Student Testimonials

Jason Drake, MSW graduate student: “ I moved to Florida from Utah. My undergraduate degree is in Social Work which allowed me to enter the advanced standing degree for social work at Barry University. My goal for post-gradute life is to become licensed as an LCSW.”

Curriculum: Challenging coursework that provides professional skills
Faculty: Very willing to assist students, outstanding educators
Admission/Financial Aid: Great opportunities for financial aid
Field Placement: My field placement has prepared me well for professional work

Paulina Martinez, PhD graduate student: “ I graduated from the University of Houston with a BS in Psychology. After working for a few years in the field, I realized that I wanted to be a social worker. I graduated with my MSW from Florida International University in 1992, and became an LCSW in 1994. My practice experience includes child welfare, working with emotionally disturbed children, and adult mental illness among other. My goal after completing my PhD is to teach in a School of Social Work.”

Curriculum: Challenging
Curriculum/Campus Life: Comfortable, intellectual
Faculty: Extremely supportive and knowledgeable
Admission/Financial Aid: Great
Other area: Get started on the program.

Bertha Bernstein, MSW graduate student: “ I graduated from the University of Florida in 1974 with a BA in Anthropology. I have worked in the social service field for 20 years. I am now attending Barry School of Social Work program. The admissions component of the school accepted my work experience in allowing me to attend the Masters program.”

Curriculum/Campus Life: Students and staff are very helpful
Faculty: Caring and informative
Admission/Financial Aid: Very Helpful

Opree O. Joyner, MSW graduate student: “ 46 year old , S, black male who graduated from the Ohio State University in 1978 with a BS in Psychology. I return to school in 2000 to pursue my Masters in Social Work. After 20+ years working in the mental health field. I have dedicated my life to help individuals and families empower themselves. I plan to utilize professional training to promote policy changes in the mental health arena.”

Curriculum: Very challenging, offers great insights into the pulse of social work.
Curriculum/Campus Life: Limited experience with campus life.
Faculty: Sensitive, dedicated professionals who provide cutting edge knowledge for students to learn
Admission/Financial Aid: Helpful
Field Placement: Offers great opportunities to develop and practice skills

Stephanie Ellis,alumni: “ I hail from Miami, FL after working for a number of years in the criminal justice field, I decided to further my education. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in Psychology, I came to Barry to pursue my degree in Social Work. I presently work for barry University in the Program I did my final placement.”

Curriculum: I think previously it did not compare to your practice in the field.
Curriculum/Campus Life: It was good.
Faculty: Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
Admission/Financial Aid: Great.
Field Placement: It was an excellent experience