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[USA] Fielding Graduate University - thoughts and opinions wanted!

I am considering applying to Fielding Graduate University’s Psychology PhD program, as I am a master’s level therapist looking to conduct research in a specific area and I have little interest in doing another clinical program.

I had never heard of FGU before a few weeks ago, so I’d love to hear people’s experiences with that program and/or school, whether you’ve been a student there or just have a general impression of it. Part of my concern is that I’m aware that primarily online-based degrees are often not taken seriously (has the pandemic changed this at all?). It seems their clinical psych program is APA-accredited, which is a good sign.

I know that it would likely be considered far from a prestigious or impressive school, and I don’t really care about that. Basically I just don’t want to spend massive amounts of money if the school itself is a laughingstock and my degree will be met with eye rolling 😂 ... Thanks in advance!

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Did you get your PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding University? If so, was it worth it?

• Thread starter lisajones81
• Start date Nov 25, 2021
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lisajones81

• Nov 25, 2021

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I have not attended Fielding, but I imagine a search on this forum will turn up thoughts from those who have or those who considered it.  

YoungFrancis

The people that are telling you it’s awful are better sources of information than actual graduates of the program. The people on this board make hiring decisions and will toss out Fielding students’ CVs because of the poor quality of the program. I’m certain that if you look hard enough you will find someone who will rave about the program. But keep in mind that former students might also be trying to convince themselves that they made the right decision. https://www.fielding.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Student-Admissions-Outcomes-and-Other-Data-1.pdf ^^These outcome stats are among the worst in our field. It’s a huge red flag. There are other ways to achieve your goals if you are location restricted. But if you are dead set on a PhD in Clinical, you will need to look elsewhere.  

lisajones81 said: I was a teacher. I quit when I had kids. Now, like ten years later, I want pursue my PhD in psychology to fulfill my end goal of becoming a professor and/or having my own practice. Click to expand...

AcronymAllergy

Neuropsychologist.

I've intermittently worked with a Fielding trainee or two and have reviewed applications for a handful more, and can say the training (in my experiences) left a lot to be desired. Even with the highly motivated students, their opportunities and program support appeared very limited and the former of highly variable quality, and they were fighting a very steep uphill battle relative to their peers from other programs in terms of competitiveness and competency.  

lisajones81 said: So. Fielding offers me the opportunity I need/want to do this. I can do the hybrid part in Santa Barbara or wherever else- I just can't go daily each week to a school all day. Click to expand...

YoungFrancis said: The people that are telling you it’s awful are better sources of information than actual graduates of the program. The people on this board make hiring decisions and will toss out Fielding students’ CVs because of the poor quality of the program. I’m certain that if you look hard enough you will find someone who will rave about the program. But keep in mind that former students might also be trying to convince themselves that they made the right decision. https://www.fielding.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Student-Admissions-Outcomes-and-Other-Data-1.pdf ^^These outcome stats are among the worst in our field. It’s a huge red flag. There are other ways to achieve your goals if you are location restricted. But if you are dead set on a PhD in Clinical, you will need to look elsewhere. Click to expand...

Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology

In a VERY competitive academic market, you will have an extremely difficult time becoming a professor with a "degree" from Fielding.  

Pedantic Pirate

AcronymAllergy said: I've intermittently worked with a Fielding trainee or two and have reviewed applications for a handful more, and can say the training (in my experiences) left a lot to be desired. Even with the highly motivated students, their opportunities and program support appeared very limited and the former of highly variable quality, and they were fighting a very steep uphill battle relative to their peers from other programs in terms of competitiveness and competency. Click to expand...

R. Matey said: Seconded. I've worked with a few and have been generally unimpressed by training. I've heard there are coursework tracks depending on whether you psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral, or humanistic/existential. Someone can verify, but I think that speaks volumes. Click to expand...

Therapist4Chnge

Neuropsych ninja.

Don't do it. Many never finish. Fewer get licensed. Then you need to convince someone to hire you bc most don't view Fielding as a real program (myself included). APA-acred is a bare minimum and states are getting stricter w requirements.  

Don't take our word for it. Look at the CVs/resumes of faculty at universities you would like to be employed by in the future. Pay attention to their graduate programs, internships, and post docs. Look at how many times they moved. Look at the number of publications each has. Then think about whether you will be competitive for that job coming from Fielding. Are you ready to put in that kind of work?  

WisNeuro said: I have had two experiences personally with work experiences of Fielding grads at training levels. Both clinical products were absolutely terrible. Click to expand...

• Nov 26, 2021

R. Matey said: Were these practicum students? I heard they had to look for their own prac sites, which can take them out of state sometimes. Click to expand...

Psychologist

You should spend some time learning how the job works. Professors get hired because they publish research. That publication history starts in undergrad, gets solidified in grad school, and leads to professorship. Most research requires an "institutional review board", per federal rules. You'll notice that "qualitative research" rarely requires an "institutional review board". And that most online schools talk about "qualitative research". TL; DR: The school format is grossly incompatible with becoming a professor. caveat: The only SDN action I have been threatened with a lawsuit is related to talking about online schools. And I talk a LOT of smack. Notice how Harvard doesn't threaten to sue? That should tell you something.  

• Nov 27, 2021

So what if I only go into private practice. Does any of it matter then? If I can get the internship - even with Fielding's program- can I go into private practice on my own and pretty much I do not have to worry about someone hiring me?  

foreverbull

lisajones81 said: So what if I only go into private practice. Does any of it matter then? If I can get the internship - even with Fielding's program- can I go into private practice on my own and pretty much I do not have to worry about someone hiring me? Click to expand...

I don't want to drop dreams of academia, but I am trying to gauge what I can accomplish. The closest university to me is Fuller Theological Seminary. They require a reference from a pastor etc. I'm actually from a very religious background so that is fine, but I was still hoping that Fielding would be doable for me. The bluntness is fine. I am gambling a lot here. I've already invested about 6k in this goal by attending a university that has enabled me to work with a PI and his lab. I am first author on a poster we will present soon. He's going to let me pursue research topics of interest to me. My GPA from undergrad was 3.9 and I minored in Psychology. I'm an extremely resourceful person which is why I think maybe I am blinded to the possibility that I can't do something or that it isn't an option for me. I've been working crisis lines for over a year now and cannot think of anything else I would rather do more than this sort of work. I do not want to be a marriage and family therapist. at all. I want to work with children and adolescents within the realms of depression and suicidology. I want to be able to diagnose mental illnesses and personality disorders. So. if I can go to Fielding- get the internship- do the postbac hours locally and get research done with the fielding professors- and publish my research- then am I still doomed? I appreciate these thorough answers. I do not want to waste time and money. I would love to hear more of what you mean about requirements and how the APA accreditation is becoming insignificant etc. I'm not aware of the current hiring situation.  

lisajones81 said: So. if I can go to Fielding- get the internship- do the postbac hours locally and get research done with the fielding professors- and publish my research- then am I still doomed? Click to expand...

lisajones81 said: I do not want to waste time and money.........I'm not aware of the current hiring situation. Click to expand...

lisajones81 said: how the APA accreditation is becoming insignificant Click to expand...

lisajones81 said: I want to work with children and adolescents within the realms of depression and suicidology. I want to be able to diagnose mental illnesses and personality disorders. Click to expand...

I agree with @summerbabe . I wasn’t saying APA internship match rate wasn’t important, I was only saying one bad match year isn’t always indicative of a bad program—look at the past 5-10 years and average out the APA internship match rate. I’m wondering if you have a misconception about MFTs and what a master’s in it will prepare you to do, perhaps? Plenty of MFTs I know work with children and adolescents (or adults only, and not necessarily couples work), and I know several MFTs in private practice. As far as personality disorders, you will have to make sure you have a practicum (clinical work) or internship or postgraduate hours in a setting in which your supervisor specializes in a/some personality disorder(s) for you to get appropriate training as a specialty if that’s what you’d like to work with regularly (are you JUST wanting to diagnose it often as in providing formal personality assessments and reports but not providing ongoing therapy? Then that’s a different ballgame entirely that would require a doctorate to provide formal assessment services. You can, however, diagnose personality disorders with a master’s degree if it’s clearcut and there’s no ambiguity in the client’s presentation). Inpatient settings might be a good bet for more experience with personality disorders should you hope to specialize. But it’s partially on you to make sure you get that experience as part of your training if you want that skill. MFT degrees provide a background in therapy with a little coursework in family/couples therapy and family systems, as far as I know, but they also still train you in general counseling skills and diagnosis so you have flexibility. It’s the most common counseling degree in California (an MA in Counseling is less popular in the state), but in practice is not much different from an MA in counseling or a clinical SW degree (except LCSW’s have more flexibility in terms of roles and settings they can work in and a different training foundation).  

NeuroJaguar

Sounds like you would be a good fit for a Master's in Social Work to become an LCSW. As an LCSW, assuming you get clinical experience in the settings you want to work in during your training and unlicensed supervised years, you will be qualified to work with children and adolescents with depression and suicidality, as well as to diagnose conditions in the DSM. You may also then be qualified to teach as an adjunct professor at Social Work programs. Since you don't have geographic flexibility, I really don't think a clinical psychology doctorate is going to work out for you. To get good training, you need to be able to move around the country various times. Fielding is not going to prepare you for the career you want to have. It will be a waste of money and time. I don't hear anything that you want to do that you can't do as an LCSW, except be deeply involved in academia, which in my experience inherently involves geographic flexibility. You can certainly work with the populations you want to work with, in the ways that you want to work with them as an LCSW, all with your geographic limitation.  

Mindfulpsych22

Yes. I have worked in settings that primarily treat suicidal youth and the clinicians are a mix of master's level and doctoral level providers. They do the exact same clinical duties. I did a google search of DBT programs in the LA area (these will be programs that specialize in treating suicidal youth and personality disorders) and you can see that many of the staff are masters level clinicians: Therapists – Westside DBT CBT California . I think getting some sort of professor gig with a Fielding Doctorate and the limitations you mentioned will be far-fetched but you can have the exact clinical career you want by going to a reputable master's program and being strategic with your practicum and post-degree training opportunities. IMO, this is the best use of your time and money.  

Thank you everyone. This is a wealth of information for me. One thing I don't think I fully understand is-- why does the training for academia require moving about the country? I've seen this mentioned a few times in this thread and I don't think I've accepted and/or understand it. So let's say I earn my PhD and license from Fielding and then what? Those postdoc hours of training require moving to different places?  

Also are there reputable online master's programs online?  

Also- what do you think about this? Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and clinical psychologists both have the goal of helping patients with their problems through evaluation and treatment. The main difference between LCSW and psychologist job duties lies in the authority that clinical psychologists may have to prescribe certain specific medications and to perform psychological testing. These in-demand counseling occupations also differ in the type of graduate degree needed and expected wages. Clinical psychologists have a doctoral education that leads to a higher salary than what LCSWs make, while LCSWs have slightly better career prospects in terms of job growth and ease of entry into the occupation. This is obviously a cut/paste, but my motivation is decreased with the thought of pursuing a LCSW rather than a PhD for many of the reasons listed above.  

lisajones81 said: Also- what do you think about this? Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and clinical psychologists both have the goal of helping patients with their problems through evaluation and treatment. The main difference between LCSW and psychologist job duties lies in the authority that clinical psychologists may have to prescribe certain specific medications and to perform psychological testing. These in-demand counseling occupations also differ in the type of graduate degree needed and expected wages. Clinical psychologists have a doctoral education that leads to a higher salary than what LCSWs make, while LCSWs have slightly better career prospects in terms of job growth and ease of entry into the occupation. This is obviously a cut/paste, but my motivation is decreased with the thought of pursuing a LCSW rather than a PhD for many of the reasons listed above. Click to expand...

lisajones81 said: why does the training for academia require moving about the country? Click to expand...

lisajones81 said: One thing I don't think I fully understand is-- why does the training for academia require moving about the country? I've seen this mentioned a few times in this thread and I don't think I've accepted and/or understand it. Click to expand...

AbnormalPsych

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lisajones81 said: I do not want to be a marriage and family therapist. at all. I want to work with children and adolescents within the realms of depression and suicidology. I want to be able to diagnose mental illnesses and personality disorders. Click to expand...

• Nov 28, 2021

***** You have not spent enough time learning about how the profession works. This is a HUGE mistake that will affect you. This is almost a 10 year commitment, with a median debt load of ~100k. If you cannot be bothered to commit 20 hours to learning how things like internship works, you will likely be unable to commit the time needed to successfully complete a program***** 1) You might benefit from reading about the required career path. Internship is more like residency for physicians. You cannot graduate without an internship. This is not like a college "internship", where you get someone in your city to make one up. This is a highly formalized process, where there are places that have spent hundreds of hours and tons of money to become an internship site, that is registered with the formal educational body that accredits internships. There are a limited number of internships sites, and those places get their pick of the litter. You apply to one of the available sites, interview, and get "matched" to one of those on "match day". After you complete internship, you graduate. But you're not licensed. So, once you graduate, you have to complete a post doc to get licensed. If you specialize, there are formal training requirements for those as well. 2) Academia is a ridiculous profession, where your real worth is publishing research. Teaching is more of an additional duty. To get hired, you have to show that you have a history of publishing research. But, you also have to get grant money to finance your research. Guess how grants determine who to give money to? How much the applicant has published. The universities, therefore, hire established researchers who stay in those positions forever unless they are offered awesome gigs in cool places. And then grad students teach. Because everyone wants to live in the cities, the job openings are in like... IDK...northern Idaho. And community colleges pay almost minimum wage. 3) I would be VERY concerned if you thought you could work full time during grad school. 4) Private practice is running a small business. It's not a simple matter. There are start up costs, gaps in your schedule, and variability in pay. The entire, "I'll only see patients while my kids are in school" thing is nonsense.  

PsyDr said: 4) Private practice is running a small business. It's not a simple matter. There are start up costs, gaps in your schedule, and variability in pay. The entire, "I'll only see patients while my kids are in school" thing is nonsense. Click to expand...

WisNeuro said: Maybe if the OP only wants to see elderly, retired individuals on Medicare, they could make a "school schedule" practice work. Otherwise, yeah, almost everyone wants appointments 3PM or later. Click to expand...

PsyDr said: Some of my cohort REALLY hated me asking about how a practice could work, if they only had 2-3 billable hours per normal work day. The professor who taught me about the business of psychology thought it was very funny. Click to expand...

lisajones81 said: Also are there reputable online master's programs online? Click to expand...

To summarize what folks are saying: academia is EXTREMELY competitive, even for folks from far more reputable schools than Fielding, and usually the end result is living wherever the job is in the US. It will be difficult if not impossible to become a tenure-track professor with a Fielding degree. Private practice can take YEARS to build (mine took a few years to fill up a small part-time practice), and you may lose money initially given the costs to start (insurances, office, furniture, marketing/websites, etc.). It’s expensive if you start out without another job as a cushion for sure, and will require another source of income initially (ie a spouse). It’s doable, but only if you’re patient and willing to spend a lot of unpaid hours researching as you go. The other important point that folks are making regards the difficulty of graduate school in terms of investment of time, energy, and money, and aptitude. Online programs in our field are, to put it bluntly, willing to take pretty much anyone for money without a care for what happens on the other side. Which is a problem. That means no quality control in terms of who should and shouldn’t be practicing, and possibly harm to clients and our entire profession at the other side. Acceptance rates shouldn’t be high for graduate school because it requires a special subset of skills and aptitudes. People don’t work full-time during grad school because grad school IS the focus. Part-time work is common, but definitely not full-time in reputable programs, regardless of whether they are masters or doctorates. You aren’t the first person in here who wants to get a graduate degree and wants to sort of do it on the side while life is happening because why shouldn’t we have it all?Unfortunately, that isn’t how grad school works when people take it seriously. It takes sacrifices. For folks not prepared to make those sacrifices, they get a rude awakening when they actually realize how much time, money, and energy it will cost them. Not to mention the delay of waiting several years before making a decent income between grad school, supervised practice before licensure, and then being paid less as an early career professional once you get out. OP, I’d suggest that you take some time to reflect on how many years you’re willing to sacrifice to your future career prospects and consider which path will make the most sense for you. Bottom line, online programs are not the way to go. Most of us wish they'd be shut down to protect students, the public, and our profession as a whole, but because they aren’t regulated, they prey on “busy” people who want to get an advanced degree but don’t know the ropes of how the system works (and allow folks who wouldn’t otherwise get into grad school at all because they lack the aptitude, ethics, drive, etc.). California is also a state completely saturated with master’s level therapists and psychologists. Attending a terrible program will immediately make you less competitive out of the gate even before the interview stage of getting a job (when they see your resume/CV). And I say that as a psychologist who had some difficulty getting an adjunct teaching gig in this state coming from a reputable APA-accredited program out of state. I was shocked by the number of applications that never even received a response. As I said, give things some more thought (consider the costs and benefits and sacrifices), and perhaps that will help you decide the best path for yourself?  

cara susanna

• Nov 29, 2021

summerbabe said: Academia and becoming an expert in a subfield of psychology is a really specialized training process/career, as opposed to becoming a social worker or mechanic so people end up relocating to attend funded programs and work with PIs with aligned interests and a track record of mentoring students who go on to find jobs in academia rather than whatever program is closest. Then, people will relocate again to attend internship and potentially a research postdoc before heading out on the job market. Some may move again within a few years after getting their initial assistant professorship in search of better opportunities (salary, research funding, geography). I was raised in the Bay Area and did my PhD at a state school in the deep south. Of the 25+ professors in our various psych PhD programs, I think only like 3 or 4 were originally from the state or region. Everybody else was a transplant and came there for the job and then settled (or were looking to move on elsewhere for a better gig). Click to expand...

theSteppenwolf

https://mitch.web.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4922/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf You can find very useful information about the process here.  

DynamicDidactic

Still kickin'.

• Nov 30, 2021

@lisajones81 If you really want to get into the field of mental health, start with a master's program. Find a flexible, part time program near you. Once you have finished the program and get licensed you can start working in the field. You can come back and continue onto a doctoral program later in life. You can even find work teaching as a master's-level instructor. This would be the safer route to start out with. It gets you back into school, it will get you acquainted with the mental health field, and it helps you avoid potential major pitfalls. Remember, the posters on this board have little reason to dissuade you (so, if they are you should take stock of that). People that work or have attended these programs are going to be much more biased by their experiences.  

iheartbacon

One of my friends graduated from Fielding and is a licensed psychologist. She seems to be doing okay. She was also relatively limited in her options (also a mom), and was looking at only online programs; I think Fielding is the only APA-accredited one, so it was her preferred option. You might be able to search for students of the program on LinkedIn to connect and ask their experience if you are having a difficult time finding people who attended the program to give you feedback. Otherwise, perhaps if you contact Fielding directly, they would know of students willing to speak with you. I am older, with multiple children, and it has definitely been a challenge. This year has been the hardest actually, with spending a lot of time working on my dissertation and internship applications, as it is the most time I've had to give up spending with my kids, and next year will be even harder at a full-time internship (assuming I match). I believe California offers some part-time internships. Otherwise, as many others before me have noted, there are other avenues to pursue the same goal if you think a doctoral program would not work at this time. Wishing you the best with your journey!  

• Dec 1, 2021

I would like to stress that the feedback you’ve received thus far is grounded not only in providing reasoned guidance to you but playing a gate-keeper function for the profession. I think everyone can understand the constraints that people sometimes have in their lives and how they can make shortcuts seem reasonable and attractive. I think you’ll be hard-pressed to find respected professionals in this field (or those of us in process) who will validate or even loosely support a decision to take a shortcut. Such paths shortchange the student, the clients they potentially serve, and anyone else to whom they offer professional services. It can be difficult to see all the factors at play from the outside looking in where training is concerned. You’ve made a smart choice by seeking out input from those who have already traversed this path.  

Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist

• Dec 5, 2021

lisajones81 said: I am a mom of four kids. I was a teacher. I quit when I had kids. Now, like ten years later, I want pursue my PhD in psychology to fulfill my end goal of becoming a professor and/or having my own practice. I cannot drive to any of the schools in my southern california area because they all take 2 hours in traffic one-way and I am the main support for the kids. So. Fielding offers me the opportunity I need/want to do this. I can do the hybrid part in Santa Barbara or wherever else- I just can't go daily each week to a school all day. It's the only hybrid I know of that is APA accredited- but everyone keeps saying it's awful and going there is a waste of money etc. But it's go there or wait ten years before I can start anything. I can't find people who have actually graduated from Fielding to ask these questions. I've messaged a few people on linkedin but havent heard back. Please say someone here has earned their PhD in clinical psyc from fielding. Click to expand...

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I completed my degree at Fielding last month, so my experience is fresh, but limited in terms of a post-graduate context. I was saddened to read some of the harsh and disappointed reviews, as this is a major commitment of time and financial resources (Full disclosure: I was extremely fortunate to qualify for an expenses-paid ‘retraining’ program and was able to be a full time student. Also, I am in my late 60’s with another master’s degree from a top-ranked public university. I chose to return to school in Organization Development and Leadership to complement my additional professional training as an executive and leadership coach.) I found the classes and program to be rigorous and stimulating. I enjoyed interacting with most students, who were accomplished and serious mid-career professionals, some of whom were international (NZ, Haiti, India and a Canada), which was an added bonus. For the most part, I was satisfied with with the faculty, particularly those who initiated or were actively available for video (Zoom) sessions. The adjustment to a primarily online program was difficult at first (my first graduate program was 41 years ago and all on campus), but I came to appreciate the flexibility, as long as we had live interaction through Zoom on a regular basis. There were two brief (two and three day) residential sessions in Santa Barbara, which I found worthwhile. IMO there is not yet a substitute for some live contact between students and faculty. My advising needs were minimal, so I can’t really comment here, except that I found all contacts with student services to be responsive and prompt. The faculty (almost) all met my expectations for timely responses and interactions, but from reviews in the other programs (and perhaps at earlier times), I gather this may not always be the case. I don’t know about others’ experiences in the doctoral programs, but recall my friends who completed clinical psych degrees at my first graduate school also had mixed experiences. Graduate education, IMO, requires a level of responsibility and maturity in holding oneself and the school responsible for meeting commitments. I was prepared for this and would advise anyone considering Fielding or any other school, to be proactive and assertive in communicating their expectations and providing feedback directly to the school if they feel they program is not meeting their expectations or needs. In the one case in which I was disappointed in aspects of a capstone project, I acknowledged my own part, as well as how I felt the instructor handled their part. I consider this to be part of learning. No school is perfect, although some have succeeded in marketing themselves to great levels in our status-conscious society ( and charge accordingly). Do consider carefully the personal and financial commitment you are making at Fielding or any comparable program, and challenge its ‘value proposition’ in relation to your specific market/discipline and to your career stage and personal circumstances.

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Please research other programs especially if you want to work with families of children with developmental disorders. The master and Ph.D. program at this institution is not even adequate and the price tag is way too high. I am a parent of a child with a developmental disorder and I had a professor that was not qualified to teach an important topic and in fact, she didn't not teach the course and then, e-mailed harsh and demanding deadlines. She was completely unavailable to answer questions and give feedback and the price tag for not teaching and providing misery to her students: $800 per credit! I urge you to find another program and stay far away from Fielding!

35 of 46 people found the following review helpful

Do not make this mistake

Stay away! Terrible financial decision, low graduation rate most students paying over nine years hundreds of thousands in combination of tuition loans expenses and lost income. Spent over $60,000 just continuing four years ABD with no services and terrible, neglectful management of dissertation process. Some lovely faculty but a disaster of a choice financially. Wish Id made formal complaints years ago.

50 of 64 people found the following review helpful

Still paying and will be until retirement

Stay away! Some wonderful faculty but the institution overcharged and I have deep regret that I did not sue or make a formal complaint to recover some of the cost due to serious mismanagement of a six year dissertation process.

32 of 40 people found the following review helpful

Good school if you are well prepared and proactive

I recently finished my PhD in Human Development at Fielding. As a mid-life student, I wanted the freedom to choose my own area of research and complete my degree in a reasonable amount of time. I was able to do both, but it took a great deal of focus and willpower for several reasons. The cost is prohibitive; I could not afford to be in school for more than 4 years, so I worked very hard to complete my degree while raising my kid and teaching part time. I chose dissertation research that was interesting and compelling, and was (mostly) supported and encouraged in my work by faculty. Most of the courses were good; a few were exceptional and a few were poor. My main complaint about Fielding is also endemic to adult education in general (the traditional school at which I teach is also guilty of this) -- adult students are deemed responsible for their own learning deficiencies, which provides a convenient excuse for institutions to admit students who are not learning-ready, take their money, and allow them to leave defeated and in debt when they can't meet minimum standards. I was well prepared for graduate work; I had two masters degrees and some journal publications upon entry. I didn't struggle with APA or formal writing, but many students do and need more support than is available from the school. I found a few professors who served as teachers and mentors. They supported my novel area of research while holding me to high standards of reasoning, research, and writing. Essentially, I got out what I put into the experience, but I also ran across faculty that were less than stellar. Having been in school for a good part of my adult life, this is not unusual or unique to Fielding. School is hard, not all your teachers will be good, and you will have to deal with adversity. My main criticism is that the school should not admit students who are unable to reason and write at a graduate level (regardless of the unethical norms in the adult education industry) and the school should provide more mentoring, tutoring, and support to students who struggle but have the ability to succeed. I would not recommend Fielding to students who are not critical thinkers - you will be expected to take criticism and vigorously defend your views. My advisor was excellent, but I was proactive about meeting with her. My dissertation chair was also excellent.

83 of 88 people found the following review helpful

On the edge of unethical

A very strange school. Often cold and indifferent, as so many others have noted (though there were a few exceptions) yet flying high with bloated pride about their moral superiority for their progressive ideation and posturing. I did beautifully well in my Master's program yet felt put down and adrift with Fielding. I did NOT find intellectual diversity with them. They taught the required courses on professional ethics yet dodged them when it came to lining their pockets. I was shocked, and hurt.

40 of 51 people found the following review helpful

Excellent training

The quality of training and instruction I received at Fielding was exceptional. I found the faculty to be more engaged and knowledgeable than many with whom I have interacted with at other institutions .I discovered Fielding at a time in my life when family circumstances would not have permitted me to relocate in order to pursue my education post masters degree. APA accreditation was especially important to me, which was why Fielding was a perfect fit. At the conclusion of my experience I found myself to be a much more skilled clinician and researcher than many of my colleagues who are products of more traditional training models. The depth of knowledge and expertise in particular areas was also greater that what I would have been afforded in other models. Fielding is expensive, but students enter with appropriate expectations for how long it may take to complete the degree. I had several peers complete in much shorter times than average due to their circumstances permitting them to devote their full time to their education, myself included.

34 of 45 people found the following review helpful

Unethical, to the max!

Mediocre intellectually, pretentious, closed to intellectual diversity. Indifferent to student needs - as so many other reviewers have noted. But worst of all, they mostly just care about raking in the dollars. Teach required classes on professional ethics, but when faced with a real world clinical situation, opt for money and client abandonment. Manipulating the APA with law suits and B.S. to keep their unearned accreditation. A scandal in the making.

30 of 46 people found the following review helpful

Pros and Cons

I believe Fielding offers an advantage to those who are not able to stop working to return to school. I certainly fall in this category and my family does rely on my income. For this reason I decided to enroll with Fielding University. However, I must say the professor, while they do offer support, are extremely harsh in their feedback. The NSO online which must be completed prior to the NSO in person you are required to write an essay and meet the standards of doctoral writing and critical thinking expectations. The school will disqualify you if you do not meet this standard. I completely understand that this is a requirement as it is a doctoral program. However, I found the feedback provided by the professor incredibly harsh and quite frankly nit picky. I understand it is possible that my writing may have needed improvement but I felt the professor's reaction to the paper was unfair and I still want to know who is responsible for setting this "doctoral level" expectation. I have written papers and assessment reports under the supervision of licensed psychologists for over 6 years and never once did I ever have someone provide me with feedback that I do not meet graduate level expectations and I completed my masters at Adler University. In fact I always had psychologists who said I had excellent writing skills and presented relevant arguments. I'm sorry I was not impressed by the feedback and direction offered from the professor and quite frankly this was only the start of the program.

27 of 38 people found the following review helpful

Excellent School Because It's Not Cookie-Cutter

I have been at Fielding for almost 3 years. The faculty are some of the most-accomplished and diverse thinkers around; they deeply care about their students at all levels. They truly believe in adult learning - requiring the *student* to be responsible for her/his own learning. This is *not* an easy school; you have to work to learn and learn to work at your own learning. Be prepared to explore the boundaries of your field and beyond. Be prepared to be challenged by some of the best minds in the field - including your fellow students! Be prepared to focus on understanding more than learning and 'simple' courses. But most of all, be prepared to be dedicated to your self, your learning, and your future; Fielding will not do those for you. Fielding has its own challenges and its own humanity. I have learned which faculty can help me in my own style of learning and which are less aligned. I have (mostly) learned which policies can be directly challenged and changed and which are not. But I am not there for Fielding; I am there for me, and I deeply appreciate the ways in which Fielding is helping me for me. Fielding is not like other schools; if you're looking for a 'me too' school that provides a piece of paper, Fielding isn't it. If you're looking for a lifelong experience that supports you well before and after graduation, Fielding has no equal.

37 of 43 people found the following review helpful

I am having a great experience

I don't know what the disgruntled people that did these reviews are doing! If you got dismissed, guess you couldn't hack it. It is hard, it is NOT for everyone. You have to be motivated and you have to have the get-up-and-go to seek out help before you get to that point. I do understand the issue some reviewers had with getting practicum and internship - it is very difficult to get a practicum if you live near a major brick and mortar university. When I finally found a possible practicum at a prestigious neurology center, one of the newly hired psychologists turned out to be from Fielding (so you CAN get hired at competitive places). The staff did try to help me find a practicum, but honestly this is the hardest part of it for me. In addition, If I want feedback on my papers, I email and I get it. This is because I am seen as a serious student, I participate, I do not bristle at criticism, and I can write in clear English. The faculty are usually renowned, at least the ones I have taken courses with in forensic neuropsychology. They publish, they speak at conferences, and they occasionally can be eccentric but still approachable. I guess I just have a thick skin, but what are you really doing trying to be a psychologist if you don't have one?

30 of 39 people found the following review helpful

Watch your credit card

I attended Fielding for 1 year, and completed 12 units. They charge by the month, but it appeared my credit card was being "churned" with charges, credits, and recharges. The year was 2004. After repeated attempts to get the office charging my credit card to address the multiple overcharges, I resigned. So…all I can say if you are giving them a credit card to charge, watch your statement monthly and correct any errors immediately.

28 of 34 people found the following review helpful

Do not go to this school!!!!

The Masters program in Organizational Development and Leadership - I am a current student - I wish I knew then what I know now. Total waste of money. Just a bunch of teachers collecting money - and no one running the program. No academic advisors, totally insulated - not because it's online but because there is no one in the school that guides you. I reached out to the Program Director and Master's Program Lead of this program all who didn't bother to ever respond or assist. The Program Dean cannot be bothered to assist and the online forum is from 3 years ago and no one uses it. Terrible schooling, costs WAY more than what it's worth, do not go to this school!!!

Great Experience This Far

I am a first year student, and I have to say that getting use to the format is a little challenging; however, I also believe that the challenge is better preparing me for the future. My professors have been amazing at working with me while going through some medical turmoil. I have been able to remain focused, and the response from my professors has been more than excellent. The tuition is more than many "traditional" state run universities; however, it falls in line with most of the PsyD and other private PhD programs out there. Additionally, they are the one and only APA accredited program that is blended with distance and face-to-face learning. My faculty adviser is more than supportive. One nice thing is that during two milestones of the graduate program, there are reductions in tuition, such points that I look forward to achieving. The only reason that I did not give a "10" on two of the review questions is because some of the professors do lecture (which I believe is a fault once in a while), and the cost of tuition. However, it is all what you make of it, and I plan on making it the best experience of my life. I am loyal to Fielding as everyone has been supportive and loyal to me.

17 of 27 people found the following review helpful

Excellent but Rigorous

Fielding is an exceptional and unique institution. Faculty are free-thinkers and accomplished clinicians. Students tend to be very friendly to one-another and supportive. I found the experience to be very bonding and made wonderful contacts and friends. I lack the patience to provide an in-depth review but i did want to comment of some of the negative comments. 1) It is important to remember that simply because Fielding is "different" they will get disproportionate criticisms. 2) Fielding was on probation not because it is inferior but because the APA did not like the idea of this weird creature. 3) This an assumption, but I feel confidant to say that the negative comments are primarily from disgruntled and difficult students. Fielding has graduated 1000's of students and I think must had an overall positive experience. 4) I never experienced difficulties from professionals in the field regarding fielding. I actually had several experiences where clinical directors preferred Fielding students because of past pleasant experiences (I should mention that I did have one director that was not fond of Fielding). 5) It is true that Fielding students have a harder time with internships. This is because partially Fielding is not known to many of the sites and because there are so many other applicants it puts Fielding students at a disadvantage. Fielding (because of the nature of the program) puts more candidates in the pool of internships as compared to other programs. However, a significant percentage to get APA internships and besides APA internships IMO is not all that it's made to be. Good luck with whatever you decide. FIELDING ROCKS!!!

25 of 36 people found the following review helpful

Good program for motivated learner

Fielding was a great experience and the model allowed me to complete my degree while working full-time and completing required travel for work. Faculty were willing to meet with me in the evenings and in weekends and provided consistent feedback and support. It definitely is a model for someone who is driven to complete courses. I enjoyed the group classes and made lasting professional relationships. The only negative was my experience in the teaching in the virtual classroom courses. The instructor was the self-proclaimed online learning guru - however she displayed antiquated knowledge of modern e-learning trends and the books required referenced MySpace! Overall I highly recommend this program and school.

15 of 22 people found the following review helpful

DO NOT ENROLL

Their online program is a total joke. They refuse to accept any responsibility for themselves. They like to pass you off to voice mail, which they do not respond to. They lie about what they say they are going to do. Once they get your money, forget about any assistance. Their is not academic adviser despite what they tell you. They are all promises and good news at fist, but buyer beware. Whatever you do, DO NOT ENROLL AT THIS SCHOOL.

31 of 43 people found the following review helpful

Try a different program

If you have contacts within your profession and you already hold a position such as principal, school superintendent, director, etc and you just want the degree to compliment what you are already doing then Fielding may be the program for you. I attended fielding and completed one term then left. I receive little to no support from teachers or mentors. I felt insulated and received very little help or advice on writing my dissertation or picking classes. The only time I felt I got any real concern was when I decided to leave the program, only then did someone wanted to meet with me. If you don't mind an isolated experience where you will not get to know your teachers or other students then Fielding is your program. I don’t know if a degree will hold much weight with other universities and professionals within the greater community. A Fielding degree may hold as much value as a degree from Phoenix (expensive and worthless).

26 of 40 people found the following review helpful

Impressive Program: Not entirely online

My experience at Fielding thus far has been tremendous. The program is rigorous, the faculty are great, and I love my peers. Coming from an ivy league master's program I was apprehensive before applying. I did some research, spoke with faculty and students and felt Fielding's program was the only one for me. I am confident I made the right choice. It has been an exceptional academic, personal, and professional experience. The faculty are truly invested in the students. The combination of face to face and online learning is quite beneficial. I feel connected to the faculty and my peers. I have learned a great deal and made some best friends along the way. I am proud to be a Fielding student and look forward to being a Fielding alum!

24 of 35 people found the following review helpful

I am a Fielding Graduate

I graduated from Fielding and let me just say that I WOULD NOT recommend this school to my worst enemy. Way too many problems and issues that I care to write about. They paint a pretty picture when you initially start, but once you're hooked - it becomes an absolute nightmare.

43 of 58 people found the following review helpful

Caveat emptor! This is a for profit school, though they are registered as a non-profit. Professors are more concerned about their reputations and keeping up appearances than your furthering your career. The program is led by one such individual of the latter description. Choose another program where the people are genuine, or as close to it as possible.The remainder of the staff are mere handsmaids in the scheming of these ill-intentioned individuals. Good luck with your studies, somewhere else.

36 of 52 people found the following review helpful

It's a long way from the 70's

I began the program when it still had vestiges of its first incarnation as the Fielding Institute. It was idealistic about adult learning, but Many students couldn't- or wouldn't get finished quickly enough. Looking back, it was a remarkable and transformative experience, but I wish I had trusted myself to put myself into a brick& mortar school, making my professional and philosophical affiliations after i got my degree. Fielding has changed over the years to accomodate the concerns of APA by providing more structure. It lost a bit of its soul in so doing. But it was inevitable. It's a reflection of the times. I am glad I experienced some of its original faculty and ideals, but those days are gone. You can do this program if you are extremely focused. If you need more time to integrate knowledge, you might do better with a program near where you live- if there is one.

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful

Buyer Beware

They barely got off probation. They will not reveal to students the conditions to stay off it. They absolutely cook the books for their numbers they report to APA for practicums and internships. I met many fine people here, but found the administration to be pretty shady, and at times, unethical. There are many cult-like experiences at Fielding that you not find at a traditional school. It is bizarre. They have other students watch other students and report on them. They use a ton of adjuncts. Highly encourage you to read the vitas of their core faculty! Most of them are from third tier schools and most of them have not published much since their dissertations. Highly recommend you attend several cluster meetings before making your decision. I did and met very good and smart people, however this is their face-time learning process--not a classroom. You will compete for face time with other students at all levels in the program. In other words, you're not going to get much developmental feedback. If your idea of a doctoral education received primarily online and through Go-To-Meeting platforms, this could work for you. Be prepared for flights and hotels for week-long face-time experiences. Students pack classes/credits into a week so they can minimize these costs. Again, these experiences are all very cultish. There is a lot to be said for online learning experiences, but you do NOT develop as a professional in clinical psychology under this model. The VA will not take Fielding students for practicums or internships. This is the rule, not the exception. Other major hospitals and university programs look at this degree as a grade-up from the University of Phoenix. Think I am kidding? Ask. Do your due diligence. They are under pressure to graduate students faster. On paper, they say they can do it five years, but in person they will let you know this is impossible. Buyer Beware. They have been on probation several times. They will be on it again. They could make an adult learning model work, but they are too entrenched in their old practices to pull it off. Find an alternative! You may eventually get a Ph.D. but it will mean nothing. No one will hire you. Ask around.

47 of 62 people found the following review helpful

Excellent university opened doors for national success!

Fielding's Educational Leadership and Change program was an outstanding learning experience. Working with a cohort of learners who believe in social justice via the power of education was inspiring! The professors offered close, personal mentorship--a "must" during the dissertation process. It was expensive, but upon earning my doctoral degree, I was able to land a national, high-level education job. Now, in turn, I can help others and work toward the systemic change embodied in the program

18 of 33 people found the following review helpful

Excellent program if you are organized, motivated, and have superior time management skills

Was able to work full time (in the field as an MFT) while getting my PhD from Fielding in four years. Couldn't do a traditional program because my work schedule (needed to pay for the PhD!) wouldn't permit unlimited hours. It required a LOT of work and organizing but is definitely do-able. I liked having professors that were experts in their field from all over the US. Attending as many national on-sites as possible (my first year I went to all four offered) was extremely helpful, as was doing a combination of small (sometimes local, sometimes not) groups, online courses, and a few individual courses. Completed so quickly because of the costs, so I put myself on a "regular" grad student schedule and planned ahead while doing each semester's coursework. Did a post-doc and got my Clinical Psychologist license a little over two years post graduating. Thanks Fielding!

45 of 58 people found the following review helpful

Excellent Program

I was initially skeptical about attending a non-traditional PhD program, but found Fielding to be a great choice. The faculty was outstanding and the overall experience far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend the program to anyone - even those considering attending a traditional in-residence program.

Not like the other cookie cutter programs

If you want a doctoral program that is tailored to your specific academic interests then you should choose Fielding Graduate University. Their model is unique and they do not hide that in any of their literature. So, if you get into the program and then complain because you are "on your own" you have no one to blame but yourself.

26 of 35 people found the following review helpful

Not Easy-Street

I completed my degree in 2002, after looking for a PhD program that would allow me to continue working while studying. I was a partner of a large consulting firm at the time, and I didn't want to give up my position to go back to school. Fielding allowed me to work while in the program, while helping me to find ways to incorporate my work into my research, which was very helpful. At Fielding, students must be able to take control of their own learning plan, which is difficult for many who are looking for an easy, and more structured program. It makes you think and plan, while holding each student accountable for delivering on his or her plan. The faculty are excellent mentors, as well as subject matter experts in specific fields. It is quite easy to find the right faculty member for each course. The integration of depth, breadth and applied learning provided me with a holistic learning experience. Fielding offers many other programs seminars that help the student to apply new skills in areas such as consulting, for-profit and non-profit management. A thriving alumni program helps me to stay connected, while meeting new students at the periodic residency meetings. I am grateful for the experience I had at Fielding, and am a better person for it.

32 of 42 people found the following review helpful

Online Degree Reviews

I am a current student and my academic experience has been exceptional. The faculty are Fielding's strength and their scholar-practitioner model in the HOD program is outstanding. Alumns are unusually active in a marvelous way, as mentors, seminar providers and as pro bono continuous learners. The learning community is outstanding. The faculty is student-centered, but administrative services are lacking. The administration has improved from a rough time and customer service training of adminitrative staff is needed. You get what you need from them, but it could be done with a better attitude and customer service. We are the customers; they forget that. Overall,I have received great value and am proud of the education I am receiving. Almost done; would do it again.

26 of 36 people found the following review helpful

Do Not Attend

This school does not support the student. Only attend if you can work solely on your own and have enough ties to the professional community to find your own practica and internship.

37 of 45 people found the following review helpful

Great School - you have to work and be proactive

I graduated from Fielding in 2006 with my Ph.D. I have experience with other schools (I have a BA, MBA and MA from other institutions) and Fielding is one of the best experiences I have had. The faculty is amazing – smart, responsive, student centric, and willing to go the extra mile for serious students. I really appreciated the support – particularly during the dissertation process. Fielding believes learning should be enjoyable – not infused with fear or constraints. To be in this program you have to be a self-starter, mature, organized, goal oriented, and proactive. If you are floundering you have to speak up. Because it is primarily remote learning your peers and instructors will not see what is happening if you are having trouble – so you have to communicate. Luckily this is primarily an adult learning environment and people know how to do this. I highly recommend Fielding and would be happy to talk to anyone about the experience. Remote and independent learning is not for everyone – make sure you are able to handle it.

41 of 50 people found the following review helpful

Hard decision

Overall average. I have nearly completed my PhD. Tuition has almost doubled in the last ten years, with no improvement of any kind in quality. Good = they strive to make a difference in the world. Bad = very expensive, hard to get emails or calls returned, staff is mostly indifferent. Suggestion: NO ONE will be an advocate for you except yourself. If you decide to go, get in, make a plan and get out as fast as possible.

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful

Currently a student at Fielding

I have a MA in Psychology (3.85 GPA), and am currently enrolled in Fielding's Occupational Management and Development Certification program, and I am in the process of applying to the PhD - Clinical Psychology program. I agree that the staff and support workers/counselors/advisers at Fielding can be a bit snotty, particularly in the Financial Aid office; however, I did get a great adviser when I first applied 6 months ago. All of my instructors so far have been awesome! They have been warm, caring, and are hyper-knowledgeable. Most of the time I receive email responses from my instructors within an hour of sending them. FELIX Learning Systems is a bit clumsily, but all in all this is a great school! I will be proud to say I have a PhD from this institution, regardless of the cost. Do not hesitate!

25 of 41 people found the following review helpful

Solid Program

A non-profit program that incorporates in-person courses with independent study. Unlike for-profit, online programs, FGU is a student-centered program. The faculty is superior, the clinical psychology program is designed for mid-life, mid-career students who already have a background in psychology and desire further education. This program has exceeded my expectations.

28 of 43 people found the following review helpful

Great program

Just graduated from the Educational Leadership and Change program at Fielding and it was terrific. The best part was the interaction with the faculty, who were bright and caring. I feel very lucky to have found this school because they understood my professional goals and challenged me to learn.

21 of 37 people found the following review helpful

Horrible Customer Service

I have a huge problem with the fact that their staff is SOOOOO rude. Especially when you are paying so much money to attend the school and basically are paying their salary. They really need to work on training their staff on how to provide good customer service because the students are the customers. Every office that I spoke with was very rude and nasty including Admissions, Registrar and Student Records, and the Counselors in the School of Psychology! I was warned of this but was able to see for myself. I complained to the APA as well like many others have done. They act like you owe them something or you are bothering them. Major attitudes!

42 of 52 people found the following review helpful

Transformative Experience

I completed my Ph.D. from Fielding in 2007 (I began in 2003). My experience at Fielding was excellent. Fielding employs excellent scholars from many highly-rated universities from across the country. I read the one negative critique, but stopped reading after I got to the part where the individual mentioned "after my dismissal from the program." That explained the anger. Universities that have standards will inevitably dismiss students who do not meet the standards set by the institution. I highly recommend Fielding, as it has had a profound impact on my life, both professionally and personally.

30 of 50 people found the following review helpful

Fielding Graduate University -BE WARY!

It was one of the worst mistakes of my life. I was determined to finish my Ph.D. degree, and became short-sighted in the process. Upon admission, I was encouraged by the financial aid staff to take out the maximum in loans (about $18,500 a year), with no counseling whatsoever about the long-term effect this would have on my financial health. The advisors that Fielding employs are some of the worst. Just before I was dismissed from the program, I tried to reach my advisor for SIX WEEKS, before he contacted me one evening at 11 P.M. No one is accountable for these issues - it is always the student's shortcoming. The amount of feedback given by instructors is negligible, even in on-line courses. The professors are very knowledgeable and well-experienced, but are not often accessible. sTUDENTS TEACH THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER. Often, my papers would be returned with only a grade, or a few sentences of commentary, after days AND WEEKS of research! Although I passed my comprehensive exams n the first try, not one word of feedback was provided. The tuition is exorbitant, and for little educational value other than the privilege of attending an APA accredited school. Do your research carefully, and make sure this learning model fits your needs. DO NOT plan to work more than part time, as you are paying for full time attendance regardless! Demand that you get the service you need from those who are working for you (you are paying their salaray)! I didn't do this, and it was a grave mistake. In the end, I was acadmeically dismissed within the context of a letter - no ongoing support was offered or given.And my dissertation proposal had already been written and most of the course work completed. Be careful!

69 of 85 people found the following review helpful

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• Quality: We’re one of the region’s most respected research universities. Whether the class is pre-recorded or virtual, our leading faculty members deliver the same depth and detail of instruction that you expect in an on-campus classroom.
• Place-Based Degrees: Especially where research is concerned, our faculty members partner with regional organizations to support our online graduate students as they complete a place-based thesis or non-thesis research project. You, in turn, can conduct guided research relevant to your geographic region without ever setting foot on campus and may even be able to do so through your existing employer.
• Scholarships: Many erroneously believe that scholarships are off the table to online graduate students. Supporting your endeavors and professional growth, the University of Idaho has opened up teaching assistant opportunities and place-based scholarships to online students.
• Affordability: No matter where you are in the country or world, all online courses for master’s and doctoral programs are charged at our in-state rate. 
• Ahead of the Curve: The University of Idaho championed distance learning ahead of everyone else with our innovative Engineering Outreach program. We introduced these degrees over 35 years ago, and while we’ve adjusted delivery methods to available technologies, our commitment toward advancing your career through quality education has not wavered.

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• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education and any course work beyond the undergraduate level.
• If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 92 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 62 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 185.
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• TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced  score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the  Grad School website .

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