University of North Florida Reviews

"I am confident our program is the best there is in the field of school counseling."

"I believe my school's graduate program is great for preparing students for their chosen career path."

"Very useful degree program and I'd recommend it if you need to stay in the Jacksonville area and also, if you are looking to further your career."

"This program is helping me to work towards my career goals of advancing in my current job at a hospital. The professors are fantastic and are passionate about what they do and are always available to help. I have learned a wealth of information so far and have networked and met many new people that could benefit me down the road. The cons to this program are the costs involved, tuition is very expensive for graduate courses and I have had to take out student loans to cover these expenses. I also live about 50 minutes from campus, and this traveling to hard on me while working a full time job."

"I am very happy with the quality of education here at the University of North Florida. The teachers are excellent and very helpful. I know that I can always ask them for help and advice about my assignments and the quality of my writing. With their assistance, I have made significant strides in my writing, which I hope will help me enter a Doctoral Program. Overall, the academic environment is peaceful and conducive to learning. However, I am not pleased with the lack of scholarship opportunities in the History Department at UNF. Due to expenses, I cannot be a full-time student. Also, I have had to rely on my part-time pay and some scholarship assistance from outside third parties. Overall, I feel excited that my Graduate School is nearing completion. Thankfully, I had many excellent teachers who took their time with helping me become a better student and writer."

"The UNF physical therapy program has some of the best faculty out there. The Jacksonville area has many experts in the field of PT who often come as guest lectures (vestibular rehab, women's health, ect). The area is very nice and the campus is beautiful. Class sizes are small (-30). There are many volunteer opportunities with various programs, such as adaptive sports."

"This program is phenomenal! Quality professors who make a sincere effort to know their students, strong affiliations with the community, and a positive morale throughout the student body are among the many attributes that make it such a wonderful experience! The campus is a bit isolated, and tuition is a bit pricey, but I feel that UNF's MHA program is worth it!"

"I love my graduate program. The professors really want to see students succeed. The program is difficult but if you put the work and time in you will do just find. The program is very research heavy and that is great for my field. I am learning things that will ultimately help me have a very successful career in psychology. I love that the program is small; helps to feel like you can talk to the professors one and one and they actually know who you are. The work load is what you would expect for a Master's program. The program pushes you to do things that you may be afraid to do, like public speaking at conferences and teaching, but you quickly find out it is for the best. Especially if you plan to attend a doctorate program."

"Faculty is exceptional and passionate. Applicable skills are developed in this program and students are prepared for post graduation. Great program at a fantastic institution."

"The con, of course, is the feeling of being overwhelmed, but that comes and goes and was not unexpected. The pros far outweigh the cons as the SOAR program can justifiably boast of outstanding professors and a well-designed program. The depth of caring and ability of all the staff involved in the program is truly awesome. Soar has, does and will contribute to the over-all growth and progress of the school counseling profession in a positive and meaningful way."

"The DPT program at UNF is excellent and very much under-rated among nation rankings. The vast majority of the faculty are excellent and the program's graduates seem to be well-esteemed by local employers. Jacksonville as a city supplies all of the fun that a DPT student has time for. The only problem with the city is that it lacks a decent variety of good off-campus study areas. UNF is a growing program with excellent leadership which has been a good source of motivation for me as a student."

"THis graduate program prepares you for a job in public administration. The program is small so there is not a lot of endowment money or grant money but it is sufficient to get through the program with minimal damage. The concentrations are limited though the program had what i wanted to study. The Director of the program has 30 years of experience with public administration and policy as well as 20+ years with teaching experience."

"There are several pros and cons. A few pros are the staff and faculty. I have an amazing mentor within the field and she has introduced me to several people within the field of Criminology. I am challenged every day by the amount of reading and information that we as graduate students are requested to do. We have beautiful facilities and easy access to most of the faculty. A couple of the cons are they do not have direct mentors for the Graduate students. They do not have a Doctorate program as of right now. Also, some of our classes are not available each semester so it does make it difficult to finish in exactly two years. Overall, I really enjoy the program at UNF."

"I feel that this program exceeded my expectations. The course load was challenging and exciting courses that were relevant to the area of study were always available."

"Pros - Great support from peers and faculty. Great professor who know their material and want to help you in any way the possibly can. Cons - Not enough scholarships to apply for and not enough opportunities to pay for funds through the University."

"Great support from faculty. Exceptional hands-on learning."

"Great faculty and great support. Hands on learning"

"Some professors are stuck in the old ways. Technology could be used more. Old time college desks need to be replaced with modern computer desk with terminal connections. Transportation around area is okay but needs improving."

"The University of North Florida Mental Health Counseling program is a great program for all. The school is beautiful and the faculty are always available to assist the students. The coursework was relevant and up to date. The workload is manageable and the opportunity for community internships is outstanding."

"The graduate program at UNF is great for Jacksonville residents. The accounting program is well-established and the teachers are extremely knowledgable. Unfortunately, as with any graduate school, the tuition rates are high compared to the undergraduate rate."