University of North Alabama Reviews

"It was a C- program at best back in 2006. Some professors were nutty and didn’t have much experience teaching online. It could be a better program now, but I can’t really say I learned much. However, I do have an MBA. I visited the campus a few times, it was a stiff atmosphere."

"I would be very careful in attending the UNA MBA program. I already have two degrees from UNA. In my first Master's I received a 4.0 GPA and was very successful in my program gaining acceptance to multiple honor societies. The UNA MBA program is filled with snakes. I received an Incomplete for a course since I was affected by some tornadoes that came through the area. J. I. is a horrible professor, who has no respect or concern for his students in any way. He will not abide the UNA Graduate Catalog, which is the contract between the student and the University. His lack of care for student progression towards success is evident when a person who cares deeply about their grades receives an F for a class they had 85of the work completed. I would do everything to stay away from this professor. Overall, UNA is a great school and highly regarded in the academic realm. I repeat, Do not take a class with J. I. unless you absolutely have to and then ask if someone else teaches the class later on. It is worth the wait for the best education. This is a class he does not actually teach. It is fully online and he has a CTA (Clinical Teaching Assistant) who actually does the grading for him. Every bit of course is pre-made through a company called Cengage Learning. Make sure to check out the other great options as UNA is still a great school, be careful who you take classes with.Read Less"

"I enjoyed my time at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama greatly! My time with the Social Work Department was wonderful! All of the department faculty and staff were always helpful, offered great communication, education, as well as preparation for opportunities post-graduation. All of the staff were more than helpful when looking for help with assignments, internships, and career opportunities. Each professor made a point to ensure that each student had individual assistance for any particular situation. I highly recommend this university for the educational standards, faculty, campus community and administrative assistance that is available. During my time at the University of North Alabama, I also had involvement with other departments and I can only offer positive reviews as well. The university also offers aid in financial assistance information, career services, and disability services. All of these services offer great aid for those with interest throughout the semester. There is also a student success center that can help with tutoring, jobs, campus involvement, advisement and various other questions or concerns. While I was taking classes to accomplish the basic core classes, most of the faculty were helpful and offered any assistance if it was sought for. I took online, in-person, and hybrid classes at this university. I had a great experience with each one and I have also had great interest in the current shift and increased amount of hybrid and online classes. If you are an individual that is interested in campus life or living on campus, I have heard great reviews of that as well. There are many clubs and organizations at the university that have a heavy involvement within the community. I never lived on campus, but I did have friends that did and they had a satisfactory experience with this.Read Less"

"The University of North Alabama is a well-known university for producing educators. In its early years, it was known as Florence State Teachers College. That reputation has not regressed at all. The level of education at the university is comparable to any major state school. The community atmosphere fosters a sense of intimacy and the faculty's accessibility makes the learning process effective and meaningful. The amount of schools in the area make observing and working with educators in the field easy and impactful. The experience that I had at UNA prepared me for my career and gave me an unforgettable college experience.Read Less"

"The University of North Alabama is a great school and has a wonderful social work program. The beautiful campus and surrounding town's home-like environment make studying more enjoyable. The University of North Alabama's student services are very helpful and reduce the stress of the work load. The social work program encourages and challenges students to give their best efforts. There are some of the professors in program that seem to not have the students' best interest in mind, but overall the staff and program are generally helpful.Read Less"

"The beautiful old campus is small enough to easily navigate and the new technology mixed with the Civil War era oldest buildings made it the best of two worlds. The faculty and staff bend over backwards to make sure you succeed. There's all the modern amenities of a large campus but set in a setting that harkens to the days of old."

"The University of North Alabama is a hidden treasure of North Alabama. Not only is the campus beautiful, but the whole city of Florence loves college kids and makes it a really homey college to attend. The school is currently growing and changing, and I was honored to be apart of this growth and development. UNA loves their students and does everything they can to make college a very fun and educational experience that prepares you for your future journey!"

"Awesome School, Professors are fair and they give you a lot of support even with all of my obligations militarily. The curriculum that was put forth is great and really gives you a solid foundation into the business model and how to succeed. I highly recommend this school and program."

"Love the area. The campus was great. The teachers taught me how to work hard and be successful in my heart. I learned to be a hard worker. I learned to research and check on better careers. I love the campus where is located. The sports and gym was fantastic"

"The University of North Alabama is known for Education and Nursing; however, the Social Work program that the school offers is phenomenal. The teachers assist, teach, and personalize the classroom as the students learn and participate in class as well as hands-on experiences throughout each semester. It is definitely a lot of hard work, but the professors are there to support and build the foundation for our future careers. The professors have no issue with meeting with the students in order to get a better understanding on the material. The classes are extremely educational and role plays were done in order to experience how situations could either be good or bad; there was not a class that was not enjoyed. It taught the students insight on how different people work and how important it is to build positive relationships with the people. The best part was the hands-on experience; interacting with diverse individuals and getting to do several different volunteer work was eye-opening for the plethora of possibilities and career choices that social work has to offer.Read Less"

"I loved the campus. The teacher to student ratio is good. However, the lack of communication between university officials and students is an on going problem."

"This MA in education degree was a waste of money. I have over $60,000 in student loans. It was not worth the money to have an advanced degree in education. I even ended up not teaching more than a year because it was so hard to find a job. I am in college for a MSW, something that will be much more useful."

"I found out about the University of North Alabama through a family member and decided to look into their graduate degree program. I found that they provided a great education program with a whole teaching staff that was dedicated to teaching students the necessities in becoming a valued educator of today. Even though I took online classes, many of my instructors taught several classes throughout the program and I became very familiar with what they expected from me. The whole staff from the teachers to financial aid was very friendly and willing to help ma any way that they could. I would suggest this university to anyone.Read Less"

"The University of North Alabama truly offers the full college experience while preparing their students for a successful career in today's competitive work force. This university inspires you to dream for your biggest goals and provides you with the tools to get there. Caring professors, academically rigorous curriculum, amazing tutoring resources, generous scholarships that make college affordable for anyone, opportunities for student employment, a fun and vibrant city and campus life... there is nothing more you could want for your college career. My highest recommendation goes to my alma mater.Read Less"

"UNA has fantastic faculty who are incredibly engaged. Responses to questions and concerns are without delay. The MSN program is challenging, promotes critical thinking, application, and provides high-quality education, which has greatly enhanced my skills in the nursing profession. As each semester progresses, I feel more and more prepared, excited, and confident I have the tools necessary to enter in the nursing education profession. I, without a doubt, feel this program has made a significant impact as I advance my career.Read Less"

"The pros of my graduate program is that it is completely online; however, this can be a con as well because the instructors don't really teach."

"The pros of attending the Master of Professional Studies in Community Development is the ease of access for my classes. The instructors are very knowledgeable and take the time out to really help their students. The classes are engaging, and the students in the class are very diverse."

"Classes are good and are offered at convenient times. Organization and communication could be better."

"The bigest pro is the online MBA program which uses a great mix of online resources and instructor participation. The biggest con is that I do not feel safe on campus lately. I am taking the online classes, but I often go to the campus as well. There used to not be an issue, but lately the crime rate has just skyrocketed from what it used to be."

"The support within this program is amazing; professors and other graduate students are always available to help, and the social nature of the program is a tremendous help when the workload gets heavy. I am only in my first year in this program, but I know I will always remember it."