I received a degree in from the Art Institute of California-San Diego. Based on my experience I would rate AICASD below average. The instructors provide care for their students and make sure that they are learning something, however, the amount of information being given to students are sub par compared to a real university.
Facilities such as laboratories and library are well equip to provide necessary tools to students. Instructors and assistants are always present to assist students. The only drawback to this is the bureaucracy a student have to jump to in order to check something out (I guest this is typical to any universities).
One other complaint I have about this institution is it is VERY expensive, they wont allow students who are currently enrolled to take GE classes at community college(s) (its cheaper that way).
AND THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, the AICASD IS NOT A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED institution. For those who are not verse with different accreditation, regional accreditation is held with highest standard and makes sure that education given to students are up to highest standards. The AICASD will claim that they are accredited, and they are indeed, however, they are only nationally accredited. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?, classes taken will LESS LIKELY BE ACCEPTED towards a transfer credit if a student decides to get another degree from a REAL UNIVERSITY. In addition, some employers only honor degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution, which mean that there is a possibility that your degree will not be honored by an employer as a valid degree.
AICASD do not have a cap for enrollment, no brain but have tons of money, you will get accepted...They have a really low standard in their admission criteria.
Posted 09/20/09 | Report Abuse
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