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Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Trinity Washington University, Howard, and Catholic University of America.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Trinity Washington University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Howard, Trinity Washington University, American University, and Catholic University of America.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Howard, American University, Gallaudet, and Catholic University of America.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Gallaudet, Catholic University of America, Howard, and American University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at American University and Catholic University of America.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Corcoran, American University, Howard, and Trinity Washington University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Gallaudet, Howard, Catholic University of America, and American University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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George Washington University • Washington, DC
Studying Masters Of Education (completion in 2009)
• 10/6/2011
"I had a great time. Learned a lot. Entered my field and felt well prepared."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | In fact, I already have. GWU is an excellent place to learn the theory and practice of education. The professors made it this way. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Excellent reputation in DC community. Definitely a degree that carries some weight during an interview. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Rigorous coursework. Incredibly thought provoking professors and classes. Excellent location with internships in DCPS. |
| Instruction | 10 | Professors used techniques that were intended for use in elementary and secondary classes. |
| How Difficult | 10 | Very rigorous due to strict deadlines and complexity of questions. No yes or no questioning. Professors were always asking WHY. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Pretty much 50/50. There was a required internship that maybe made it a little more hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | One could only miss three classes in a given semester. All absences had to be excused. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Many brand new buildings. All old buildings had been rehabbed. Technology in every classroom. |
| Social Life | 10 | All of my fellow students were really interested in finding time to have a good time. Sometimes we had too good of a time. |
| Placement Services | 8 | I was aided in finding a job within the first week of my last semester. I had the job secured when I graduated. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I really haven't been out long enough to comment on this. So far, it seems pretty good. |
University Of The District Of Columbia • Washington, DC
Studying Psychology (completion in 2005)
• 10/8/2011
"I enjoyed my professors, my classmates, my counselors, and my time spent with the dean of psychology."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The psychology courses offer excellent training for educational type careers. They help you to understand the teaching process and the social aspects of teaching |
| Program Reputation | 8 | They still have some of the top minds in the field of psychology. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The school I went to believes in creative arts as well as academics. |
| Instruction | 8 | The professors were very hands on and dealt with each individual student. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Many of the courses were difficult but interesting. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was much hands on work, like internships and projects in the classrooms. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | They had classes on the weekends and during evening hours as well. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They had many resources and clubs available. |
| Social Life | 6 | I didn't participate much in extra curricular activities. I had to work full time. |
| Placement Services | 5 | They tried, but many of the positions didn't pay or were for specific majors and disciplines. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | They are diligent in providing remodeling projects and involving alumni. |
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