University of La Verne Reviews

"Pros: I have just completed the first year of my graduate program and I can honestly say that I am glad to have chosen the University of La Verne. It is a wonderful and beautiful campus that has supportive professors. I am in the clinical psychology (Psy. D.) program. This is a doctorate degree in the field of clinical psychology and the University of La Verne has a phenomenal doctorate program. There are many things that I love about my graduate program. The first thing is that the professors are incredibly invested. This is wonderful and makes me feel extremely supported as a student. Secondly, the program is very competitive. There are only nine students in my cohort (including myself). However, while it is a selective program, the students are not competitive among themselves. We all help one another and build an environment of love and support. Additionally, our professors and the program directors have made a wide variety of clinical opportunities available for us. There is everything from clinical field work to the ability to conduct research or present posters at conferences. Our professors are inspiring and help motivate us every step of the way. I can NOT stress how supportive they are. The quality of education in our program is simply among the best. In addition, the campus is vibrant with diversity and is very safe. As a young woman, safety is something that I value and diversity has always been of importance to me. I feel that you learn a lot from being around students of every ethnicity and background. I feel that I will be very successful in my future as a clinical psychologist, because of the graduate program I chose. Cons: While my graduate program is wonderful, there are some elements of the program that can be improved. Financial aid is the biggest issue. While many graduate programs are expensive and there is little financial aid, the costs of my graduate program is primarily funded through loans. This is difficult, because as students I do not know how we can pay all of this back when we enter the working world. This aspect of my graduate program is worrisome. It is difficult to balance finances while juggling such an intensive program. Additionally, I feel that the program is a bit too intensive. However, I do understand that at the doctorate level, difficulty and rigor is to be expected.Read Less"

"Great small University, program workload is high but expected for the career field. Classes cover large area of information required to succeed in the field. The program would benefit from Graduate support resources such as financial aid or scholarships for internship placements."

"Pros: The M.S. in Educational Counseling is a wonderful program that prepares you for your future career as a school counselor. This program allows you the opportunity to complete either the 'masters only' option or the masters with PPS credential. Faculty is easy to reach and supportive as well and the cohorts are small and intimate. Classes are easily designed for working professionals and the program is well designed. Cons: While almost every Counseling program requires fieldwork hours, the hours required for this program can seem rather demanding. While completing back-to-back courses (10 weeks each), while attempting coursework, work, family, etc., finding the time to complete the internship hours can be challenging. Also, the process of obtaining an intern position was stressful and difficult. This must be acquired by the student on their own time with no assistance by the university.Read Less"

"I earned my M.S. in Leadership and Management. The variety of off-site locations made the program extremely accessible to both my home and work sites. Faculty is knowledgeable, encouraging, helpful, and open."

"Prons: Each class helped me attain valuable knowledge. Cons: The university is very expensive. I can only afford one class per semester."

"The pros to the graduate program at the University of La Verne are the class sizes are relatively small which makes it easier to network with fellow classmates, the ratio between student and professor is about 1:16, the program prepares individuals from the start by getting students involved in the career field, and many more positive aspect. The one con is that the university offers little financial aid (scholarships) packages for graduates."

"I am enrolled in a MBA program in Healthcare. I am hoping to graduate in the first quarter in 2016. I truly believe this program will help me learn the insights of business management. The last class which ended a week ago gave me excellent exposure in business operations, my favorite topic was Lean/ Six Stigma. In addition to gaining knowledge and insight, I am hoping the MBA program will help me advance in my career. Upper management and director level jobs are requiring MBA graduates. Finally, this program is helping me expand my network. The classes at Laverne university is attended by professionals, it helps me learn from other's experience. The only con of my gradate program is that it is extremely expensive. I can only afford one class at a time and that is the reason why I will be graduating in 4 years and not 2 years. Thank you for you time and attention .Read Less"

"La Verne has a very exciting program with Professors and faculty that take time to interact with students and provide extra help to anyone who may be in need. The courses are relevant to current times and can be applied directly to the workplace."

"The University of La Verne graduate program in Educational Counseling was a great program overall because of their regional education program. The majority of the courses taken were with adjunct professors from surrounding universities as well as from the main campus, and classes were scheduled to meet the needs of working professionals. It was also an intimate group. With only 15 in our cohort, we were able to get to know each other well and share our experiences working in the field. The only con to this program was that without being on a traditional campus, the sense of overall academia was not present, but the academic rigor was. I would highly recommend the University and the program to anyone considering an education in school-based counseling.Read Less"

"The graduate program is excellent. A pro is that the professors and the staff are always helpful and readily available. In addition, another pro is that you feel as though you are actually learning something and that the information you are receiving is valuable and can be utilized not only inside the classroom but outside of the classroom as well. Another pro is that the number of students in a classroom are small so you feel as though you are an actual person that counts instead of just a number in a crowd of many. The classes are taught by actual professor instead of TA's that may be lacking in experience. Also, because the classroom sizes are small you are able to participate is discussions and asks questions which enhances the learning experience. However, a con is that the tuition cost that is consistently increased. Also, it is difficult to find parking and even when you purchase a parking permit it seems as though it is a waste of money because the permitted parking spaces are always full.Read Less"

"The professors are there to make sure you succeed. They are available, approachable, and encouraging. All of the staff from receptionists to financial office are very courteous and personable. The program is a bit expensive but the program was perfect for my needs."

"I love that the University Of La Verne offers a quality education that is convenient for individuals that work. Their program is tailored to meet the needs of students in a variety of locations by having cohort programs in various locations, not just in the city of La Verne. The staff and administrative officials are very helpful and accommodating. They are truly there to assist students to be successful. They are preparing me well to be able to pursue my dream career of becoming a School Counselor.Read Less"

"Great program! Staff and professors are welcoming and create a comfortable setting for students."

"The pros are that the staff are knowledgeable, helpful and the classes are relative to my career of choice. The cons are that the campus is over an hour away from my home and I am not receiving enough financial aide to cover all of my school costs."

"Tell us about your college experience.It was not difficult to register for classes, as opposed to some public colleges I previously attended. Instructors were very active and helpful. This school was a good fit for me because it offered the degree I wanted in online format. I had to work, so online classes fitted my schedule very well. Although classes were conducted online, classmates were very interactive by communicating via Blackboard.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?No, I would choose the Accounting degree instead because of the career market today.What advice can you offer other students?Try to get connection as much as you can. Either with professors or classmates.Read Less"

"Overall, the school is good but very costly"

"Pros: The University of La Verne has small class sizes, which facilates strong professional relationships among students and between students and instructors. The courses are challenging and real life experiences are integrated within text book material. The program has a strong advocacy for the success of ethnic minority students and uses and teaches multicultural theories within the curriculum. Cons: The program is expensive, since it is a private university. Students are charged per unit, which can sometimes make taking more classes difficult due to the high expense that accumulates. For some students, this may force them to take a longer time to finish the program.Read Less"

"Pros - Easy to manage workload with the MBA for Experienced Professionals program; various campus locations including online options"

"I love graduate school. We learn new ways and different techniques which we use in our lives every day."

"I love school and am thrilled to persue my M.B.A. University of La Verne is a great campus and very friendly staff and students."