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My school experience at Pepperdine has changed my life. Even though I have not officially begun my career, the program has forever impacted me on a fundamental level as a human being. The courses are crafted by licensed professionals in the field of clinical psychology. Each of my professors who has led our live Zoom classes has also been licensed. The staff at Pepperdine is very intentional in their communication and guidance along the way, which has been very different from the schools I have attended... Read More before. I always hear back from my school's clinical team within the same day after I email them.

The lack of openmindedness in this program was shocking, considering it is geared toward those who are supposed to be understanding of others. The price is obscene for the material that is gone over. I am almost done with the program and truly wish I had gone to another school. Most classes feel redundant and like you are teaching yourself and the professor uses class time to voice their personal views on the world instead. I am too deep in the program to transfer schools, but I am so displeased... Read More that I have looked into doing so anyway.

I chose Pepperdine over other programs because of their reputation but have been incredibly disappointed. It's basically a diploma mill. All of my teachers have been adjunct, several are new graduates themselves with no teaching experience, no license, and little clinical or research experience. The MAP program does not prepare you for doctoral programs and several of my classes won't even transfer. I've only had three doctoral level professors and all of them graduated from Alliant. If you just... Read More want the degree and easy classes then enroll but if you want to earn a doctorate then Pepperdine is just a waste of time and money.

Pepperdine is an exceptional University. There isn't a bad thing I can say about the school. During my time at Pepperdine I was apart of the Womens soccer team, which gave me a purpose while I was at school. From there I made life long friends and mentors, that I talk to bi-monthly. Pepperdine prides itself in have intimate class sizes that, the largest class being about 100 students, and that was something I really liked. I would always hear my friends from other school say they had auditoriums... Read More filled with 700+ student, and knowing myself I would have been lost in the shuffle. Pepperdine's campus is also breath taking, the school is located across the street from the ocean and they always have events going on so you feel connected to the university and the community. Lastly, I want to note that the ac anemic advisors and professors are exceptional. while at Pepperdine I was originally a Sports Medicine major and half way through I decided to change to a Psychology major, the professors and advisors worked with me, got me on the right track and I graduated in 4 years.

The courses offer small student to teacher ratios which allows the student to really engage with the instructor. The professors are really interested in learning about your career goals, research interests, and project ideas. The library staff is quite knowledgeable and can help you navigate the databases to find the right peer reviewed articles for your assignments. The course plan clearly outlined which courses were needed to earn the degree. The career counseling office staff helped me navigate... Read More the job hunt front and provided interview tips. The job fair also gave me an opportunity to meet representatives from many school districts and find the right career fit for me. The school is expensive so take the time to learn about your financing options.

Beware. This online program requires two workshops in LA. The first of which is a complete drain on your bank account as they choose the hotel and you foot the bill. Additionally the workshop is a complete waste of time. If you like spending 11 hours straight in a kumbaya session with people you dont know. This might be for you. If not you should look elsewhere. The weekend workshop is mandatory if you dont stay for the entire weekend you have to start over another semester. Ridiculous, childish,... Read More really expected more from this program.

I loved my experience at Pepperdine University. At Pepperdine, I gained an education that prepared me for my graduate studies and challenged me in my intellectual development; I learned to ask better questions, to think deeply and critically, and to manage a variety of responsibilities at the same time. While all of this was valuable, the biggest takeaway from my Pepperdine experience was the community I developed. Through international programs, life in the residence halls, and my work as a Resident... Read More Advisor and on the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council, I developed friendships that will last a lifetime. I met people that had different views from me, and rather than alienate me, they challenged me to think deeply about why I believe what I believe and their influence ultimately made me a more informed and confident person. Pepperdine cultivates this strong community primarily through International Programs, which is ranked #1 in the world. Having studied in Argentina and London, I can attest to the superb nature of these programs and how they made me more globally minded, equipped me with a second language, and enhanced my personal development. On campus, the Great Books Colloquium contributed the most to my academic development, and I would recommend it to all students. I learned the most in my Great Books classes. I love Pepperdine, and I'd choose it again and again. Pepperdine is a Christian institution, and while this is apparent in Pepperdine's administration and campus life, I never felt like the university was forcing any ideas on me. I always felt like I could express my views freely. Pepperdine is true to its mission; it equips you for purpose, service, and leadership in the great wide world after graduation. And the ocean view isn't too shabby. Ayo Waves!

Pepperdine was a great university with multiple resources available in both the administration and the professors. I recommend anyone pursuing an MBA to give Pepperdine your consideration as it does a great job of teaching the fundamentals of business to students. The programs is two years with an array of emphases provided by the program for the students to choose from based on their projected career path. The program is challenging however with this comes sound knowledge, networking opportunities,... Read More and technical skills honed to leave you excelling in your industry.

Pepperdine University's online fully-employed MBA program is a wonderfully flexible program to earn your master's degree from your the comfort of you own home on your own schedule. The program employs professors of a high caliber and attracts competitive and brilliant students alike. I appreciated venturing through the program with my cohort as I had the opportunity to build relationships with and learn from individuals across the country. If you're looking for a higher education option that is conducive... Read More to your full life, you should definitely consider Pepperdine.