Loyola Marymount University Reviews

"I received my Masters in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University in 2010. The Master's in Counseling is a degree in counseling with a focus on school counseling. Although the focus is on school counseling, this degree offers a number of classes and experiences dedicated to the practice of counseling which I found to be really beneficial. If you are interested in becoming a school counselor I would highly recommend the program."

"The professors are great. I'm in the second year of my program and I've yet to come across a professor that I thought was incompetent. There are plenty of classes that are offered in the evening (starting at 7:15) which works out well if you are going to work full time. Inevitably you will have to take 4 pm class though so be prepared for that. The program is really built so that you can get in and out. They don't do things to have you spinning your wheels wasting your time. I've really learned a lot in this program and I highly recommend it.Read Less"

"The professors are outstanding. Each professor has a different teaching style. Some are more laid back, some are better suited for kinesthetic learners, and others for the more traditional audio/visual learner. Overall, all of the professors know what they're talking about. The program is very inclusive and is alignment with the overall school commitment to social justice. Some classes are not offered in the evening so be prepared to adjust your work schedule. There will be certain classes that have over 20 people in them (which is not what I prefer) but there are usually just as many with less than 15 students to a professor. All of the professors are very accessible, happy and willing to support your overall career efforts. Other than that, this program is expensive. Try to secure outside funding and be thoughtful about tuition cost versus earning potential.Read Less"

"The Guidance and Counseling program fosters great relationships among students and faculty, and encourages self-reflection. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, as well as addressing current issues in educational counseling, make the program amazing and worth every penny of tuition."

"The program is great, I learned so much and would totally do it all over again."

"Faculty is dedicated to student success and the overall benefit of education as it pertains to a progressive society."

"The faculty and staff are well-educated, well-informed and care for each student. They are dedicated to both the field of Art Therapy as well as the development of each student in the program."

"Overall, I have had a great experience at LMU. Teachers and Staff are very supportive and invested in student success."

"The school is gorgeous and professors are helpful."

"The graduate program is great at this university. The small classes makes the quality of education extremely beneficial. The relationships between students and professors are very personable and entails great communications. The small classes also makes it easy for students to get to know one another better. It forces students to reach out to new people and gain the best of their education through dialogue. The cons of this school is the financial accessibility for low income students. It is extremely pricey and financial aid does not provide any grants. There should be more financial aid given to students in need.Read Less"

"Loyola Marymount is a great school academically. I feel that the schools provide resources needed to get the best education possible at their university. However, I believe that it is not financially accessible for students that can not afford their expensive education. There is not a lot of financial aid, and students are left in the hole after graduating."

"Marital & Family Therapy department is a comprehensive, competitive program that prepares graduates to enter the mental health field to practice clinical based Art Therapy. The department has built an incredible staff and strong Clinic that works in the surrounding community."

"One of the biggest pros that has come from my graduate program is how knowledgeable all of my professors are on the subject matter. One of the cons is that there is not enough financial aid"

"The Pros about attending LMU graduate program are that the class sizes are small and the professors are very accessible. The Cons about LMU graduate program is that it is expensive and students are now required to pay for parking."

"I have learned a great deal being a part of the LMU community. The students, staff and faculty are caring, passionate about their work and a wonderful team of educators. My only helpful suggestion would be to increase the number of stats and enrollment type courses for those who are interested in pursuing enrollment jobs in higher education. Otherwise, I have learned a tremendous amount from the educators at LMU and have truly loved my experience at the institution."

"The pros of my graduate program definitely revolve around the class room size. The classroom sizes are small, therefore the environment is more accesssible. The professors are always there to help and are never too busy. The students get to know each other and it establishes networks int he graduate programs. The cons of the graduate program are the expenses; every year cost seems to go up. Tutition is bad enough but other cost are being added."