you still may only receive a 7 out of 10 if you're lucky. The reasons will be--"Two of your peer replies were sufficient while your others were very weak". The magic word here is two everyone . This doesn't make any sense if the supposed grading requirement is to post at least two sufficient replies. This university might be alright for some students, but I'll be transferring. I should have known something was up as their retention is very low, and class sizes shrink more and everyday. Right now my classes have about twenty active students between the two of them.Read Less"

"Tiffin University had an amazing online collaborative and easy to use academic learning experience. The professors were engaging and group conversations were informative and comprehensive. The financial aid department was horrible to deal with as the employees would never get back to you. Other than that, it was a smooth program that developed high caliber information to the student."

"Education professionals are invested in students performance. Smaller classroom size allowed more interaction. Growing campus and program curriculum. Enhancements to college experience, strong relationship with alumni. Involved in current events of majors."

"I enjoyed this school. It offered the classes on line. The professors were helpful and engaging."

"Tiffin University is a smaller campus that promotes student awareness and curriculum based practices. The staff really gets to know their students and it is enjoyable to go to a class where the teacher truly wants to be there. The instructors make sure to bring real life experiences to the classroom and ask the students to build on those experiences and relate situations or opportunities to them. The campus is a very safe campus with campus security as well as the student night watch constantly patrolling the campus. Also, there are many opportunities for students to earn credit for their tuition by working on campus. Another positive side of Tiffin is that they have a growing sports program and they are able to compete in the NCAA Division 2. As a student I enjoyed both my seated classes and my online classes I took. There is a great diversity of students in the school and it gives you an opportunity to meet people from all around the world. Tiffin University offered a big school atmosphere with a small school relationship. I remember walking down the street and thinking there is always somebody I know out and about, but I don't know everybody I see. For me this was comforting because I was able to make a lot of friends and see familiar faces when I went out, but I didn't feel like I was in high school and I knew everyone. If I could give Tiffin a rating out of ten, I would given them a ten because of their affordability, education, and atmosphere.Read Less"

"Tiffin University has been a very rewarding experience so far and I'm happy I chose them for my Master's program. It's hard having a full-time job and still trying to go to school. Their online classes are convenient and well-worth it. I've learned so much, so quickly, and the professors there are very understanding and knowledgeable. They love providing extensive information and provide you with the proper resources to succeed. I look forward to graduating knowing I've had the best professors on this path to obtaining my Master's.Read Less"

"Great institution with flexible opportunities for learning."

"If you are looking to further your education after your undergraduate studies in criminal justice then Tiffin University online is the place to be. When I started my graduate program at Tiffin, I was challenged but not overworked with the course load. Having already worked 28 years in law enforcement I had seen a lot, and probably had more "real life" experience than my classmates, but I still felt that there was plenty left to learn from the courses they had to offer. I wasn't disappointed. The courses I took in Justice Administration, took me into areas of law enforcement (administration) that I had very limited knowledge about. After completing these courses I came away with a better understanding of management. You won't be disappointed in choosing Tiffin!Read Less"

"Unfortunately the program does not offer any scholarships or grants for graduate students, even based upon higher GPA's. But communication between professors and students are always open and feedback is consistently provided. I value the education I am getting and work hard for it. There is always encouragement from professors that is not demeaning but insightful. The school is accredited and the quality of work and expectations are what I would expect of a graduate program. Work can be time consuming but I feel I will be prepared for eventual doctoral studies.Read Less"

"I attended Tiffin University after enrolling in its online Fast Track Degree Completion program from 2006 to 2008. I transitioned from in-class studies after completing my first course to distance learning because of the convenience of studying at home, eliminating the necessity to commute in Cleveland's inclement winter weather, along with the need to deal with my late night work hours. I highly recommend this university to those considering online, in-class, or hybrid studies. I attended this university using financial aid in the form of Stafford loans and aid from Cleveland Scholarship Program. Dr. Earl W. Campbell, DBARead Less"

"The pros of going to school at Tiffin University are the cost of life which is very inexpensive in that area. Academic support is very good, because it is a small school most professors take time to follow each student. People are nice and polite. The cons are it is not very diverse both the school staff and the students. It is a very small school in a very small town therefore it is difficult to find a job especially for international students. The social life is not as good as it would be in a bigger school. Overall it is a pretty decent schoolRead Less"

"Excellent structure to the online program and access to instructors. Also, my graduate counselor was top notch. The school doesn't have much name recognition, so I have a lot of explaining to do when I talk to people about "where I go to school"."

"I believe this program is perfect for someone who wants to work in the field of higher education along with taking courses at the same time. This program gives lays a solid foundation for a career in higher education"

"I am in the early stages of my MBA. Pro: It is all online so I can learn and work from home. Con: There is more of a focus on learning the material yourself."

"I love Tiffin University and wish that I lived in Ohio so I could attend classes and participate with school functions."