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 Salt Lake Community College, Brigham Young, and Weber State.
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 University of Utah, Utah State, and Brigham Young.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Brigham Young, College of Eastern Utah, Utah State, and University of Utah.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of College of Eastern Utah, Utah State, University of Utah, and Brigham Young.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Brigham Young and University of Utah.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Utah State, College of Eastern Utah, University of Utah, and Snow College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Brigham Young University • Provo, UT
Studying Psychology (completion in 2000)
• 11/29/2011
"Love the school, and would not change that part of my life in any way. I would recommend it to anyone interested."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | As long as you are not looking for a party school, BYU is a great option. You will learn so much and be well prepared for your career. |
| Program Reputation | I don't really know what type of reputation the psychology program has. I have never had a problem getting a job, though. | |
| Program Quality | 10 | BYU gave me a great foundation for the career I chose. I made great contacts which helped me get a job right out of college. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors at BYU are all very good. They have a lot of experience. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I think BYU has a standard level of difficulty. It may be a little harder than some schools. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I felt that my education was mostly book learning with hands on sprinkled in here and there. Perhaps because that is they way I like to learn. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | BYU offers evening classes, day classes, spring and summer terms, etc. They also allow you to complete some classes via independent study. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | BYU has an amazing underground library that has all the resources one needs for psychology. The professors are incredibly accessible. |
| Social Life | 10 | BYU is known for being a "sober" school, and I loved that. There were many social events and I loved attending the football games. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I don't know much about other schools' job placement programs, but BYU has a very good one. I was able to get a job right after graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | I still receive communication from the alumni program regularly. They keep me updated and current! |
Brigham Young University • Provo, UT
Studying Anthropology (completion in 2002)
• 12/3/2011
"It met and exceeded all my expectations. It made learning fun and interesting and was what I knew I needed. Taught me how to be taught and gave me the ability and desire to learn."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | BYU is not for everyone due to the strict honor code of conduct. As for getting an education on any level, I would fully recommend it as the staff, professors and facilities are very professional. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Don't really know how it stacks up against other programs but I felt the classes were well-taught and programs well-executed. |
| Program Quality | 5 | I applied most of what I majored in - Anthropology. Despite what I may have studied, there was still on-the-job training which was far more crucial. |
| Instruction | 5 | Culturally, I was well prepared and ready for what was ahead in my field. Nothing but experience can prepare for the organizational challenges and red tape associated with dealing with state government. |
| How Difficult | 3 | I excel at learning about people and their behaviors. No problem here. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | More book work than hands on. Though some majors/colleges have emphasis and opportunities I did not see as much with mine. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I took many of my classes at night and even more during Spring/Summer semesters. Also offered online and correspondence courses in abundance. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library was excellent. Advisors and teachers make sure you know when and where help is available. |
| Social Life | 10 | I met my wife at school, what else can I say. Tons of good and safe activities available during the week and weekend. |
| Placement Services | 8 | Lots of job fairs and employer contacts. Lots of friends and roommates had no problem finding work even before graduating. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | A lot of follow ups and materials are sent from the college - as much support as I need is available. |
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