Brandman University

I love this school! Let me start off by saying, if you are serious about your career, these people are here to help! My classes are one night a week and the rest online. I cannot tell you how important this is to my schedule. I attended two other schools that did not provide a service like this. One school even told the entire class that they do not need us to be there in order for him to get a paycheck. After that class, I was out.
The staff at Brandman University, Walnut Creek campus to be exact, has made me feel as if I am important; my onestop guided me through my courses and navigation of the Brandman website. No one ever does this for me. My advisor was very open and warm with me each time that I needed help. They give education plans to follow so you know exactly what you’re doing. The campus director was even attentive and personable and talked with everyone at our new student orientation.
This school has changed my life and the best part is that Brandman has transferable units. One of my friends even goes to Brandman and told me that majority of her co-​workers have gone to Brandman to complete their credentials to be a teacher and she works in the surrounding area.
The one stop people, are super helpful if you ever need anything just call them! They help out with just about anything you can think of.

I meant to review this «school» many months ago but had better things to do. So now that I’m done with everything more important than acknowledging Brandman (going potty, cleaning my butt, taking a shower, eating food etc) I’m ready.
The administration is a complete joke. Especially the academic advisor I was assigned. I already have a masters degree from a reputable school but needed to take courses to finish off a credential program. I was basically screwed out of two thousand dollars thanks to the «advice» given to me by my advisor.
I was in contact with a lawyer after Brandman refused to acknowledge their mistake. The lawyer agreed that Brandman was wrong (thankfully I had proof, keep EVERYTHING if anyone ever gives you if you decide to go here) however, I did not move forward because the amount owed would have been the amount spent.
Brandman is pathetic. The people they put in charge are even more pathetic. This was a waste of my time and money. Also, I think my IQ dropped a few due to my interactions with the admin.
I ended up dropping out, nothing gained and certainly nothing lost, even if I had finished the program I stand by the nothing gained statement.
I suggest other options in the Bay Area like smc or another online program. They tend to staff their campus with people who actually give AF.

***THIS REVIEW IS FOR ADMINISTRATION ONLY***
I believe the education given at Brandman is top notch. However, the administration office is incompetent. It amazes me how they can keep their jobs. NONE of the academic advisers know what they are doing. Good luck finding help from them. They lack structure and knowledge. I would give them 5 hundred stars for their education.

I attended a day long Leadership Contra Costa session here. The topic was education and speakers and discussions covered many issues from elementary through college.
I appreciate the diverse educational opportunities available in this county. With the top notch Contra Costa Community College District (
), St. Mary’s College (
), a Cal State East Bay campus (
), and other options such as JFK University (
) and Brandman University, there really is something to meet everyone’s post-​high school education needs, abilities, and aspirations.
Brandman is located near Pleasant Hill BART, next to the new AAA building, allowing accessibility via public transportation. The space is clean and modern with plenty of parking.
I especially like that Brandman caters to working adults, allowing those who need to maintain a certain level of income to still have the opportunity to further their education.
I have not (yet) decided when, where, or if I want to pursue a graduate degree but I like the nearby choices available.

Brandman is not a school for anyone looking to obtain an MBA where you learn anything. I took 3 classes at Brandman before transfering. I had 1 great teacher and the others were disorganized and lost. I dropped my last class when my statistics teacher didn’t know the difference between a polygon and bar graph. I went to Brandman because of their reputation, I left because it was I need more than just the letters «MBA.» I need to learn and become better.

Chapman University is an excellent choice especially if you are needing to work full time during the day and go to school at night. This school is mainly for those «hard working middle class Americans» who do not have the luxury quitting their full time job to go back to school for a Master’s Degree. This school has undergrad as well, but I am only familiar with the Walnut Creek extension. It is a private school, yet tuition is considerably lower than most other private schools. The staff is wonderful, they treat you as if you were their only student. Classes are all at night (6 – 9:30PM), with two terms a semester, taking two classes a term is considered full time. I am currently in the School Counseling masters/​PPSC credential program and I am so glad that I chose Chapman… check it out!!!