04-03-2024, 05:57 PM
Wayne State has an *excellent* reputation in social work circles. If you live in MI, can attend in person, and are eligible for in-state tuition, it would be a great choice.
However, if you are out-of-state, I believe their tuition is about double, which makes it not a great value.
Keep in mind that since Wayne State is recognized nationwide as one of the best social work schools, admission is going to be highly competitive. In CA, all of the state classroom-based programs are heavily impacted, and get far more applicants than they can accept, resulting in many highly qualified applicants with a ton of experience, great GPA, and compelling Statement of Purpose get denied. I suspect Wayne State's in-person program is similar.
Online programs tend to have a lot more flexibility, because they can add sections and adjunct professors to teach them pretty much as needed. So, while I can't speak to Wayne State, specifically, many online programs have much more capacity and all qualified applicants can often be admitted. This doesn't mean it is a less rigorous program, just that there is more capacity.
If you are out of state, unless you've got the cash to pay for the program, I would not consider Wayne State due to cost.
I think you have great advice so far in completing the undergrad. A friend of mine had AP credits that were 10+ years old and he was able to get about 12 credits toward his degree that way, so I would highly recommend doing that, as well as doing the Sophia route. Two friends were able to get about 21 credits in a month's time, and the one who needed a lot of credits was able to sustain close to that for several months.
There are a number of pretty inexpensive online options for the MSW. I would not recommend counseling, as the scope of practice is more limited, and there is a shortage of MSWs, but in many areas, a glut of MFT/LPCs. So much so that at my school, there were several students who already had MFTs but were returning to school to get an MSW due to difficulty with job prospects.
Best of luck in your educational journey!
However, if you are out-of-state, I believe their tuition is about double, which makes it not a great value.
Keep in mind that since Wayne State is recognized nationwide as one of the best social work schools, admission is going to be highly competitive. In CA, all of the state classroom-based programs are heavily impacted, and get far more applicants than they can accept, resulting in many highly qualified applicants with a ton of experience, great GPA, and compelling Statement of Purpose get denied. I suspect Wayne State's in-person program is similar.
Online programs tend to have a lot more flexibility, because they can add sections and adjunct professors to teach them pretty much as needed. So, while I can't speak to Wayne State, specifically, many online programs have much more capacity and all qualified applicants can often be admitted. This doesn't mean it is a less rigorous program, just that there is more capacity.
If you are out of state, unless you've got the cash to pay for the program, I would not consider Wayne State due to cost.
I think you have great advice so far in completing the undergrad. A friend of mine had AP credits that were 10+ years old and he was able to get about 12 credits toward his degree that way, so I would highly recommend doing that, as well as doing the Sophia route. Two friends were able to get about 21 credits in a month's time, and the one who needed a lot of credits was able to sustain close to that for several months.
There are a number of pretty inexpensive online options for the MSW. I would not recommend counseling, as the scope of practice is more limited, and there is a shortage of MSWs, but in many areas, a glut of MFT/LPCs. So much so that at my school, there were several students who already had MFTs but were returning to school to get an MSW due to difficulty with job prospects.
Best of luck in your educational journey!
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