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Lakeland University offered a fantastic option that allowed me to take my final 2 years of college online. I had my associates degree from a prior college and transferred credits, so all I needed was credits for the final 2 years. My major was computer science and I was able to take every class online, including the remaining core classes. The instructors and class material was both relevant and helpful. I took a class in Android Development over the summer as an optional elective and it was probably... Read More my favorite class. The instructor had on the job experience which I think helped with the ever changing updates that come to mobile phones. We had an update mid semester that broke things and he was able to assist us in working through the issues and how to adjust what changed. I would absolutely recommend people attending Lake Land who are looking to further their education.

Instructors in the MA Counseling program have been good/great. But they are all adjuncts so the school has trouble attracting and retaining, and very few have PhD. The MAC program is disorganized and badly-run and it's hard to avoid driving all over the state to get the required classes. Administration and advising staff provide little-to-no support in finding internships or resolving problems. Program claims to be pursuing CACREP accreditation but for two years has not sent in the application. Communication... Read More about important things (CACREP, changes to semester length, upcoming meetings) is nonexistent. Recently internship requirements were silently changed after the semester started and program director didn't inform students, but asked instructors to do so. This program is not a good value and really problematic for working adults. You will likely find promised advantages (flexibility, format of classes, accreditation) don't materialise. Advice: find a CACREP-accredited program elsewhere.

My instructors have been excellent and overall the program is good however be aware the "BlendEd" is not really a thing. There have been zero courses offered via BlendEd for the Clinical Counseling program. Although they touted BlendEd to me during recruitment as a big selling point over other schools and programs, once I got two semesters into my program I discovered that everyone has to literally drive to other cities to take the required classes because they don't use the BlendEd at all despite... Read More having the equipment in every classroom. There have been several classes which definitely required real-time interaction but all of which could have been conducted via the BlendEd video streaming. I can't describe how badly this has impacted my ability to complete the program as quickly as they promised. If you're a working adult, be prepared to drive all over the state at night to compile the credits you'll need to complete this program.

As a non-tradition graduate student at Lakeland College, I enjoy the flexibility of evening and online classes to complete my degree. The new Milwaukee center is innovative, making my peers and I connect live throughout Wisconsin, other states, and even at the center in Japan. I enjoy the diversity of my instructors and classmates, and chose Lakeland as the college is accredited by the Wisconsin Licensing Board to obtain my Professional Counselors license when ready. Being in my first semester at... Read More Lakeland College, I haven't determined any 'cons' to the graduate program as of yet.

Lakeland College offers students many options for learning and as I am working full-time it is convenient for me to take as many classes online as possible. Lakeland also has many satellite campuses which allows students like me who do not live near any one major campus to attend face to face classes. Lakeland College does not offer any scholarships to its graduate students. I would greatly appreciate any financial help that I would be given to complete my education and move on to the next phase... Read More of my life.