Testimonials

"I highly recommend the PhD programme at the International University for Graduate Studies. It is a University where life experience is recognized and rewarded. The University’s faculty and staff encourage and support self-realization of creative potentials to achieve a doctorate in an individual’s chosen career field. I found my educational experience at the University to be a meaningful and important part of my life. I am proud of the doctorate I earned from the University in July 1999.”

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“For me, the value of International University was not as much the doctorate, as it was the intrinsic value, conceptual and practical enrichment and dynamic understanding of psychoanalytic depth and range, which came from working with faculty and students.”

David Eisner, Ph.D, Private Practitioner and

“Completing my doctoral dissertation brought me the creative challenge of writing, the great satisfaction of good work and many years of experience honed into a fine work – the dissertation itself. I feel more self-respect and self-esteem and a sense of joy and relief. Thank you for the opportunity to do this and treating me with respect in the process. My two sons, 24 and 19, have observed my work, and my modeling by sharing in this completion. The completion and success are also felt by others: family, friends, colleagues and patients."

“My doctorate has enabled me to expand my professional activities, including teaching, participating in conferences, and mentoring. I am excited to be a graduate of IUGS, and hope to share that enthusiasm with others contemplating a degree from IUGS.”

“Yes, the degree helped me obtain a Social Security and Medicaid Contract."

“It has been a privilege for me to be associated with International University for Graduate Studies. This unique programme fulfills the needs of many that have finished their coursework but have not completed their theses. The members of the faculty were most supportive and worked with me to complete my degree. I received my PhD in library science in July 2004. As a result of this degree I was able to apply for a position at the School of Communication, Information and Library Studies at Rutgers University where I am now an assistant professor. I would recommend this programme to others who meet the University’s qualifications.”

Kay Ann Cassell, Ph.D

The motto that I have used in my present position, as Superintendent of Schools, is that Mount Pleasant Central School District is “The Place to be!” Many, many individuals have enthusiastically embraced this motto, for which I am most happy. I can now tell you and anyone who is interested in the IUGS programme that it too is “The Place to be!”.”

Alfred Lodovico, Ed.D.

“I am a 38 year old happily married mother of two young sons. I also provide care to my 87-year old father who has Alzheimer’s. It had been my heart’s desire to obtain a doctorate; however, time and convenience were always strong factors in delaying my goal......I was skeptical as to the school’s validity and called the minister of education within the government of St. Kitts as well as the school itself. The latter investigation provided the information I desired and I began the application process. I enjoyed my educational experiences within the Clinical Christian Counseling programme. I traveled to Florida for conference teachings, completed a residency in St. Kitts, wrote a book, met regularly with a mentor in my chosen field of study and completed coursework in religious studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. My Dean, Dr. Crews, was a joy to work with. Thanks IUGS!"

Cheryl Ann Green, RN, LCSW, Ph.D.

I recently heard that you were now the Chancellor. Congratulations. It has been two years since I received my Ph.D. from IUGS and I remember at dinner following my graduation ceremony you came up to me and congratulated me on my accomplishment. You called me “Doctor” and said something to the effect that it takes awhile for the title to fit. I think it has finally begun to “fit”. I have recently published my first book (based upon my Capstone project) “Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders: A Practitioner’s Guide” and also published an article in “Social Work Today” magazine. Many new doors and exciting opportunities have come my way since receiving my Ph.D. and I am very grateful that IUGS was there to help me to achieve a life-long goal.

I would like to remain involved with IUGS in any way that I can. If there is any way that I can be of service please let me know.

John K. Smith, Ph.D., LCSW

“I would like to take a minute to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of the talented individuals that make International University for Graduate Studies such a wonderful institution. This School provided me with a respectable well-rounded degree that I am very proud of. My journey to becoming a DOCTOR at this school was not just about receiving a fine degree. This journey with International University helped me to realize what phenomenal talents I have. I have been in a stagnant professional rut for several years, and this school helped me to revitalize my passion for my profession, and remind me why I went into the helping field in the first place. As my mentor, Dr. Raymond Dorritie, gently pointed out, I was the only one holding myself back. This fine institution gave me the spark I needed to restart the passionate fire I have for helping others. As a young hard-of-hearing woman working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults, I felt that my disability limited me to work with only this population. Even though my first love is working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, this is not the extent of my talents. International University for Graduate Studies helped me realize my other hidden talents with the individualized curriculum and mentoring used to help me obtain my degree. Since I have started with this degree programme, I have joined a group private practice and am doing extremely well. I have also started doing consulting work with a prestigious substance abuse treatment center. I am starting to do some presenting at conferences. This professional boost has helped with my overall feeling of professional and emotional satisfaction. My deepest gratitude and appreciation."

Erika Lohmiller, Ph.D, LCPC, CADC, MISA II