They use a ton of adjuncts. I have been at Fielding for almost 3 years. Was able to work full time (in the field as an MFT) while getting my PhD from Fielding in four years. After repeated attempts to get the office charging my credit card to address the multiple overcharges, I resigned. Tuition has almost doubled in the last ten years, with no improvement of any kind in quality. 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! Graduate education, IMO, requires a level of responsibility and maturity in holding oneself and the school responsible for meeting commitments. The faculty are usually renowned, at least the ones I have taken courses with in forensic neuropsychology. I graduated from Fielding in 2006 with my Ph.D. 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. They charge by the month, but it appeared my credit card was being "churned" with charges, credits, and recharges. 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 advisors that Fielding employs are some of the worst. No one will hire you. Working with a cohort of learners who believe in social justice via the power of education was inspiring! They have been warm, caring, and are hyper-knowledgeable. Many have been working for the company for 10-30 years! I would highly recommend the program to anyone - even those considering attending a traditional in-residence program. This program has exceeded my expectations. They absolutely cook the books for their numbers they report to APA for practicums and internships. 69 of 85 people found the following review helpful. Bad = very expensive, hard to get emails or calls returned, staff is mostly indifferent. I didn't struggle with APA or formal writing, but many students do and need more support than is available from the school. Do not hesitate! Tip: search for Fielding Graduate University's facilities and services with the uniRank Search Engine. 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. The faculty is amazing – smart, responsive, student centric, and willing to go the extra mile for serious students. I felt insulated and received very little help or advice on writing my dissertation or picking classes. I completely understand that this is a requirement as it is a doctoral program. 31 of 43 people found the following review helpful. The administration has improved from a rough time and customer service training of adminitrative staff is needed. I did beautifully well in my Master's program yet felt put down and adrift with Fielding. Fielding has graduated 1000's of students and I think must had an overall positive experience. You get what you need from them, but it could be done with a better attitude and customer service. The quality of training and instruction I received at Fielding was exceptional. I was initially skeptical about attending a non-traditional PhD program, but found Fielding to be a great choice. 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. 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. I consider this to be part of learning. Their model is unique and they do not hide that in any of their literature. It was expensive, but upon earning my doctoral degree, I was able to land a national, high-level education job. No academic advisors, totally insulated - not because it's online but because there is no one in the school that guides you. FGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services. Do your due diligence. They could make an adult learning model work, but they are too entrenched in their old practices to pull it off. Highly encourage you to read the vitas of their core faculty! They will be on it again. 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). Think I am kidding? Stay away! But worst of all, they mostly just care about raking in the dollars. Thanks Fielding! Essentially, I got out what I put into the experience, but I also ran across faculty that were less than stellar. 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. 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. It was idealistic about adult learning, but Many students couldn't- or wouldn't get finished quickly enough. 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. Fielding was a great experience and the model allowed me to complete my degree while working full-time and completing required travel for work.