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American University Reviews
Rating 4.58 out of 5 83 reviews
AU is a great school, especially if you are interested in politics or international relations. Passionate and very experienced professors, great campus, interesting, engaging and challenging courses. School administration could be better though, and it is overpriced and not as diverse as it could be.
I had mostly great professors, save for the occasional one. Classes are generally very interesting, challenging and engaging.
I am more than halfway done with my graduate program with American University. I am currently pursuing my Master's in Business Analytics. The program is online, where each course lasts for 10 weeks as opposed to the standard semester. I enjoy the asynchronous (on-demand) video sessions, though some of them need to be updated. Also, the structure and timing of the courses provide great flexibility for working professionals like myself. All in all, I've had an above-average experience.
I found the coursework to be very engaging and pertinent to the sort of work I'd like to do in my next career step.
Staffed by professionals who see teaching as an extension of the passions that drove them to peacebuilding, law, ethics, statistics etc, the academics are challenging, but engaging, interesting and quite often fun.
Every class I took was challenging but if you apply yourself and hone in on what you’re learning, you’re destined to succeed.
Many of the classes involved discussions, projects, and exams that definitely taught me more than I would’ve thought. Overall, I enjoyed every single course I took in the nutrition education program.
Many of the classes involved discussions, projects, and exams that definitely taught me more than I would’ve thought. Overall, I enjoyed every single course I took in the nutrition education program.
The MS of Nutrition Education program has been both rewarding and challenging. With amazing professors, an engaging community, and lifetime network with alums, I’ve never been more proud to receive a degree from an educational institution.
Focusing my studies on nutrition education has rearranged my future, however, future opportunities are endless with this degree. Receiving advice and communicating with professors and advisors daily, should give you a sense of reassurance. You are not another number at American University.
Focusing my studies on nutrition education has rearranged my future, however, future opportunities are endless with this degree. Receiving advice and communicating with professors and advisors daily, should give you a sense of reassurance. You are not another number at American University.
I love American University because the professors all are able to take the time to talk you through a section you are working on. Living in Washington DC,
American is the best place to be.
American is the best place to be.
I love American University because the professors all are able to take the time to talk you through a section you are working on. Living in Washington DC,
American is the best place to be.
American is the best place to be.
The courses are extremely engaging and interdisciplinary. Also, the course content is very relatable to current topics in the world and very applicable to opinions and actions alike.
Classes have a very good structure and they use a lot of technology to make it easier for you. The material is very clear and very affordable. Professors are also flexible if you work and study, they work with you. It is time consuming, specially if you are studying online, my case is the MBA, you have to do a lot by yourself, but the professors and staff are always available to support and help if you need assistance.
The staff is incredible, professors are very supportive, you have a lot of resources and options. The material for the classes is very clear and you have advisors to help you with anything you need.
I am an online graduate student in the Master of Public Administration and Policy (MPAP) program. The program is truly fantastic in a lot of ways; the online class software is robust, there are small cohorts so you get to personally know your classmates despite being in an online program, a lot of the students reside in DC like myself so it was easy to have in-person connection, and so on. My one critique is that professors in this program are part-time and mostly use their doctorates for industry work. This is okay, but it does leave some professors a little less engaged than I would expect from a traditional graduate school instructor. There is also a merit scholarship for students. The program has rolling admission and is a full-time, two-year program. It is structured so you take condensed 8-week classes back to back instead of a traditional semester schedule, and you don't have a summer break. I have personally found this a little challenging. Overall it's been a good experience.
My experience at American University has been amazing. I am currently enrolled in the Master of Business Administration Program (Online). All the professors have real world experience and do a really good job preparing you for the future. The professors are willing to meet and discuss with students at any point in time. I would recommend the MBA program to anyone who wants a challenge and very rewarding education.
American University is one of the few schools in the Washington DC area that offer a degree in Taxation. It is highly rated by the Big Four companies in the region so for career outlook, it is great. The school provides virtual career fairs with very well-known employers. The classes are very knowledgeable and the professors bring real world experience into each lesson. The classes are exciting and makes you think outside the box. American University provided me with a well-rounded, career focused education. As a student, the career center has been impressive with the events, career fairs, and guest speakers have been interesting.
Current attending American University (AU) as a graduate student. This is my first year as a grad and so far I've had a great experience. One of the things that I appreciate the most from AU is the open communication from school leaders on how they plan to take action on all social, political, and economic challenges that may affect the student body educational experience.
The coursework that I've taken, thus far, in pursuit of my MBA has been very engaging, challenging, and useful for my field of study. The great thing about AU is that they have an academic support team that remain proactive to help you succeed throughout the graduate program. Each professor that I've had a chance to engage with has been more than willing to answer my questions during "after-hours", provide additional help with more challenging material, and have shown that they want you to do well in their courses.