Instructional Philosophy

The face and climate of today’s business world is changing rapidly. Economic growth and the constantly changing needs of modern industries can provide exciting and challenging opportunities for qualified graduates. Stratford University is at the forefront of these changes and is dedicated to assisting graduates with employment in the evolving job market. The University’s innovative approach to education helps graduates gain the skills and self-confidence needed to be successful.

Stratford University seeks to maximize the personal and academic growth of students while providing relevant skills and knowledge leading to satisfying careers. The University is able to achieve these goals through carefully-planned academic programs and career advising, including timely curriculum revisions, hands-on learning experiences in appropriate undergraduate courses, and individualized assistance.

Instructional Focus: Programs are directed toward specific instructional goals coupled with small class size. All curricula, presentations, supportive reference materials, and student-teacher interactions are collectively driven by this strategy

• Communication: Effective use of communication reinforces the instructional message. Creative seating arrangements and small group projects are used to encourage student to student and student to faculty interaction. Programs are structured to cultivate an environment of teamwork.
• Self-Discovery: Hands-on learning using actual equipment is essential to the University’s instructional methodology. The University recognizes hands-on learning as a key to long-term retention of information. In the final analysis, the University combines sound instructional technology with an insight into the career market to produce a valuable and unique educational experience.