Student Perspectives

“University of Phoenix gives students the flexibility to attend school day or night. The learning teams teach students to respect others’ opinions and can expose students to people all over the country, sometimes the world. Throughout my Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, I have kept a full-time job, had my first child and am still set to complete my degree with a great grade point average. I don't know if I would ever have been able to go back to school if it wasn't for the programs that University of Phoenix offers.”

—Kristina Donovan, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

“I like that there is diversity in the classes at University of Phoenix. I’m learning with people of all ages and various backgrounds. I’m making friends with people I would never have met otherwise and I’m learning a lot from them.”

—Jennifer Kahtz, Bachelor of Science in Health Administration

“The education has already helped me perform as a manager. It has developed my people skills, critical thinking skills and ability to identify and solve problems. I’ve already applied many of the management techniques I learned to my job.”

—Jerry Blake, Bachelor of Science in Business/Management

“The teachers have been excellent. I have successfully applied what I learn from each class at my workplace.”

—Jody Calderon, Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing

“My University of Phoenix education has improved my leadership, communication and critical thinking skills. It’s given me the ability to recognize when changes need to be made and the knowledge to make those changes.”

—Monica Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

“My classmates were all very goal oriented, and working with a group helped me. It improved my communication skills and my understanding of the people I work with.”

—Nassim Sana, Master of Science in Counseling/Community Counseling

“What I have learned in my classes, I am already using in my job. It’s made me more knowledgeable on important subjects such as international business, cultural diversity, quality control, project management and information technology.”

—Brandi Burg, Associate of Arts in Business

“The thing I like about my program is that it’s a practitioner-based degree. This degree program is definitely for business people who want to make an impact on their organization. We’re expected to take the knowledge we learn here and apply it to our organizations.”

—Mike Casey, Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership