California Southern University

"Can someone explain this? How its called California Southern University but located in Arizona. Sounds as scam. It seems named like this just to scam International/Online students"

"The PsyD program offers a rigorous and pragmatic curriculum, demanding a high level of commitment. I selected CSU's PsyD Program because of its practical and interesting courses, which significantly enhanced my knowledge and practical skills in areas such as motivation, cognition, psychopathology, psychopharmacology, neuropsychology, and research methods. The professors are responsive, knowledgeable, and hold high expectations, contributing to the program's intensity. The faculty of the PsyD program is highly reputable and active in the field, bringing practical experience to the forefront. I took a class from a professor who is indeed a renowned author of a commonly used psych assessment, adding significant credibility to the program. The courses are intentionally designed to prepare the students for the dissertation process. The statistics course required the students to compose a mini research paper from scratch, with the professor providing step-by-step guidance and feedback throughout. The academic advisors do change often and the students need to be proactive. As a virtual program, it requires a strong sense of self-discipline and motivation, reflecting the prevalent trends in modern education. Students are expected to meet weekly reading, discussion, and assignment deadlines consistently, and those unable to do so will likely find this program less attractive and challenging to complete. The stringent requirements emphasize the program's commitment to maintaining high-quality standards."

"Doctoral student with 11 years of undergraduate and graduate experience at other universities. This has by far, been the worst experience of my educational journey. Many administrative changes have led to poor student support. Not even the office of the president has cared to respond to emails about my degree. If you are ready to be another number with “you’re on your own” mindset, then this school is for you. But the moment you encounter a problem or need support, well you get what you paid for. Sad but truly no one cares. Would never choose this school again."

"Ignore the petty reviews. This is a great school. I highly recommend it. I’ve had nothing but a great experience attending. If I’ve ever needed help , I have 4 people I can reach out to that’ll go to lengths end for me. They really care about your success, and are willing to fight for you no matter what. They’re very academically ahead. Just don’t be lazy, do your work and the experience will be great. I love this school."

"Immensely great school and rigorous learning program. I learned a lot. Each course is about 8 weeks and you can take as many as you can to accelerate the process. My Doctoral Project mentor/chair was very well versed in the area of specialization I wanted to be in, thanks to the match system the University has. I would say it is a difficult program and only for those who are determined and self-motivated to learn and research. If you're not either, I strongly recommend you go to an in-person school."