(10-25-2022, 11:30 PM)SweetSecret Wrote: Different degree program within the school, but yes. If you are a strong writer and would rather work independently, the Tempo format is great. Everything is included in it which is really nice. I just wish they had more videos and audio recordings. It's heavy on reading research papers, which are generally not as easy to covert into audio via Speechify or such, so if you struggle with reading on the screen from eye strain... be prepare for that in advance. At one point the school was asking how they could change their programs to be better for students and I made these two suggestions. I'm not sure if they've been implemented though because I put things on hold for a while with the pandemic and I haven't gone back to the program yet.

(10-29-2022, 12:22 PM)Sparklette Wrote: I tried the Tempo MHA for 2 terms but didn't complete.
I felt quite a bit of the material was outdated, although they were supposedly in the process of updating the modules. It was one of the earlier Tempo masters, so that makes sense. (Things like the data for charts were from 2007, linked articles had moved, and millennials were supposedly in their early to mid 20s when referenced)

Also didn't find the weekly phone calls helpful and was happier when I got approved to move to every other week (if you're not getting federal loans, I think you can opt for every other week from the get go if you'd prefer)

The other frustrating point was getting the profs or content expert to unlock the assessment could vary from course to course. Some did it automatically when you finished everything required, others needed a bit of prodding and/or wouldn't do it if you completed everything in a day but skipped the 'optional' enrichment activities. Some only replied to emails on pre-scheduled days/times as they are allotted a turn around time for response or grading. Others were available and responding within an hour.

One thing that I didn't figure out until I already decided to abandon it: after submitting the assessment, you don't  have to wait for it to be graded to move on. You just need your phone advisor person to put that course on hold and activate another. If it comes back good, you don't need to do anything else. If it needs revised, you can reactivate when ready.  If I'd known that from the start, I likely could have finished in the 2 terms.

Overall, it wasn't bad; I just decided to go a different direction when I realized none of the minor frustrations would have deterred me IF I actually wanted to continue my career in healthcare administration.

(10-30-2022, 08:51 AM)redheadguy03 Wrote:

(10-29-2022, 12:22 PM)Sparklette Wrote: I tried the Tempo MHA for 2 terms but didn't complete.
I felt quite a bit of the material was outdated, although they were supposedly in the process of updating the modules. It was one of the earlier Tempo masters, so that makes sense. (Things like the data for charts were from 2007, linked articles had moved, and millennials were supposedly in their early to mid 20s when referenced)

Also didn't find the weekly phone calls helpful and was happier when I got approved to move to every other week (if you're not getting federal loans, I think you can opt for every other week from the get go if you'd prefer)

The other frustrating point was getting the profs or content expert to unlock the assessment could vary from course to course. Some did it automatically when you finished everything required, others needed a bit of prodding and/or wouldn't do it if you completed everything in a day but skipped the 'optional' enrichment activities. Some only replied to emails on pre-scheduled days/times as they are allotted a turn around time for response or grading. Others were available and responding within an hour.

One thing that I didn't figure out until I already decided to abandon it: after submitting the assessment, you don't  have to wait for it to be graded to move on. You just need your phone advisor person to put that course on hold and activate another. If it comes back good, you don't need to do anything else. If it needs revised, you can reactivate when ready.  If I'd known that from the start, I likely could have finished in the 2 terms.

Overall, it wasn't bad; I just decided to go a different direction when I realized none of the minor frustrations would have deterred me IF I actually wanted to continue my career in healthcare administration.

Thanks, when I talked to them they said everything is supposed to be unlocked. I am not supposed to have to wait for anyone to unlock anything. So, if I want to just work on everything I can, but sounds like that is not the case. Which is what I heard from others too. A few people I know have dropped the program, due to a bait and switch type of thing.

(10-29-2022, 11:33 AM)redheadguy03 Wrote:

(10-25-2022, 11:30 PM)SweetSecret Wrote: Different degree program within the school, but yes. If you are a strong writer and would rather work independently, the Tempo format is great. Everything is included in it which is really nice. I just wish they had more videos and audio recordings. It's heavy on reading research papers, which are generally not as easy to covert into audio via Speechify or such, so if you struggle with reading on the screen from eye strain... be prepare for that in advance. At one point the school was asking how they could change their programs to be better for students and I made these two suggestions. I'm not sure if they've been implemented though because I put things on hold for a while with the pandemic and I haven't gone back to the program yet.

Thanks for the response. How long have you been in the program? I was curious how long people usually take to finish it.