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Complaint Review: Capella University - Minneapolis Minnesota
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Capella University Degrees not valid in two states now, more to come, instructors no show classes Minneapolis Minnesota
I went to Capella. I studied psychology--well showed up twice a week for a few minutes to "classes". Instructors such as Stephanie Warren (lives and practices in CT without a license) and Nancy Piotrowski never even showed up for class (see rate my professor dot com).
Students have no admission criterion--period. Most can barely write, often plagiarize, are rewarded for anachronistic babble, baby talk text books. Degrees are not recognized in Idahoe and Tennesee. There is scrutiny in other states as well. This is a conspiracy among a money grubbing company, lazy incopenent instructors, and "students" who think they are entitled to degrees without study. If you see the degree on a resume understand it is a bogus document. If you see it on a wall, run. If you want to be honorable and actually master a profession there are only one or two, very difficult to enter, on line schools. Otherwise do it the old fashioned way. Get some really good undergraduate grads, pass the GRE, your know the drill. By the way that major university that you end up attending? It will likely cost you 20% of Capella.
Get this--now Capella has anywhere from 30 to 50 psychology classes going on at any time. Each class has twenty five students. Capella has been doing this for twenty years. Capella has thirty students who have graduated and become licensed. Come folks--do the math! The place is a rip-off.
Fred
Canyon Lake, Texas
U.S.A.
Students have no admission criterion--period. Most can barely write, often plagiarize, are rewarded for anachronistic babble, baby talk text books. Degrees are not recognized in Idahoe and Tennesee. There is scrutiny in other states as well. This is a conspiracy among a money grubbing company, lazy incopenent instructors, and "students" who think they are entitled to degrees without study. If you see the degree on a resume understand it is a bogus document. If you see it on a wall, run. If you want to be honorable and actually master a profession there are only one or two, very difficult to enter, on line schools. Otherwise do it the old fashioned way. Get some really good undergraduate grads, pass the GRE, your know the drill. By the way that major university that you end up attending? It will likely cost you 20% of Capella.
Get this--now Capella has anywhere from 30 to 50 psychology classes going on at any time. Each class has twenty five students. Capella has been doing this for twenty years. Capella has thirty students who have graduated and become licensed. Come folks--do the math! The place is a rip-off.
Fred
Canyon Lake, Texas
U.S.A.
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booklover1975
United States of AmericaThere are NO states where Capella Degrees are not valid
#2Consumer Comment
Thu, June 24, 2010
Capella University is a regionally accredited university. All degrees from Capella are valid degrees in all states.
I believe you are in a field that requires specialized, additional accreditations in order to receive licensure or certification. In this case, advanced education in your field from a school not accredited by your specialized licensing body should only be completed after you are already licensed/certified, as a supplement to your hands-on knowledge.
Many online schools are set up to provide theoretical and research-based knowledge development as opposed to clinical training. These programs are to supplement clinical training already received.
Reality Check
Vero Beach,United States of America
Thinking critical vs. Critical thinking
#3General Comment
Thu, June 03, 2010
To Whom it may concern,
It sounds like individuals that have the most anger toward schools they have failed in are the ones that do not fully understand his or her goals prior to enrollment. Self responsibility is a key issue in the pursuit of any endeavor. Blame or mudslinging is a tool used by the inferior to shield themselves from the painful reality of inadequacy. Psychological outcomes are not related to clinical training, a clear finding in psychology that has been replicated countless times. So an APA degree, or ANY degree for that matter, does not ensure competency nor clinical outcomes.
FYI, this was a question on the EPPP, a national examination for clinical psychologists that I passed on the first try with a 613. I know several APA accredited students that failed this test numerous times. Does that mean they too are from bad schools? Surely not. It means they have specifc weaknesses in test taking, as the students you references may have struggles with grammar and prose, yet be very effective helpers.
Now keep in mind, my EPPP score (613) parallels Syracuse University's PHD program in clinical psychology, the 60th rated school in the entire nation in terms of EPPP scores. I am not sure that a valid argument can be made by someone that uses a weak induction filled with personal experience from merely '2 days a week' of class attendance to discredit an entire University, with several specializations and programs as a whole that you have never witnessed or researched. I suggest reading some entry level critical thinking texts and then begin using some stronger induction skills before making such global conclusions about an entire institution. I do realize that some students at Capella may not meet your admission standards, I fully agree. However, with the high rate of mental disorders in our nation we need people that can persevere and help others, not quitters that project feelings of inadequacy.
concerned educator
United States of AmericaDoesn't sound like Capella Univ. in MN
#4Consumer Comment
Mon, May 24, 2010
I believe this post is not for the correct institution. Capella University based in Minnesota is an online institution which was founded in 1991. Therefore, it can not be the institution depicted in this report as it has not been around for 20 years.
