Best Social Work Schools

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Wilbur Wright College is a 2-year community college and part of the City Colleges of Chicago system on the northwest side of The Windy City. Wilbur Wright confers degrees and certificates in 10 academic focus areas as well as a transfer partner with...

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There are a great variety of interesting and pertinent courses at Wright which are taught at the same level as typical univeristy courses. I am able to comprehend more of what I am taught now in comparison to my time in high school.

” – Bianca from Chicago, IL
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Originally founded as the New Hampshire Technical Institute, NHTI, Concord’s Community College is a 2-year institution in New Hampshire’s capital city. NHTI is home to 92 areas of study with 12 programs available entirely online. In addition to their...

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this college works hard to make it's students feel comfortable and welcome. they do put effort into reducing the amount of stress a student feels, and calms the overwhelming new territory feeling that comes with the new experience. they definitely...

” – Emily from NH
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San Joaquin Delta College is a community institution established in Stockton, California. The school offers programs to complete a wide variety of associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training, with its primary focus being STEM and the arts...

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the instructors are helpful and supportive. They aren't afraid to review and give out extra credit. They are willing to meet with students outside of class but they aren't afraid to really pile on the homework.

” – Alejandra from Stockton, CA
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Lackawanna College is a private, 4-year institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Along with the college’s main campus, it also maintains satellite facilities in Towanda, Sunbury, Hazleton, New Milford, Hawley, and Covington Township. Lackawanna...

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I took a class here as part of their GED/Career Gateway program through the adult education department. What you're going to learn based on what I took away from that class and what I can see from my current curriculum is the basics. So, while you...

” – Shawn from Scranton, PA
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Northwest State Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and two satellite locations in northwestern Ohio. NSCC is home to 70 degree and certificate programs as well as over 300 non-credit classes. As a rural institution, Northwest...

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Northwest State has been the best move I have ever made in my life so far. The classes are small so personal time with teachers is outstanding. Northwest welcomes students with open arms and i am greatful to be here.

” – Steve from Napoleon, OH
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Central Wyoming College is a 2-year community college with a main campus and three distance learning sites. Among CWC’s 36 academic degree and certificate programs, the Expedition Science department utilizes the college’s location by organizing field...

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This past year I was very impressed with the professors and how they were teaching their classes. They each had their own way of explaining and doing different things, but each got their point across very effectively. This small class atmosphere and...

” – Challis from Kinnear, WY
Empire State University

SUNY Empire State College is a public, 4-year institution established in Saratoga Springs, New York. The college is a member of the State University of New York system, and it maintains over 30 locations throughout the region and abroad. Students...

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It will online at my time

” – D from holliswood, NY
CUNY Graduate School and University Center

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is rated as a Doctoral University with Highest Research Activity and set in Midtown Manhattan. The graduate school is home to several research centers and promotes interdisciplinary research and...

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Foothill College is a public, 2-year institution established in Los Altos Hills, California. Foothill’s 122-acre main campus is joined by a satellite learning center located in Sunnyvale, which features its own cafe, group study area, and a miniature...

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After going to De Anza College for a year and not enjoying myself at all, I decided to try Foothill College and it has been one of the greatest decisions I've made. Most of the teachers are professors and they are all very supportive, motivational...

” – Megan from Santa Clara, CA
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Established in 1962, LIU Brentwood is a private, 4-year institution located in New York. As one of Long Island University’s regional campuses, LIU Brentwood offers six undergraduate degree and 16 postgraduate degree and certificate programs, many of...

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley

Penn State Great Valley is a school of graduate and professional studies in the Philadelphia metro area and a campus of the Pennsylvania State University system. Penn State Great Valley confers master’s degrees in 10 fields of study and features...

Thomas Edison State University

Thomas Edison State University is a public, 4-year institution located in Trenton, New Jersey. Students are not required to visit campus, so the college’s classes have a number of different possible formats, such as the Self-Directed format...

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Great distance college with excellent classes. Shorter semesters gives students more flexibility to manage taking classes and working jobs. Great professors and a truly caring school.

” – Megan from Lebanon, NJ
University of Maryland, Baltimore

Founded in 1807, University of Maryland in Baltimore is the public health, law, and human services university in the state with a mission to “improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland at large through education, research...

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University of Maryland- Baltimore is a clean safe campus. UM Baltimore shows dedication to diversity in the student body. UM Baltimore is home to an internationally recognized shock trauma facility.

” – Mary from Pasadena, MD
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Central Texas College is a 2-year community college with an open admissions policy. The school operates five campuses with the main campus located in Killeen, TX. The Navy campus offers programs strictly for students interested in enrolling in the...

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I loved attending CTC. The professors were very helpful and good teachers. It was easy to get the information I needed.

” – Alexandria from Nolanville, TX
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Established in 1972, West Virginia Northern Community College is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Wheeling, Weirton, and New Martinsville. WVNCC offers over 70 associate’s degree and certificate programs, including a variety of...

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Edison State Community College is a 2-year institution and the first technical college established in Ohio. Edison State offers two degrees for university transfer in Humanities and Science as well as five career pathway academic divisions. For...

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Granite State College is a public, 4-year institution established in Concord, New Hampshire, with satellite locations in Conway, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Rochester. GSC primarily serves adult students, offering flexible scheduling options...

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I really liked the Concord campus; the building was good-sized with a new interior. Beth and Jim helped me with choosing a degree program that fit my goals. I am looking forward to starting this fall.

” – Teacher Girl
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Founded in 1870, Benedict College is a liberal arts college and an HBCU. It is a private institution based in Columbia, South Carolina, and home to the Benedict College Historic District which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

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Yes, Benedict College you do learn alot in your major. The teachers will give you research projects and writing papers to become more familiar with you studies. The library is alway open from early mornings to late nights, so you can always study.

” – Jasmine from College Park, GA
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Guilford Technical Community College is a public, 2-year institution established throughout suburban North Carolina, with locations in Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point, and Colfax. GTCC offers over 140 career-technical, transfer, and workforce...

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Guilford Technical Community College is an exceptional start for any student interested in the aviation industry. Degree programs include Aviation Management, Career Pilot and a plethora of A&P licensing and Maintenance degrees. The school also works...

” – Mary from Tarboro, NC
St Philip's College

St. Philip's College is a public community college located in San Antonio, Texas, with an open admissions policy. SPC is an HBCU and an Hispanic-Serving Institution, the only college to be federally recognized as such. They offer associate’s degrees...

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its amazing what i am learning here

” – Edna from San Antonio, TX