chilly8 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Hi everyone, I need help deciding which school to attend for the 2 year MSW. I know Columbia is really high up on rankings but it is 45 thousand a year whereas NYU offered me a scholarship so it is only 33 thousand a year. I am taking out loans for all of my graduate education so I really want the best school where there are many chances for success. I also don't know about Hunter, it is really cheap but at the same time it is not in that good of an area and it isn't carried at the same prestige as Columbia or NYU is! I need help Thanks (plus I will be living at home so I don't have to factor in living expenses) Edited March 4, 2015 by chilly8
AstoriaGal Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I think Hunter carries just as much prestige in the NY area, if not more than both Columbia and NYU. However, internationally and throughout the country Columbia and NYU are more well-known. I think it depends what you want to do. If you want to be a therapist and have your own practice, NYU is probably your best best. If you're not sure and super concerned about the money (because let's face it, we're probably not going to be millionaires to say the least! ) I am terrified of loans and Hunter has such a good rep in all areas of the field.
hiclub2 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) If you are NY resident, go to Hunter. Hunter has a great clincial program and save your money. I currently attend NYU. Edited March 4, 2015 by hiclub2
jharper Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 @hiclub2 are you currently a BSW? Can you shed any insight on the strength of NYU's MSW program? Either from your experience (if you are MSW) or what you have heard other's perceptions of it have been?
chilly8 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Why is NYU the best for private practice? I eventually want my LCSW and would like to go into private practice. Hunter seems good but still seems unorganized and I don't really have much information about their program!
AstoriaGal Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I've been told that they focus a lot on therapy and schools of thought as opposed to social justice and at risk populations. However this is just what I have been told. My mom went to NYU. They are well-known for their clinical approach and program. Would you mind sharing when you were accepted to Hunter and when you had your interview?
chilly8 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 I haven't been accepted to hunter yet this is all just wishful thinking Just got accepted to NYU and Columbia though
hiclub2 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) @hiclub2 are you currently a BSW? Can you shed any insight on the strength of NYU's MSW program? Either from your experience (if you are MSW) or what you have heard other's perceptions of it have been? I am currently attending second semester at NYU. You can become clincial (LCSW) from any MSW school. However, NYU is all about clinical and you must follow their cirriculum. Columbia you choose concentration during second year. (policy, clincial, and etc.) Overall, I would give 8 out of 10. Hunter is way cheaper than NYU or columbia. If you want to become a thearpist, NYU is good! If you care about Ivy degree choose Columbia. Edited March 4, 2015 by hiclub2
AstoriaGal Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Gotcha. Thank you. Yes Hunter is exponentially cheaper and an amazing program! mildmannered 1
rosesw Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Any thoughts on Columbia v. Penn v. NYU? I want to take enough clinical classes to qualify for an LCSW, but I also want to take courses in policy/program development b/c I'm interested in working across different system levels. I love Columbia's AGPP track b/c I feel like I'd definitely get that experience there. But I'm so worried about the price and I'm not sure if it's worth it esp. b/c some students seem frustrated with the lack of support at the school and the field placements in the first year. Penn is also strong in both areas though they don't have the specific track Columbia does. I was also offered a generous scholarship from NYU, but I'm not sure I'd get enough of the macro aspect of social work in my education from there. It's going to be such a tough choice!
hiclub2 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) rosesw- all of the 3school you got accept will lead you to become a LCSW. Honestly, I would go for school that offers the most funding and visit schools. Edited March 5, 2015 by hiclub2
DolphinNYC2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Hello all! New to joining this discussion, but I am am trying to decided between NYU and Columbia (and Hunter if I get in/hear back soon!). My impression so far is that NYU has a little more flexibility with curriculum and field placements and that you have a say where you are placed in your first year. Has anyone else heard something similar or different? I know that Columbia has a strong emphasis on statistics.. Does anyone know any information about the statistics requirements at Hunter and NYU? Edited March 5, 2015 by DolphinNYC2015 DolphinNYC2015 1
hiclub2 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 At NYU no stats requirement. However, you must take research 1 and 2 class to graduate
mildmannered Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hello all! New to joining this discussion, but I am am trying to decided between NYU and Columbia (and Hunter if I get in/hear back soon!). My impression so far is that NYU has a little more flexibility with curriculum and field placements and that you have a say where you are placed in your first year. Has anyone else heard something similar or different? I know that Columbia has a strong emphasis on statistics.. Does anyone know any information about the statistics requirements at Hunter and NYU? I have found the curriculum at Hunter to be flexible as well with the amount of electives offered across all aspects of social work. You get input on where you are placed first year but not the level of choices you get the second year. Hunter doesn't require that you take statistics but it definitely helps to have an understanding of statistics when making your way through the two required research sections and conducting research.
riyadiya Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hi guys, I'm most probably going to NYU. I want to become an LCSW and probably work in a hospital, which is perfect for NYU (as reading the forum replies.) However, if I want to take a couple classes from a Macro point of view, can I still do this at NYU? /also, congrats to everyone who got into either nyu/columbia/hunter. NEW YORK CITY FTW. \
jillchristine Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hello all! New to joining this discussion, but I am am trying to decided between NYU and Columbia (and Hunter if I get in/hear back soon!). My impression so far is that NYU has a little more flexibility with curriculum and field placements and that you have a say where you are placed in your first year. Has anyone else heard something similar or different? I know that Columbia has a strong emphasis on statistics.. Does anyone know any information about the statistics requirements at Hunter and NYU? Columbia makes you take the statistic course if you don't already have one but I've taken 1 out of 2 required research courses and I haven't used stats once. And I've heard you don't in second year either, so I wouldn't worry about that at all!
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