California State University - Fullerton Reviews

"The pros of my graduate program is that it is very affordable to go to school. They allow you to take as many classes as you would like. They provide good support in order to finish the program. The cons of the program is that parking is bad at the school. There isn't much of a social life as a graduate student."

"The Social Work- Flex program is very affordable, the staff is wonderful, and it's located in Irvine which is very accessible."

"Being in the first semester of my graduate program, it is hard to give a fair overview. This is my assessment so far: the campus is clean, classes are not too far from the student parking structure, plenty of eateries within campus and around, close to shopping centers & freeway, highly reputable graduate programs (especially in business), sophisticated new business building, and helpful staff/faculty. Cons: the library could use a facelift, the neighborhood south of the campus does not seem safe, and transportation is not the best (of course, being a suburban area)."

"The "pros" of my MSN program are that it offers: (1) a highly competitive academic course load compared to the other CSU Nursing programs in the state of CA (2) very knowledgable and diverse faculty with skill sets from a variety of nursing backgrounds (3) an incredible simulation lab and access to state of the art technology for us to practice and learn new skills (4) small class sizes that provide a more intimate learning environment (5) early introduction and practice to clinical rotations to better prepare us for the nursing world (6) faculty that are accessible through a variety of mediums (7) a well-rounded cohort of individuals whose personalities complement each other (8) a non-competitive environment within the cohort itself––our focus is more on supporting each other in our successes and encouraging each other in our missteps The "cons" of my MSN program are: (1) limited class times (2) disorganization with picking clinical sites electronically"

"The program was very affordable and had faculty that were either current or former leaders in their respective fields."

"It is the largest school (enrollee-wise) in the Cal State system, and seems to have the most diversity, both in student population and course and major availability. The history program is fabulous, with a variety of majors and minors, as well as the Theta Pi chapter of the history honors society Phi Alpha Theta and award-winning publication the Welebethan. The faculty is still consulting, researching and writing in their specific fields, and one is even a national officer in Phi Alpha Theta. It is a great Masters program with lots of preparation for launching into either a career in Oral History or a PhD program, or as a supplement to another career path. The only drawbacks are limited resources in the library, although interlibrary loan from Cal State and UC schools is available; cost of living, which can be very expensive in Orange County, even on campus; and parking and transportation. Parking is limited and the bus service to the school does not readily connect bus service with LA County, rather only with Orange County. It is convenient to get to, though, if you have your own transportation, and financing is not impossible to get if you work for it. Overall, one of my favorite schools!"

"Pros of the program are various. One is being able to work as a licensed therapist either in private practice or for the government. Cons is the financial burden and the costs."

"Program is well organized. Dean of the school is very personable and can be seen interacting with students on a daily basis."

"Its a tough program and worth the effort to get the graduate classes I need. Sometimes the professors are a little overwhelmed so getting in to meet with them is hard to do."

"The fact that many of the graduate professors have actual business experience is a huge plus in my eyes because they can bring real world experience and apply it to the concepts we are learning in class. I also like how dedicated the school is to improving their business program and how the school eventually wants to be a top B-School graduate program in the United States. Furthermore, the fact they are always on the cutting edge of business for example they just recently implemented the Business Analytic concentration, which is suppose to a new upcoming job sector within the business world. The last aspect of the program I am impressed by is the amount of companies they get to come on campus to recruit or talk about the industry. On the negative side I wish there was more alumni involvement with attempting to get recent graduates a good job especially since there are thousands of business alumni within the southern California region. I also wish the program would would somehow cost less that it does."

"The parking is easily accessible, the teachers are very knowledgeable and they want you to be successful."

"Pros: * MSHE program has clear learning objectives for students * Faculty are very supportive to enrolled students * There is a balance between leaerning inside the classroom and out oof class learning * There is a promotion to learn through student involvement Cons: ** Full time program is challenging for full time working professionals"

"Pros: A small physics department with a few very high quality professors leads to working close with a skilled professional. The graduate adviser works closely with the students and gives each one career and professional advice invaluable to future success. Classes can be challenging and informative. Cons: Higher cost of living in the surrounding area makes it difficult to live near the school without extra income beyond what working as a T.A. provides. A small department size means limited graduate classes each semester."

"The teachers are all very knowledgeable and are there to help you with any questions or issues that you may have. The assignments that are given help you learn about yourself as well as the community around you. Every assignment that I have completed thus far has been beneficial. This graduate program is on the California State Fullerton Irvine campus. The parking is easily accessible, and there are on campus police."

"The program is very challenging giving students the opportunity to hone critical thinking and problem solving skills of real world situations."

"Great school with a lot diversity and academic support."

"I feel that there is not a support system for my program because there is no cohort. Also, there is a very competitive atmosphere and the financial aid department gives incorrect information. However, the program classes are really good and the faculty have a lot to offer within the classroom."

"The master in accounting program of CSU Fullerton is most prestigious among CSU campuses. However, the program requires more prerequisite classes, which postpone my graduation date."

"This was an excellent program because of the cost relative to other Public Health programs. In addition, the faculty and other students are extremely supportive and easy to work with. With regards to cons or potential negatives, I wished there were more specialty tracks to choose from such as Epidemiology."

"The Program for the Masters in Social Work is excellent. They provide a comfortable environment where students feel supportive, encouraged, and motivated. The program provides personal attention to each student and advisement. The course are relevant and effective. The professors and faculty are professional and approachable. They prepare us for future work and ethical professionalism. A small program with elite outcomes!"