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 Capital Community College, Southern Connecticut State, Eastern Connecticut State, and Western Connecticut State University.
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 Eastern Connecticut State, University of Hartford, Western Connecticut State University, and University of Bridgeport.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Saint Joseph College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Capital Community College, University of Bridgeport, University of Hartford, and UConn.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Capital Community College, Saint Joseph College, University of Bridgeport, and Manchester Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Fairfield, University of Hartford, University of Bridgeport, and Sacred Heart University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Eastern Connecticut State, UConn, University of Hartford, and Fairfield.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at UConn and Fairfield.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at UConn, Central Connecticut, and University of Bridgeport.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at UConn, Saint Joseph College, Fairfield, and University of Hartford.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Central Connecticut State University • New Britain, CT
Studying Sociology (completion in 2010)
• 12/29/2011
"College taught me a lot, academically and about myself. The university made it easy to adjust to college life overall."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The college is affordable, but with great quality instruction and a variety of campus life activities. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The sociology department at the school has decent ratings, because of the professors and topic of interest. It doesn't have an amazing rating, though, just because actual careers in that field are slim with only a bachelor's. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The diversity of sociology courses taught was amazing. Also, the coursework requirements were reasonable. |
| Instruction | 10 | The diversity in teaching styles at CCSU was great. Also, the material in college was all material that I really do need in the 'real world' now for my job. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The work was challenging, but not so much that I could not handle it. What was difficult was balancing my course load with a job. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I had many classes with lectures from books/PowerPoint. I also had just as many classes going on field trips and out and about to do studies. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | A variety of classes were throughout the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I never once had to have a schedule that was unfit for my needs or work schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The library was amazing. It had a lot of online research options and an interlibrary loan department with a very pleasant and helpful staff. Computer labs were open 24/7, which was also convenient, and there was free tutoring. |
| Social Life | 8 | There are many clubs that could interest just about anyone. School spirit was lacking a bit, unless people were involved directly in sports. |
| Placement Services | 8 | The services were awesome for those who utilized them. More awareness of them should be made, though, BEFORE students become seniors. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I do not know much about the alumni network. This could be my own doing or the university's lack of resources about it. |
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