Professor Allea Cauilan was a great instructor for the accelerated physiology lab and online lecture course that I took here. Even though the class was fast-paced, she made everything feel organized a... See more
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I felt that class was very overpriced and didn’t feel that the professors truly wanted students to succeed. I expected it to be more science oriented, hence the name, but took Physics 2 and university... See more
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Great programs for pre-med students. I hope they will offer a 300 level parasitology class as well, like the class offered at New England University Online or university of Florida.
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SCU Accelerated Science Courses
Earn lecture and lab college credit while completing required science prerequisites to help you toward your graduate and professional healthcare degree. Get quality education at an accelerated pace and kickstart your career with SCU Accelerated Science Courses. Courses are continuously available online every five weeks. Find Your Course
- Accelerated Pace: Our course offerings allow you to earn course credit in as little as 5 weeks. How It Works
- Transferable Credits: Our accredited courses are transferable to numerous colleges and universities. Transferring Your Course Credits
- All-Inclusive Tuition: Lab fees and equipment are included in your tuition payment. Cost Structure Overview
- Experienced Faculty: Our experienced instructors are experts in their field so you can be confident that you’ll be receiving the best education.
Take the Next Step: Ready to accelerate your education? Explore our courses and learn more about how our courses align with your career goals. Your future in healthcare starts here with SCUHS, offering a fast, flexible, and fulfilling educational experience.
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16200 Amber Valley Dr., 90604, Whittier, United States
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Challenging but doable!
I took CHEM 351 5 week accelerated course online and it was a very good experience. The professors were helpful and although it was very challenging, they give you a fair shot at passing the class.
17 March 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with SCU’s accelerated science courses. We’re glad to hear that you found the course both rigorous and rewarding, and that our faculty were able to provide helpful support throughout. At SCU, our students are our North Star—we strive to provide them with the resources needed for success. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your continued studies.
Picky Professor
The professor for my course was extremely difficult than necessary and was not understanding, or accommodation friendly. I had informed her in the beginning of the course that I was deaf, and the professor emailed back with a link to SCU's accommodation team, which I didn't need because the course was online. The proctored test is excessively strict, because I had to pay out of my pocket for an external webcam. When I had to take a practice proctored quiz, I failed it THREE times, because she complained about the "background noise" and "I didn't show enough work space" and something else. I kindly reminded her that I am deaf and I am UNABLE to hear any background noise, because I live at a deaf university, so of course, it's loud here. She gave me a zero for that. She gave me a zero for another attempt because I "didn't show enough workspace" when I reviewed the video, and it clearly showed my hands, the table, and my paper & pen. We went back and forth and she eventually gave up and allowed me to take the exams. Just a heads up, she is extremely picky and will flag almost literally anything.
The pros of this course is that it's short and online, so I get to do it on my own time and at my place. The assignments were reasonable and was not overwhelming to complete for a 5 weeks course.
13 April 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience. At SCU, we are fully committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. As noted by your instructor, contacting SCU's Student Services would have enabled the issuance of an official accommodation letter, which could have exempted you from certain online test-taking protocols and helped ensure a smoother exam experience.
We appreciate your recognition of the course’s flexibility and structure, and we remain dedicated to continually improving our programs to better support all students. We wish you continued success in your academic journey.
I felt like I didn’t receive proper…
I felt like I didn’t receive proper credits for my final exam
20 April 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your concern regarding final exam credit. At SCU, we are committed to fair, accurate, and transparent grading practices. In addition to direct communication with instructors, we also offer leadership drop-in sessions four times per week, where students can receive timely and transparent responses to questions about grading, performance, tutoring, and more.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you continued success in your academic and professional journey.
For those looking to fulfill a prerequisite or boost a grade.
A great option for a flexible and quick prerequisite class for Med/PA school. Work was tough, definite learning curve, but they want you to succeed and get on to the next phase of your education.
16 March 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to see you succeed in our courses. At SCU, our biggest goal is to support students in mastering the material and progressing confidently to the next phase of their education. We are thankful for your trust and wish you the best in your academic and professional journey.
Overall great experience
Very convenient, while attaining a great education! I am working a full time job and it was very doable. I needed to get transcript sent over and SCUHS made it easy to do. Overall, would recommend this course and University.
2 May 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased that you found the program manageable alongside full-time employment. At SCU, we strive to provide a high-quality, flexible educational experience that meets the needs of working professionals. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and wish you continued success in your academic and professional journey.
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our Accelerated Sciences course. Supporting our students and providing a meaningful learning experience is always our top priority.
Wishing you continued success in all your academic and professional pursuits!
Teachers do not teach and then make…
Teachers do not teach and then make exams exceptionally difficult for no reason. Then fail you on the “lockdown browser” protocols for the most ridiculous things like a milliliter of the camera frame being out of view. This is coming from a student that has received only A’s. It is a money grab and they don’t care about student success in the slightest. Another example: one time I asked the professor for important topics that might be covered on the exam and he responded “any topic that was highlighted as important in the textbook” which was 18 chapters of material and EVERY SINGLE WORD/PAGE was highlighted. A study guide was not provided nor lecture slides.
5 April 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Accelerated Sciences course. We’re sorry to hear that it didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we take concerns like yours seriously.
Our courses are designed to be academically rigorous, as they condense a full semester’s content into a much shorter time frame. That said, we understand how challenging that can feel—which is why we are continuously working to improve our exams and the availability of study resources.
At SCUHS, our students are our North Star. We are deeply committed to supporting their success through a variety of resources, including tutoring services with qualified faculty, exam review sessions, drop-in hours with Accelerated Sciences leadership, and after-hours enrollment support, to name a few.
Regarding exam protocols and the use of the lockdown browser, our primary goal is to maintain academic integrity in a remote learning environment. These guidelines are in place to ensure fairness for all students. We strive to communicate these policies clearly through weekly announcements, confirmation quizzes, tutorial videos, and Week 1 orientation sessions. When students encounter compliance issues, our team proactively reaches out to offer support and guidance.
We truly appreciate your feedback—it helps us grow and better serve our students. We wish you continued success in your academic journey.
Great organization. Difficult Exams
The organization and pacing of the course was good. Exams were a good length, but some of the questions were difficult to understand. There were times when I felt that the course material did not help prepare me for exams. If the study guides were more concise, I would had an essier time preparing for exams.
9 March 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the organization and pacing of the course to be well-structured. We appreciate your insights regarding the exam questions and study materials. Our goal is to provide clear and effective resources to support student success, and we continuously work on improving our course content, including study guides. Wishing you all the best in your studies.
Being my best every day
I enjoyed the learning process. I took nutrition course and learned a lot that I'm going to apply toward a better lifestyle I know that rally doesn't answer what's good about the
Company At the beginning of the course my grades were ok but I scored lower than the class average on everything so I reached out to the instructor and she sent me questions for the chapters to go over and I did. I worked through the questions as I worked through the chapters and I scored higher on everything. For the finale I scored well above the class mean all of my final scores were above the class mean.
27 February 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the learning process and found the nutrition course valuable for improving your lifestyle. It’s wonderful that your dedication and collaboration with your instructor helped you improve your scores throughout the course. Your hard work truly paid off! We appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success on your educational journey.
It was good I liked the labs especially…
It was good I liked the labs especially that student online participation
6 January 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the labs and found the student online participation valuable.
No what I was expecting…
I was surprised how compared to other classes at other schools these professors don’t assign extra credit work or the opportunity to retake an exam if you fail or receive a less than ideal grade. The grades seem very “set in stone” you have to be near perfect to get a good grade. I understand it’s online and self paced but there is absolutely no way to bring your grade up if it falls behind. Better get it right the first time.
3 February 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback. At SCU, we strive to maintain rigorous academic standards while ensuring that students have the support they need to succeed. We recognize our courses' accelerated format and encourage our instructors to offer extra credit opportunities to help students maximize their grades. Additionally, we highly recommend utilizing the many resources available, including weekly check-ins, office hours, and on-demand tutoring, to stay on track. We appreciate your perspective and will continue working to enhance our courses to best support student success.
Wishing you all the best in your academic journey!
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback. We understand how frustrating technical difficulties with LockDown Browser can be, especially during important exams. Ensuring a smooth and stress-free testing experience is a top priority for us. We are actively working with our technology partners to enhance system reliability and provide better support resources for both students and faculty.
Your input is valuable, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Ab psyc
Dr. Fathi does not get back to emails. The tests are unreasonably hard and not fully like the lectures we learn.
1 February 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
We are sorry to hear about your experience. At SCU, our faculty members are committed to engaging with students and responding to emails within 36 hours. If a faculty member does not meet this standard, we take immediate action to address the issue. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to ensure that all students receive the support they need. If you have any further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing SCU to be a part of your academic journey! We're glad you found our program simple and convenient. Wishing you all the best in your studies!
Horribly expensive with no instructor
The classes are so expensive with the most minimal instruction from professors. You essentially have to teach yourself the material at an accelerated pace and you have one week to decide if you’re capable of doing that before you get a half refund. I was able to cancel within the first week and owed 1/3 of the price of tuition. With all of the non refundable fees (including a $100 fee you pay in order to pay your tuition. Which is different from the $70 registration fee), I got about $2000 back on my class that cost me $3700 originally with tuition and fees because I cancelled it within four days of beginning the class. It was truly such a scam. Maybe it would be good if one of your prerequisites expired but you’ve already taken the course and need zero instruction and your willing to pay 3700 for a self instructed lecture and lab
6 January 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that cost and instructional support are important factors in choosing a course, and we want to assure you that SCU offers some of the most affordable options in the nation. We are committed to providing unparalleled support for our students from start to finish, which includes weekly check-ins, office hours, on-demand tutoring, and many other resources to help ensure success.
Regarding our tuition refund policy, the details are as follows: Withdrawing in Week 1: 75% tuition refund. Withdrawing in Week 2: 50% tuition refund. Withdrawing in Week 3: 25% tuition refund. Withdrawing in Weeks 4 or 5: No refund available. One important caveat is that we do allow students who have decided not to begin their course the opportunity to receive a full tuition refund up to 14 days after classes start if they have not yet completed any assignments.
Specifically it looks like you were taking a lab and lecture which totaled 5 credits, which meant your total tuition for lecture and lab at $515 a credit hour was $2,575 plus a $100 registration fee, so you paid a total of $2,675 for your courses. Later when you requested a withdrawal at the end of the first week, since you had not begun your lab you were provided a 100% tuition refund. For your lecture, however, since you had already completed assignments for that first week, unfortunately we were not able to provide a full refund and our prorated tuition policy was applied. You were then refunded a total of $2,060. I am not sure where you have a total of $3700 paid, as you were only ever registered for that lab and lecture in our program.
Overall, we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, but we appreciate your feedback as we continue to enhance our academic programs and student support services.
Fine Course, Needs Revamping
The professors were very kind, reached out, and responded quickly. The material was challenging, but not impossible and took a lot of studying to stay on top of it. The main reason for only 3 stars is the powerpoints and lectures were not helpful in the slightest. There was way too much information on them and they need some serious revamping. The rest of the class was pretty standard and I have no real complaints other then the powerpoints.
6 January 2025
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing SCU to be a part of your academic journey! We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that you found our professors supportive and the coursework engaging. Continuous improvement is our priority, and we are always working on enhancing our content to provide the best learning experience possible. Your input helps us grow, and we appreciate it greatly. Wishing you all the best in your studies!
Unprofessional Experience
While I was able to complete the courses I needed to in a short amount of time for grad school, I was not impressed. The first few weeks of the course I had terrible interactions with professors. In one meeting I had with Dr Davis in the physics department we had to reschedule several times, and then he was very distracted, disoriented, and unprofessional. He cursed in our meeting, and overall wasn’t very helpful. I also noticed that many announcements from the four classes I took over two semesters had the same messages, as though AI wrote them for the department, again unprofessional and very impersonal. I also received tutoring almost weekly. One tutor, Shaina Rawal was very helpful, but everyone else seemed to be a waste of time. The professors couldn’t answer my questions and I found googling my questions to be more helpful. As I continued on for 10 weeks, I got better at engaging with the classes and figured out how to work with the style, but initially my interactions with SCUHS were poor. I apologize for these harsh comments, but I want you to know how this university comes across.
6 October 2024
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for your feedback. While we are glad to hear you completed your courses with us successfully, we also sincerely apologize for the negative experiences you encountered. Professionalism is a core value at SCUHS, and we’re addressing your concerns about interactions with faculty and tutoring services to ensure a better experience for all future students, as that is not representative of our department.
We also appreciate your comments about course communications and will work to make them more personal and engaging.
Your feedback is valuable, and we’re committed to continued excellence in our accelerated program. We wish you the best in your academic journey and are here if you need further support or would like to return for additional classes.
The professors are not mindful of the…
The professors are not mindful of the accelerated nature of the course, they do not make the PowerPoints or study guide and the recorded lectures are just them reading over the slides. This course has not been thought out. I don’t recommend anyone take it.
9 December 2024
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with the course did not meet your expectations. At SCUHS, we strive to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
We truly value your input and would like to address your concerns. Students are our north star, and we create study materials and effective lectures with the help and guidance of our faculty. If you have additional details or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly.
No one knows what’s going on and people are rude
There was a ton of miscommunication and when I tried to figure anything out for the payments every person told me something different. When no one could answer and clarify my account got locked. I payed way too much in late fees for things that were not my fault. Whenever I tried and spoke to someone they were mostly rude and condescending, the disrespect I experienced was just not right. This was probably the worse experience and unfortunately for you guys I was going to take a few more classes but after this experience I’m reconsidering my options.
4 December 2024
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
As the director of this department, I am very concerned that this was your experience and I apologize on behalf of all of us. If you would be willing to discuss what happened with me directly, please reach out. We strive to provide the highest level of service to our students, and especially given the accelerated nature of our program, precise and helpful information is essential to your success. I hope to hear from you soon.
The expectation of time spent was…
The expectation of time spent was extreme. I have other classes as well as working and they expected me to spend 4 hours a day to keep up with the demands of the class and they made that clear. Then I spent my own personal money to buy an external webcam to met with the testing guidelines and set it up best I could with the limited space I had and they still complained and refused to accept the best I could do with my set up and I wa denied from taking the exam. Thag was the straw that broke the camels back for me after going through some of the the most stressful two weeks of my life trying to keep up with the extreme demands presented to me. The class content itself made zero sense. The lecture videos were short and didn’t go into detail about the topic and would quickly move to example problems where he would come up with numbers I had no clue how he got to input into equations. Genuinely the worst class I have ever experienced in my life, including in person and online classes I have taken previously.
11 November 2024
Reply from SCU, Accelerated Science Courses
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience was not perfect. That’s never the outcome we want for our students. We understand that accelerated courses can be demanding, especially when balancing other responsibilities like work and additional classes. Our goal is to provide a supportive learning environment. Regarding our testing policies, we maintain strict guidelines to ensure fairness and to uphold the integrity of our assessments. However, we recognize these policies can sometimes be challenging for students so we strive to provide assistance to meet our online requirements. Your feedback about the course content and lecture videos is invaluable, and we’ll use it to review and enhance our materials to better support our students’ learning. If there’s anything further we can do to address your concerns or support you, do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. We truly appreciate your input and wish you all the best in your academic journey.
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