Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Family And School Social Workers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Troy University, University of West Alabama, Alabama State, and UA.
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 Troy University, University of West Alabama, Auburn, and University of North Alabama.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Oakwood University, Talladega College, Tuskegee University, and Miles College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Troy University, University of West Alabama, and Lawson State Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Oakwood University, Tuskegee University, Talladega College, and Alabama State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Talladega College, Oakwood University, Alabama A & M, and Tuskegee University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Auburn, UAB, and UA.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Alabama State, Alabama A & M, and Oakwood University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Tuskegee University, Alabama A & M, UAB, and Oakwood University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL
Studying Social Work (completion in 2002)
• 10/29/2011
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the University of Alabama. I consider my social work degree to be of very high caliber because of my experience there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I recommend it to all my staff who want to pursue a higher social work degree. My senior in high school has been accepted there as well, and we are proud to send her. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The UA school of Social Work has an excellent reputation. It is reputed to be the best social work school in the state of Alabama. |
| Program Quality | 10 | UA has a school of Social Work. The MSW program is very well planned, including a course of study that is germane to my career. An internship is required of 500 hours in a social work field, which helped me to learn other community social work agencies. |
| Instruction | 10 | The curriculum in the MSW program is extremely relevant. Psychopathology and Crisis Intervention were my two favorite courses. The two required research courses were very interesting and have helped me to conduct social research in my current job. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I had worked as a social worker for over 10 years before going on to UA for MSW. Therefore, most of the curriculum was not difficult for me. However, the assignments were challenging and required much preparation. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Every class I took had books that were to be read after class. The class time was set aside for lecture. The lectures were very interesting and helped me focus when I did the reading. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | UA offers weekday, weekend, night, and now online courses for students who want to earn an MSW. The school has also branched out into satellite classrooms around the state, where the UA professors teach on given nights. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The UA campus is beautiful. The library is huge and has a wonderful reference center. The school of social work had computer labs open at night for students who needed to come in to complete research. The school also has a virtual library that can be accessed from home. |
| Social Life | 7 | I was an older student. I did not go to parties or organized social events. But the school had both. However, I am a die hard Alabama football fan and continue to participate every chance I get in school spirit functions. |
| Placement Services | 8 | Although I already had a career when I went to school for my Master's Degree, I was able to see that other students were assisted in career placement. Public Service agencies offer stipends to students who agree to come work for that agency after graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | I am a member of the alumni association. I receive a quarterly magazine from the school. I also have a listing of all the meetings in the area. I get discounts on travel and school football items. |
UAH • Huntsville, AL
Studying Business (completion in 2013)
• 2/24/2012
"I am thoroughly satisfied with making the choice to attend this school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend my school to anyone looking for a smaller school or anyone interested in an engineering career. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Though my school is mainly an engineering school, the business program is also highly ranked. |
| Program Quality | 9 | UAH has been a great choice, not only to get a degree, but to learn life skills and further my career even more. |
| Instruction | 8 | The professors at the university are well trained and very helpful. The overall ambiance is very homelike and fits me well. |
| How Difficult | 4 | I went to a prep school up north for high school, which was very difficult; therefore, the level of study at UAH is not too difficult for me. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It depends on what class you are attending and how the class is taught. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | I wish there were more online classes offered. The rest of the classes are scheduled evenly throughout the day. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | In the last year, the school has made blueprints to further and better the expansion of UAH. |
| Social Life | 8 | I have been very involved at school, attending all the athletic events and social events. |
| Placement Services | 4 | Since my school is located in an engineering town, there are not as many jobs in the business world. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | The alumni network is not very involved. I am in a sorority, and the alumni network for it does almost nothing. |
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