Hampton University - Academics

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College Prowler Take

The academics and reputation of this University are the main reasons why students are attracted to HU. The smaller class sizes and fine teachers are greatly appreciated by the students and alumni. Foreign professors with thick accents, however, are a major concern of the students. Hampton University is composed of six schools, 38 Bachelor’s Degree programs, 14 Master’s Degree programs, and the Doctoral or Professional Degree in nursing (PhD), physics (PhD), physical therapy (DPT), and pharmacy (PharmD). You can definitely expect to come here and learn something; and as you progress in your studies, you will find that you will have a new, annual favorite teacher. However, some students feel like they are not getting their money’s worth, educationally. There are institutions in America that cost less, and you can receive the same education as that of HU. You may find yourself asking “what exactly am I paying for?” Short answer: You are mostly paying for the Hampton University name on a piece of paper.

The academics here are good because we have wonderful teachers, and for the high cost of tuition, who wouldn’t be motivated to learn? The most recognized department is the school of journalism and communications because it is globally funded and occupies one of the newest building on campus. The academics at HU range from student to student. The experience you acquire as you develop through this University has a great impact on the education you receive and how well you feel during and after receiving it.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Most of the teachers I’ve had at... Most of the teachers I’ve had at Hampton have been helpful and understanding. I’ve had the occasional teacher who tries to act like they can’t accept a valid excuse for a late assignment. I give my opinion on that teacher at evaluation time, but overall, I like my professors. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Well, this is my first year here,... Well, this is my first year here, so I’m just getting used to everything, but I like Hampton, so far. My teachers are really nice, and the work is not too overwhelming—at least not yet. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

For real, one of the reasons I’ve... For real, one of the reasons I’ve stayed at Hampton is because most of my professors really do help me. I like the fact that I’m not a number—I’m a first and last name. Most of the time, when you see the professors on campus, they still remember your name even after you’ve moved out of that class. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

People pretty much know what... People pretty much know what professors to take and what professors not to take for a particular class. We know to stay away from the ones who don’t speak English well because clearly, you won’t understand anything and will probably end up dropping the class anyway. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I like the teachers here. This is... I like the teachers here. This is an intimate environment, and the teachers know who you are—they pretty much know your progress and your potential as a student. They help you as best they can, and it really appears like they want to see you succeed. 12345 Academics Report

Facts

Did You Know?

Booker T. Washington went to Hampton University when it was Hampton Institute, and there is a statue of him on campus pointing to an unknown place or thing.

Some professors at Hampton allow you to do your work online instead of coming to class.

There is a myth that if a student walks across Ogden circle (a circle of grass across from Robert C. Ogden auditorium thought to be an ancient Indian burial ground), the student won’t graduate on time or may not graduate at all from Hampton University.

Black Enterprise magazine lists HU as number three in leading colleges and universities for African American students.

Black Issues in Higher Education ranks HU in the top 10 for graduating African Americans with degrees in biology, business management, communications, English, journalism, and psychology.

Hampton University was founded in 1868, guided by the mottos, “Education for life” and “Learning by doing.”

Hampton University has a Virginia Beach campus.

Hampton University has its own history museum.

After the Civil War, a normal school (“normal” meaning to establish standards or norms while educating teachers) was formalized in 1868, with former Union Brigadier General Samuel C. Armstrong (1839–1893) as its first principal.

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