Tiffin University online M.A CJ

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by LawMan1, Nov 22, 2003.

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  1. LawMan1

    LawMan1 New Member

    I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with Tiffin U. online program in CJ. Im trying to narrow down my list of schools for my grad program. I received great feedback regarding NCU, and have already eliminated them from my list. Any information that anyone can provide on Tiffin U., will be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. anthonym

    anthonym New Member

    I will finish the Tiffin MCJ program in December of this year. What would you like to know about it?
     
  3. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I haven't heard much about Tiffin, either way. The one drawback I see is that Tiffin isn't a name most people would recognize.

    I listed a fairly comprehensive list of graduate DL CJ programs in this thread.
     
  4. anthonym

    anthonym New Member

    The major shortcoming of the program is the lack of name recognition because Tiffin is a small university. Of course, this is usually the case with small institutions. At the same time the level of customer service is high and the faculty (who generally teach seated classes there as well) respond quickly to emails and telephone calls. My favorite part of the program is that it is designed to be completed in one year (while working fulltime) and this goal is workable as long as you are willing to devote all your free time to your studies.
     
  5. LawMan1

    LawMan1 New Member

    I appreciate all the feedback. To be more specific I was wondering what the format of the program is. Is the course work more independent study oriented (correspondence), or alot of online meetings to discuss the course materials. Are there proctored exams? Thanks for the feedback.
     
  6. anthonym

    anthonym New Member

    The program is administered online and assignments are uploaded to an electronic dropbox. There is very little live discussion. Instead, online discussions occur through a system similar to this forum. There are some group assignments which force students to communicate through email, chat or telephone to coordinate their work. There are no proctored exams. Instead, the exams are administered online and timed. Generally, each course includes several papers and one major paper with a minimum of 10, 15 or 20 pages, depending on the professor.

    The standard course load is 10 semester hours every semester for 3 semesters and the program is designed to be completed for one year (some students do go part time). There are 3 3-semester hours courses and 1 1-hour course called a proseminar each semester. The proseminar can be taken online by watching a video link of a speech made by a criminal justice authority (usually a Ph.D. who is releasing a book). After watching the presentation students write a response paper.

    TIffin uses eCollege.com® to administer its programs. Here's the link to the demo: http://www.tiffin-global.org/democ40/index.learn
     
  7. LawMan1

    LawMan1 New Member

    I appreciate the detailed feedback.
    What is your background? Did you find the exams arduous? Im a Police officer, so Im hoping I can rely on experience to help me. I'm guessing overall, you were satisified with your experience with Tiffin?
     
  8. anthonym

    anthonym New Member

    A background in police work is very helpful. The tests are difficult but they are based upon learning objectives you have in advance. Overall, I am happy with the program and it has met my needs. Send me an email and I will answer any specific questions you have.
     
  9. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I've been a police officer for about 15 years, and I can say that your experience would work in your favor when taking DANTES and CLEP exams, but that it wouldn't make much of a difference at the graduate level.

    As I'm sure you know, there is a huge difference between theory and practice. Obtaining a graduate degree in Criminal Justice is pure theory, while actually doing the job is practice.

    FWIW, I'd go with a better-known school such as Michigan State, Indiana State, or Florida State. Being obviously biased, I think the UMass-Lowell program is top-notch, but I will say they're not in the same class as MSU, FSU, or ISU.

    There is nothing wrong with Tiffin, but it's just not that well known.
     

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