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My experience in the graduate education program at Drexel University was exceptional! The program was rigorous and intellectually challenging, which pushed me to grow both professionally and academically. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the opportunity to collaborate with doctoral students from disciplines outside of education, which broadened my perspective and enriched the learning experience.

The faculty were deeply invested in student success and provided meaningful one-on-one support... Read More throughout the program. Their mentorship and accessibility made a significant impact on my academic journey. Combined with the university’s strong reputation and commitment to excellence, the program provided a high-quality graduate experience that prepared me well for leadership in the field of education.

The program is in shambles. Administration fails to hold up their end of contracts (syllabi to core program components) while holding students to extreme and often confusing standards. To pass the first supervision course you must meet a required amount of contact hours with clients in the Drexel counseling center. However, there were not enough clients for anyone in the program to meet their required hours. Despite the lack of clients, students are required to spend 20 hours a week sitting in a... Read More clinic. During interviews prior to joining the program I was very excited about the curriculum, however once the program started, the curriculum was changed and the primary reasons I had for choosing Drexel were effectively removed from my education (specifically sex therapy with an LGBTQ+ focus). Many of the classes have the same syllabi as Community College courses I have taken (the same exact assignments and textbook were used for the masters level course in addiction as were used at Delaware Tech Community College). The only differences between some classes at Drexel and those at DTCC are the quality and the price. At DTCC the professors had experience and were competent, and the courses cost a few hundred dollars. At Drexel, the professors and administration are not competent and the courses cost thousands of dollars. If you’re looking for a quick path to become a therapist without doing research or becoming competent in your field and you have a bunch of money to blow, Drexel is great. If you’d like to be an evidence focused, competent therapist, save your money and take it somewhere else (PhD programs will pay you!)

This program was the best experience ever. Yes it is demanding and yes there are deadlines and expectations; same as within the working world. The school is expensive; however, they have tuition reimbursement deferments, and discounts for being a member/staff of an affiliated program such as the ANA, or as an alumnus. It is possible to get A’s in the classes I graduated with a gpa of 3.98. You just have to treat it like a job; there are deadlines. In this higher level of learning; you should be organized,... Read More capable of following directions, be able to pay attention to a syllabus and follow an outline for assignments. Look at it as if you contracted a company to work on replacing your home roof. A house is one of the biggest expenses we will make in our lives next to education and transportation. Do you want the company; roofing your house, to complete the project on time? Do you want them to follow the contract you outlined? Use the products you specified, at the agreed upon price. In addition, do you want to know when there going to show up? Provide quality workmanship, not cut corners, or charge you for materials not used or returned to the store? Of course you want all of this on point. The same goes with the student/program/syllabus contract. The student has to participate in their education and provide quality workmanship; within the timeline, set forth within the contract/syllabus. Basically we are adults and responsible for our actions or lack of action. Life moves along wither you choose to participate in it or not. Paying for the course does not guarantee a passing grade by means of being dragged along for the ride. Set goals, do not passively say you need to participate. Actively participate, with an I can and I am attitude. Anything worthwhile does not come free of charge or struggles. If this were so everyone would do it. Believe in yourself and be honest with yourself, about what you can and can not do. There is no shame in failing; failing is another form of learning. Reach out ask questions be active in you education and life. If it is too difficult back up and reassess; is this something you want, can or have the ability and time to do? The instructors are very educated, considerate and do work with you in emergencies. I have completed the MSN program having had a septal wall MI, two heart caths, cardiac admissions, my son having a couple suicide attempts, and several severe chronic bronchitis infections. All the while with camping/traveling with my hotspot and computer, while working full-time. You just have to keep the lines of communication open be honest and put forth your best workmanship. Because if you don’t take care of your personal business who will. I can not say enough good about the school they are the best. In addition if you expect a quality education and experience, you will be hard pressed to find it at bargain store prices, sadly. You get what you pay for. One last thing I took my computer with me to the hospital and everywhere, I went even in pre-op and worked until being sedated.

As far as I could tell, the Biomed graduate program here is a scam. The "professors" just dump most of the work on their TA's, who are usually also your classmates in other courses. A graduate level course took three weeks to get to the fact that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Again, this was a graduate level course! Most courses also "meet" with undergrads, which really means that it's an undergrad course that they just stuff graduate students in. Do you enjoy group projects and presentations?... Read More Because you're going to do them in just about every class. This way the lazy professors doesn't have to do ANYTHING, the students can teach each other! Just what I wanted, to pay absurd amounts of money to have some undergrads teach me basic, basic info. Incorrectly. I have no idea what they're teaching the undergrads but it sure isn't biology or engineering. Research opportunities are extremely limited as well, don't believe their lies. I wish I could trade my MS degree in for food stamps. Please don't make the same mistake I did.

Terrible school. Several unforeseen charges and difficulties. There were way too many errors made by the school I ended up paying the price for. Anytime I talked to someone on the phone they were very rude and did not seem to know how to do their job. Financial aid was terrible. Unless you have about $65,000 dollars free money, you'll have to take out several loans. Think twice before you commit. I would not recommend this school. They claim not to charge you tuition while you go out on Co-op however... Read More I was charged the full amount. There are so many other schools with great programs and opportunities. THINK BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!! Even now, as a student who withdrew, I am still paying for the mistakes the university made.

Great institution with quality education. The Coop program is top notch. I came to this school and was employed throughout my years from undergrad to graduate school. Small size classes and great professors.The Quarter system is fast paced and great if you are ready to work and finish school quickly. From 2000 to 2005 I have already got my bachelor and Masters degrees. it is expensive ,but it is a private institution. The financial Aid office is awesome. They will work with you throughout your program.... Read More This school will one day be among the top notch private university to the likes of Brown and Stanford. I have no regrets attending Drexel. Go Dragon!

I have no regrets, having chosen Drexel University for my undergraduate studies. Beyond academics, Ive learned self-advocacy, agency, how to collaborate, and how learn from failures. Drexel has great research- and industry-experienced instructors, rigorous coursework with real world applications, relevant majors and program offerings that parallel workforce trends, and career development opportunities alongside cooperative learning experiences (whereas students can graduate with up to 1.5 years of... Read More work experience). Additionally, Drexel is in the heart of Philadelphia, rich with great museums, job opportunities, shopping, food, and culture.

One of Drexel Universities greatest features is the hybrid online/on-campus program option, offering so much flexibility to students like me. I commenced the graduate program in Information Systems as a full-time, on-campus student. My spouse and I had moved to Philadelphia from out of state and we welcomed our first child towards the end of my program's first year. The Drexel community was incredibly supportive and welcoming. I recall several professors who would check on me, the note-taking pregnant... Read More student sitting on the lecture hall steps, and yet, they kept the class moving right along. I was motivated so much by this that I took full classloads each semester! I think the challenge of managing that specific section of my life was enhanced by being treating well and with high expectations by my classmates, professors, advisers, family, and friends. Over my coursework, I have had excellent, super-responsive professors teaching from various field backgrounds and who are actively in the field of practice. This offers priceless networking opportunities for us students! I was accepted into Northwesterns Information Systems graduate program, but I looked beyond the immediate brand name recognition of NU. Drexels dynamic professors, cost-affordability, active student body (on- and off-campus), and well-regarded education made my choice clear. Emphasis in the classroom and online has always been competitive collaboration: Students innovate with each other and professors intensely and push each other to really grow as scholars. Students are supportive; the campus vibe is very family friendly and professional simultaneously. I would definitely recommend Drexel University to prospective undergraduates, graduates, and all other forms of students!

I notice most of the reviews are written by master students, and a lot are from business schools. OK, they might feel the tuition worth it. However, for me, I feel the PhD program, esp. the information studies, sucks. I am progressing very well in the project. In fact, I am one of the best students, 4.0 GPA, 5+ papers. The reason I hate it, is that, although it supports me for 5 years, it is only equivalent to less than 3.5 years. I cannot finish what I intend to finish, it is unlikely for me to... Read More end up in a good company. 1. the first-year class is philosophy, and it is totally useless. i get A for all, but I learned nothing. I never used in my research. it is entire year. 2. i am in a lab, doing data science without data. there is no data at all. we have to collect the data ourselves. when I see phds from other university are experiment over given data and important projects, I regret my decision to come to drexel. Take my advise. If you want to apply for Drexel PhD, esp. information science, think twice. Go to better universities, like Temple, it is at the same level, but in fact it is much better.