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Capella University Reviews of Doctoral in Social Work

14 Reviews

Locations:   Minneapolis (MN) 

Annual Tuition: $14,328

56% of students said this degree improved their career prospects
50% of students said they would recommend this program to others

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Student Reviews - Doctoral in Social Work

Student Reviews - Doctoral in Social Work

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Narine Dat Sookram

Reviewed: 9/4/2022

Degree: Social Work

I am in my first year in the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and my experience as been great. The professors are very helpful and are easy to reach if/when needed. I realize that this is my journey and my financial invest.....WHAT I put in is what I'll get out of it. So far I have been getting all A's but it's a matter of staying on top of everything. NS

Dr. Carter

Reviewed: 2/1/2022

Degree: Social Work

My experience at Capella was phenomenal. You get back what you put in! I'm of the belief that some students enroll in Capella because they though it's an easy way to get a degree. This is far from the truth! In order to succeed, one has to be willing to do the heavy lifting. With that being said, I definitely recommend this university to learners willing to take responsibility for their own academic success.

Pissed student

Reviewed: 8/18/2021

Degree: Social Work

I had completed 90% of the DSW program and had to leave due multiple family members passing away. I was told that I had to write a statement as to why I should continue in the program. I was not mentally stable to write any statement which lead to me being dismissed from the DSW program. I was also informed that I could never apply to any Doctoral programs at Capella.

George zappalorta

Reviewed: 6/7/2021

Degree: Social Work

This school left me financially devastated. I am 200 grand in debt without a degree. I was 90 percent through the program with a 3 .6 GPA. I had a mentor that was horrible. She did everything to get me out of the program. I tried everything to stay in school. I was thrown out of the school basically for running out of financial aid and a mentor who berated me and did everything to stop me from finishing my degree. Please do not go to this school . This school does not care about anyone. This school... Read More

Current Student

Reviewed: 4/23/2020

Degree: Social Work

"I rarely write reviews, but I feel a duty to warn anyone who plans to go to this University. I am surprised that anyone would give this University high scores. The cost of tuition is high; you have little to no interactions with instructors. They rarely give you any feedback on assignments. If you plan to work on your doctorate, you go through 2 years of course work, then are expected to take exams. These exams are graded by instructors and are subjective their grading criteria. Good Luck with that!... Read More

Lisa Clarke Hill

Reviewed: 5/15/2019

Degree: Social Work

Hi all, Age: 43 (Wife, mother, grandmother, High School Social Worker and City Councilwoman) I am a current (all online) DSW (Doctor of Social Work) student at Capella University. This was my first online experience and it has been phenomenal!! Supportive faculty, awesome writing coaches, academic advisors, librarians and tech support. The DSW degree includes the leadership and clinical component (micro, mezzo, macro and meta (global) Social Work). Stay focused, manage your time accordingly, and... Read More

Elaine

Reviewed: 3/15/2019

Degree: Social Work

When you get to dissertation there are costly Capella delays and excuses with no recourse. It costs students money and time. Advisors are not supportive. Teachers are knowledgeable but cannot push your work through so students end up spending more money.

Ivanna

Reviewed: 11/14/2017

Degree: Social Work

It is great program. I would highly recommend it. I have LCSW license and I am excited about receiving my DSW degree. I look forward to exploring new career options. I am a transfer student from another PhD program. Capella university counselors were very helpful.

Current Student

Reviewed: 8/29/2017

Degree: Social Work

I rarely write reviews, but I feel a duty to warn anyone who plans to go to this University. I am surprised that anyone would give this University high scores. The cost of tuition is high; you have little to no interactions with instructors. They rarely give you any feedback on assignments. If you plan to work on your doctorate, you go through 2 years of course work, then are expected to take exams. These exams are graded by instructors and are subjective their grading criteria. Good Luck with that!... Read More

Tbaskin

Reviewed: 6/7/2017

Degree: Social Work

This is an awesome academic program. The program is very user friendly. I am excited to have taken my dissertation journey here at Capella University. My mentor Dr. Hamilton has been an asset, supportive, resourceful and accessible to me when needed.

Crystal Biggs

Reviewed: 5/30/2017

Degree: Social Work

Capella has provided me with nothing but an amazing experience. You receive extra support from your academic advisors and enrollment counselor. They will not allow you to put yourself in a situation where you are doing so much work that you begin to stress yourself out. The professors respond to you in a timely manner and make sure you understand your assignments before you move forward with them. This has been one of the best educational experiences I've ever encountered.

Shocked

Reviewed: 12/28/2016

Degree: Social Work

I went into this university with high hopes and expectations. I very quickly realized that my passions and expectations were crashed by a very poorly presented curriculum, overloaded with information that does not pertain to what my dissertation is focusing on, and poor supports from instructors and academic coaches. I work hard on my writing skills, and topic of chose for dissertation, but I do not feel that I am learning anything. I feel like I am being expected to write at the academic level in... Read More

Mack Dixon

Reviewed: 9/19/2016

Degree: Social Work

I have seen many reviews written against Capella, however, in my own personal opinion, Capella is a good school. My second year of classes begin in October 2016 and my first year was awesome. There were many adjustments that I had to make to make my first year work for me and I did quite well. The program is not a cake walk and it should not be. The professors have been very knowledgeable and helpful towards helping me to reach my goal of obtaining my doctorate in social work. I am glad that I chose... Read More

Ph.D. Student

Reviewed: 9/8/2015

Degree: Social Work

Capella provided me with a set of unprofessional counselors, whom were involved in others personal affairs, neglecting my Ph.D. dissertation. I was poorly and inadequately mentored/coached and my dissertation was rejected for such reasons. I appealed my case and they denied the continuation of my Ph.D. program. This is unfair and very troubling for me, since I have a record of educational Excellency. They also, forced us in a way to pay for retrieves out of the state, which was paid by students as... Read More

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