University of North Florida Reviews

"Overall, I was very pleased with the University of North Florida: the class sizes were very good; I found the majority of instructors very helpful and concerned with my progress (without being "easy"); having one campus is very convenient. Specifically, as an older female student, I have over time become disappointed with the CIS program: there was little hands-on, practical "real world" (how I hate that phrase) work; career assistance was non-existent; and the program seemed to have minimal breadth and minimal depth. My understanding that this has and/or is changing: the university as a whole is emphasizing "experiential learning," field work and internships. I do not hesitate to recommend the university, but would say to do the research on the degree program itself. Whatever your major, definitely look into co-ops, internships, and field work.Read Less"

"This program will prepare students to become outstanding professional school counselors. The professors are passionate and highly respected in their field."

"Pro- The program teaches you how to think independently. Con- there are a limited number of faculty Pro- there are a lot of local alumni that work in public agencies and you can network easily. Con- program could be finished earlier if there were more faculty. Pro- great bang for your buck and the program director and other professors are really knowledgeable and passionate about their discipline."

"I am pursing a Master's in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management at the University of North Florida. I absolutely love the program. I attempted two other programs Applied Sociology and Vocational Rehab years ago and just didn't have the maturity or the connection with those programs to be academically successful. In this program I will say, the professor are engaging, accessible, knowledgable, and resourceful. I have take 10 of the 14 courses i need within the program and i havent found one course that I didnt like or couldnt find something to apply to my life in real time . A pro would be both the material and professors in the program are engaging. One con would be I would want all of the course courses for the program to be offered every term. The program is small and has limited resources and faculty. Another pro is the connection to the community, there are many individuals who are in the program that are leaders in the Jacksonville community. One con with the program is that because of the limited number of faculty a student gets used to a certain teaching style and might have difficulty adapting to another style. One pro would be there are lots of opportunities for scholarships.Read Less"

"The University of North Florida offers a well-rounded MBA program for a very reasonable price. The courses are challenging and informative and the professors are very helpful. The academic advisors are also a great resource."

"This is new graduate program, which started in Fall 2014. As being part of the inaugural class, some of the details and specifics of expected coursework aren't laid out-so as a student, you must ask many questions to the faculty to make sure you're on track. Overall, the coursework is challenging and there is a high expectation of performance. Once the program finally gets solidified in its expectations, it will provide a decent value and education."

"Pros, flexibility in online, hybrid and on-campus classes makes professionals life easier. Cons, they dont promote graduate students union."

"I have been extremely pleased with the program. I am challenged and am really learning how to apply my classwork to real-world situations."

"Pros of this program are the top notch faculty considering how small the university is, faculty is available and willing to help, the Jacksonville area provides lots of opportunities for networking or internship (Mayo Clinic). Cons of the program are the limited facilities. It's a smaller university so there is less to work with, however an industrious or resourceful student will find the facilities to be more than enough."

"Physical therapy is a unique profession. Although it is a tremendous amount of work, being able to help patients on a daily basis is more than rewarding enough. The physical therapy program at the University of North Florida is competitive and challenging, yet gives off a very welcoming vibe. All the professors are willing to help students in anything they need and are willing to take time out of their days to assist in any way possible. The small classroom size is ideal and the ratio of students to professors facilitates learning in all aspects.Read Less"

"The professors are top-notch and supportive of the students in the program. They provide excellent help in addressing my concerns, my work, and my future. I feel very confident in my choice of entering the Graduate Program at the University of North Florida. Furthermore, I would recommend the Graduate Program at UNF for anyone who is interested in attending. However, there is a problem with the UNF Graduate Program. No scholarship opportunities exist for the history graduate students except for the Teaching Assistant Program. As for myself, I have relied upon a third-party scholarship that pays a portion of the tuition and my own funds. In the end, the program has first-rate professors, but limited scholarship opportunities.Read Less"

"I feel it is a good program. There is a lot of work but I feel I will be ready when I graduate. They do a lot to support our field. It is in a big city so with the little free time we have there is a lot to do."

"This program is the only one of its kind. It is highly competitive and small. Professors are readily available to assist students."

"I enjoy attending UNF because I know the education I am receiving is very valuable. My professors are very supportive and want to see everyone succeed."

"I enjoy my program because of the passionate and supportive professors we have. I enjoy our clinical sites and I look forward to being a nurse practitioner with my education from UNF."

"I chose the University of North Florida Graduate Program over other institutions based on size, the beauty of the campus and the availability of multiple scholarships. I love my school and how much there is to do in Jacksonville. It's not just a college town. I would say a con of our school is obviously that we don't have a football team, but we have an NFL team to cheer on and support so it's not that bad! Plus, if you get involved you have plenty to do all the time anyways! Also,it's so easy to get internships because there are so many companies and businesses located and centralized in Jacksonville. I wouldn't have chosen anywhere else to further my education.Read Less"

"The program needed to be more technically intensive. So much of public administration (academic and professional) requires rigorous mathematical analysis, but courses supporting this development had been minimized by my graduation date. Because most courses were forums for philosophical tinkering and debate, the program was more of a "Part II" of undergraduate political science. This detraction, however, could be attributed to the product most demanded by the students in the program. Students who were particularly focused on professional application (especially in nonprofit work) found a very appropriate, applicable program of study in the UNF Public Administration program. Furthermore, the adjunct faculty from the government sector were from varied backgrounds, with a wealth of practical knowledge from experiences in recent political administrations on various levels of state. This was a testament to the leadership of the new program director and his vision therewith.Read Less"

"The faculty is amazing but shifting the program to all online classes takes that in-person component away from the students."

"I am just beginning my program, and so far I am very satisfied with the accessibility of instructors and assistance."

"I graduated University of North Florida 2.5 years ago. I attended UNF for 2 years and received my Masters in Elementary Education/ TESOL. I completed my Masters as well as taught full-time and a part-time graduate assistant in the elementary education building. The professors at UNF were professional, educated, and extremely willing to teach me. UNF was a perfect school for me to receive my Masters, especially since I was living out-of-state. I would recommend UNF to any student who is willing to be part of teams, committees, and who are willing to take ownership over their own education.Read Less"