CUNY Hunter College Reviews of Master's in Social Work

"The program thus far is intense but the professors have been absolutely wonderful in the time and dedication that is given to the curriculum"

"Hunter College provides an affordable option for obtaining a high quality education with many options for employment and research. The technology and administration is seriously lacking in support and investment and can cause significant frustration for students and faculty alike."

"Hunter is listed a being one the top 10 social work graduate programs in the country.One of the pros regarding the MSW program at Hunter is primarily it's affordability. Person entering the social work field do not often make a lucrative salaries, as such good and affordable education is very important. Secondly, another pro regarding Hunter's program are the awesome faculty that provide real word experience and knowledge regarding the field. At present, i can not think of any cons regarding Hunter's Social Work program, as it has truly been an awesome experience for me and all that have been privileged to attend such a great program."

"The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College is one of the most competitive Social Work schools in the City of New York making graduates from this program attractive to potential employers in different settings (from community-based organizations to clinical facilities) providing them higher career opportunities during and after completion of studies. Nonetheless, due to its rigorous curriculum and excellent opportunity to build experience on a field placement, it is nearly impossible to hold a job or create an income throughout the course of the program, making the cost of living a big financial burden. However, the financial aid is always available for any questions regarding affording this program. The fact that the Silberman School of Social Work has its own building, makes possible professor-student communication as well as student life. The classes are small, which in my opinion makes the whole experience much better. I love this program due to its commitment to make students agents of change in this fast-paced society!!"

"I enjoy the MSW program at Hunter. I feel the program is one go the best and is affordable."

"This school does not subscribe to banking education and encourages critical thinking.  A lot of things, such as transportation and internship requirement costs are out of pocket. Overall, this school is amazing for Social Work."

"Silberman offers a rigorous academic curriculum, as well as an approach based on practice and field experience. The value you get for the costs of a CUNY Silberman education is incomparable."

"The Silberman School of Social Work boasts a great diversity not only among its students, but among its professors as well. The staff are supportive and prompt in responses. They challenge students to reach deep and question not only their own ideas but also those of the professors and the literature. During high volume times, answers to emails can be slow, but this is expected of any program. Overall, the Silberman School is a great program that I would recommend to anyone considering social work."

"I believe that I truly made the right choice in attending the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. To date, I have only taken one non-matriculated class and the professor was wonderful, understanding and his expertise in the subject was amazing. The faculty staff of the Graduate Admissions office is very informative and attentive to current students and new-coming students. I look forward to attending more classes this fall and obtaining my Masters in Social Work."

"My graduate program is wonderful in that it gets you to think. We are constantly being challenge about the way we think and interact with the world. We are taught to question our beliefs which help us to be the best social workers we can be."

"The Social Work program at Hunter College is one of the most competitive in the country. The professors are experts in the field and have an immense amount of knowledge to impart on their students. The staff at the school are always ready and willing to help students and do so in a gracious manner. It is also one of the most affordable graduate programs in the area, making it much easier for its graduates to develop themselves as professionals without having major financial burdens."

"Hunter has a great framework that they teach to the students. When you first think about social work ; you immediately think clinical practice and helping others. I love the fact the Hunter teaches us how to practice from an Anti-Oppressive framework. When learning how to practice from this framework it will change how the clinician works with the client. The cons of Hunter are the clinical practice lab. They are over crowded and they need to be more structured."

"The pros of the program are that the faculty that teach have worked in the field. What you learn in the classroom you will see out in field placement. A con about this program is the seats available to prospective students. Many qualified students get turned down because of the limited seating."

"Great school though you have to be proactive when needing services."

"Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College so far has been a great experience. Definitely a lot of work, but so far it's been worth it."

"One of the Best MSW programs in New York City and it's the most affordable. The professors are great and helpful and I'm enjoying the anti-oppressive curriculum."