Azusa Pacific University Reviews of Master's in Social Work

"I thought APU would be more accepting but unfortunately I experienced a lot of racism on the campus. MSW program is average but there was no safe space for students of color which was bizarre to me because they actually accepted a wide range of diverse students. Students of color may have different needs than white middle class students and this was not acknowledged or addressed in this program by professors or staff. This program has high quantity work but low quality engagement with material which was disappointing for me because the learning environment should be invigorating and foster growth. This program is not necessarily interested in that instead its trying to make you into a cookie cutter of what they believe is a professional social worker. No need to think outside the box for this program. All you have to do is feed them their own jargon back."

"The pros of my graduate program is the individualized attention that the students receive. A con of my program is the strict attendance policy"

"Pros: Caters to working students. Has faith based integration. Small school with more individualized attention friendly staff Several graduate student services Cons: Weekend intensive courses (all day Saturday courses)"

"Azusa Pacific University's Graduate Social Work Program is extremely fulfilling, challenging, and expansive. The faculty works to customize your educational experience and meet your individual needs and goals. Unfortunately, the cost of living is moderate to high, but you are not too far from the ocean and there is always something to do (when you aren't studying)!"

"The pros of my graduate program is that it offers both a secular and religion aspect of our major. The faculty are very supportive and offer extended help. Another pro is that in my cohort there is only 12 other students, which makes us really learn the material and have that 1 on 1 with the professor if needed"

"There are definitly more pros than cons in this program. I value the small tight knit community that is established by the students and professors. I also appreciate the availabity of all professors."