Fordham University Reviews

"Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services not only listens to the needs of the student, but also listens to the needs of various communities and allows the student to strengthen their skills to not only better themselves, but also better and strengthen the communities."

"As a Black student from NYC I had gone to predominately White schools ... Hampton was my first experience with Black kids as smart as or smarter than I ... it was fantastic!"

"Fordham offered rich diversity in perspectives (classmates and faculty)."

"Fordham University is a wonderful school. The MSW staff and faculty are always willing to help students and answer questions effectively. I am extremely fortunate have been accepted and to attend this school. The amount of support is remarkable. I hope by recognizing them they could continue to make students dreams come true by assisting them in furthering their education. I thank you graduateprograms for allowing me to share my thoughts. I truly hope you can help me."

"The program is excellent and you have to bring your all to get the most out of it."

"The program was not difficult. I felt it could be a little more rigorous and challenging, but overall prepared me for my career."

"Being a newly admitted student in the Master's of Mental Heath Counseling program I am completely happy and content with my decision to attend Fordham University. It is a great university and I know that it will aid in my development in being an effective psychologist. The only con is the expenses that comes a long with being a student here. 1200 per credit!!!!! I still can't believe it. However, I will do everything in my power to stay in school and continue my education."

"Fordham is genuinely competitive with Columbia and NYU in Social Work."

"pros that i can go to school at night and the cons is my school is a bit far away."

"The library is not 24 hours no matter if there's finals or not and the computers are always breaking while the teachers are trying to teach."

"I feel that my graduate program is very well structured. There are many different concentrations that you can choose from in the school of social services, as other social work schools do not offer. The faculty are all very supportive and easily accessible. The workload is fair for a graduate program."

"Fordham University provides a comprehensive graduate program in Educational Leadership."

"The School Psychology program is small, but that means that you really get to know the other students in your cohort as well as your professors. For the most part, the School Psych professors at Fordham are very accessible and committed to helping us learn and grow both in the classroom and in the field. The only cons of the program are that some courses require outside work with children, and Fordham doesn't provide much help in finding children to work with; and that there isn't much guidance regarding when to take certain classes and thus scheduling can sometime be a problem with pre-requisites, etc. Overall, however, I am glad I chose Fordham for my graduate education and would recommend it to anyone pursuing a career in School Psychology or any other education-related field!"

"Although I have just started my grad program, I can say without doubt that the professors are very engaging and professional. They give you constant feedback and support. One of the cons would be the large groups at the foundation phase courses and the lack of student diversity. Another con would also be the lack of merit-based aid for International students. In LC the social life takes place outside the campus, the surrounding area is awesome. The program is very solid, it offers a wide variety of fieldwork opportunities and a good preparation for the licensing exam."

"The only con would be the cost of the program; however, the school is well known and the quality of the program is worth the price. The program provides a warm and inviting environment for students. The professors are accessible outside of class and eager to help."

"I am currently working and taking graduation classes at night. Fordham's times of classes are perfect for part- time. The facility staff is unbelievable and always willing to help."

"The pros are that there are a few different campuses to choose from so you can attend classes in different areas. The Professors are very accessible and willing to help students with their success. Classes are small and only offered on a specific day which leaves the rest of the week open for everything else. Cons are Fordham is an expensive school and my campus charges for parking when you only attend one day."

"Overall I had a good experience at Fordham. However, the guidance I received for my chosen career path was lacking. Some of the professors are standoffish and unwilling to help. Others are willing to go above and beyond for their students. The surrounding area (the Bronx) makes is necessary for you to be aware of your surroundings and alert at all times. The campus itself is safe, but I received multiple security warnings from the surrounding area daily."

"Fordham is one of the best places for Latin American and Latino Studies. The LALSI department offers excellent opportunities and support, as well as a diverse and challenging academic experience. The Early Admissions option for Fordham undergraduates makes graduate study a much more affordable and feasible option because it allows you to get your masters in only one additional year. The location in the Bronx, with easy accessibility to other boroughs via inter-campus transportation to the Lincoln Center campus or the subway or MetroNorth trains, is another great perk."

"The only cons of the program is that it is expensive to live in New York City, and the diversity of Fordham could be better. However, living in New York is worth the extra money by far. The program has great professors and the students are really sharp. Great place to do graduate work. The stipend and other sources for money are great."