14 Best Msw Programs In Phoenix, AZ (2022 Updated)

I would not recommend this school, I am truly and whole heartedly regretful of choosing this school over all of the other options I had. Something about this school stood out to me, and the counselors here try really hard to get you in. I do not identify with Christian faith and I am not religious at all so I initially felt weird about going to this school, but they mention multiple times that they accept all faiths and backgrounds so I felt better. However, upon talking their forced “Christian Worldview” class, the teacher grades with an iron fist for a 101 class and is just awful. My GPA for sure was going to plummet due to this stupid 101 class that they force on you. Honestly it was so ridiculous that I felt the need to reach out to my advisor. I was trying to come up with a solution because I felt some type of way about this. I suggested them placing me with a different teacher, since this teacher has AWFUL reviews going back years yet they do nothing about it. However they pretty much told me I still had to take the class, I could not switch to another teacher (you cannot pick your own teachers by the way which is huge for me now). Their only solution was that “another teacher would review my work.” This turned me off so bad from the entire school that I ended up withdrawing due to principal which messed up my financial aid. They honestly did not care one bit and obviously know there is a problem but do nothing to address it. I was so turned off that I chose to mess up my financial aid and just pick another school, there was no way that I was finishing out my degree here after this. Go elsewhere !!Taylor

I am an Atheist. I chose this college because it had the focus I was looking for, the delivery method was fully online so I could continue to work, and the price was the best around. I did not feel like being of the Christian faith was a prerequisite. My instructors and professors were not pushy with religion, and for a master's program, I felt like I was able to learn what was necessary for the field I was in. I have a Master's degree and 2 focuses now from GCU and I couldn't be happier with my education and experience. The guidance counselors were great, the financial aid process was easy, and I'm grateful for GCU and all they have done for me.April Wittmeyer

Parking in Garage building#7 on 33rdAvewas the best for going into the areana. We had to checkin at theguard station, drive around it then enter the parking garage. Parking was allowed on the 2ndfloor and above. It was the AFHE homeschool senior graduation. The campuswas very green. The areana was building #38 there is a museum to JERRY COLANGELO here and a beautiful tripple cross monument. The restrooms are spacious and everything but the soap dispensers are automated. The seats of the arena were a tight squeeze to sit down on if you are 1x or biggerEileen L. Smith

In Short 1. Great Culture 2. Strong Community 3. Forward Thinking Careers 4. Promotes Innovation 5. Passionate about Student Success 6. The mascots are a freaking NINJA and a CAT (Max) for crying out loud! My Story As a former student of the University of Advancing Technology or UAT I want to reach out to all future students that are considering this school as an option. I spent from 2012 – 2016 completing my undergraduate program with my Bachelors of Arts in Video Game Design. Where I worked 40+ hours a week, maintained my family life, and completed my program online. In my 4 years every professor that I had was extremely supportive an really promoted and communicated the expectations and understanding of the quality of work that needed to be done as well as the opportunities for students to continue being successful with academics while navigating life challenges. From work/life balance to family medical emergencies everyone single professor was able to help me navigate those challenges while not having to exit school for any duration of time. When I finished my undergraduate program, I left UAT with a solid knowledge and understanding of what it took to make games and how to get that career path started. Because of my positive experience at UAT the first time I decided to go back for a graduate program with a Masters of Science in Technology Leadership. During this time, I was not working and had every opportunity to focus 100% on school for the 2 years I was enrolled. Then COVID 19 happened, UAT was able to quickly adapt and conquer the challenges that social distancing and remote working guidelines had put on almost the entire nation. UAT used its knowledge and passion for technology to not only mitigate COVID challenges but also keep every student on track to succeed in their educational journey with little to no delay. I finished my Masters program and during my exit interview found out that I could dual major with just a few more classes, so I decided to extend my stay there for one more term and finish my Masters of Science in Video Game Production and Management as well. Conclusion If your looking for an education in the technology space, heavily consider UAT as your choice to attend. No school guarantees a job afterwards, but this is a great starting point for support and education.Joshua Montero

Let me start off by saying I wish I could give this school a 2.5. I went to this school (2016) with financial problems immediately. I had a financial adviser who told me that I could attend school there and everything had been paid for. Literally after five minutes of being there I was told that she hadn't checked if I could actually attend there, but had only assumed. This was a huge problem seeing as I had flown from Washington to Arizona to attend this school. Upon my nine months there my financial adviser had changed three times. The only thing I really enjoyed was Renee, she has always been kind to me and my situation even to this day. In regards to the academic side of the school, I don't think you get much out of classes for what you're paying. With how much you end up paying a single class would be $180 which is completely insane when a few of the professors don't actually teach you anything. I was a Programming Major and from what I saw and from how I was treated if you already knew how to program or you picked up on it really fast you were automatically favored – this also went for the Game Art degree. During my classes I had been accused of cheating off of a peer when I didn't. Some of the classes are a real challenge though and they were definitely worth the $180. Now onto Founder's Hall. I was an RA there for 6 months. The dorms are messy and there's hardly anyone in the dorms that's social. Due to this their rooms are disgusting and a lot of rooms here do have cockroaches – it really doesn't matter if you're clean or messy, there's cockroaches. I will say that the school seems to be doing a bit better with the dorms and the cafe and what not, but people are still falling out of that school due to the fact that it costs way too much for anyone coming from middle-class or lower. I wouldn't have left if it wasn't for someone who was finishing up his last semester. He was a close friend and had expressed to me how he hoped I wouldn't stay here and have my money sucked out of me and end up with a degree and no job.kkylenkk

My son and I have been so impressed with the staff at UAT that we sent them letters telling them so. We appreciated the warm welcome, well-coordinated incoming events, personable staff and flexibility for students. The communications throughout the year have been great as a parent back here in Minnesota. The logical response to the unprecedented demands for Covid19 included thoughtful adjustments for the residence hall, school operations and courses. My son received support and accommodations for ADHD, anxiety and depression. Ashley in Student Services has been an incredible support and advocate for him. We were able to meet with her together and I was immediately grateful that she was so knowledgeable and warm. I knew he would be lucky to have her as a support. Ashley is enthusiastic and genuinely interested in students. She makes a point to reach out to them and visit the Commons as well. Although my son has been an excellent student in the past, he struggled with the new responsibility of creating his own schedule. Being overwhelmed and anxious led him to fall behind significantly. Ashley supported him, brainstormed options and coordinated schedule adjustments. Teachers provided accommodations on an ongoing basis. I recognize the understanding and time this degree of extra coordination requires. They deserve recognition also. My son and I both felt that what he has learned at UAT, both in and out of classes, was even greater since he developed skills through these struggles. He considers it all a tremendous learning experience. In summary, we've been incredibly pleased with how UAT operates and meets student needs personally and academically.Linda Ell-Egermeier

When I came to Recovia I couldn't even speak, I was so full of anxiety. I had slipped into a pretty dark depression. After a visit with my PCP, she referred me to Recovia and within a matter of a couple days I received my first phone call from the most caring intake specialist, Cathy. I was not sure what to expect, I have battled multiple addictions through my life due to deep personal issues, and I wasn't sure how I was going to be treated, how I was going to be looked at. I felt like I was just going to be told by someone how to live a perfect life and keep me hostage to a program that would only make me feel even more anxious and judged. It turned out to be the complete opposite. Nothing I expected at all. I was greeted by such a friendly and understanding voice on the other end of the call, it was most reassuring. Unable to make my first intake appointment because of an anxiety attack, Cathy helped keep me calm over the phone and let me know that it was okay for me to take my time; it was up to me when I was ready. I took a deep breath and rescheduled. My cup was so full, every time I attempted to speak to anyone I would cry. I am a business professional and have been in my current role for 9 1/2 years. Life hit me hard! Being in management and leadership I forgot to take care of myself and before I knew it, I wasn't myself anymore. I had anxiety attacks, I would drink to get wasted, not just socialize. I stopped being happy. I cried and cried for no reason. I kept trying to make everyone else happy and constantly put myself down for not being perfect. Recovia provided a Safe Place for me to be able to decompress and know that I would be able to heal on my own terms. I was given the tools needed to help me understand what exactly I was experiencing and how to go the opposite direction to find myself again. It is unbelievable how these spaces are imperative for our mental health – this program is very well executed and when I decided this was it, I used every little aspect of what I was being shown. Day by day, I noticed how I was able to make the changes necessary to be able to breathe again. My one-on-one time with my amazing therapist, Susan, helped me really dig deep and know where certain "adult behaviors" come from. I was able to heal those times in my life that I simply lived through. I had no idea I was this strong. I found my coherence. Know that when you walk in the door and see Cody's smiling face and welcoming demeanor, that you are in one of the best recovery places you can be in. Trust in yourself first, and be ready to put in the work – and with the help of this amazing staff, you will find your light again. I promise. I cannot thank this Center enough. Each person, every conversation, every discussion has been Godsend for me. Thank you.Michael Apodaca

My first IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) for suicide, depression/anxiety and alcohol dependency totally failed me. It was Terros. My insurance at the time directed me to them. No hit on Terros their program simply wasn't a fit for me. Four years later I ended up again in a behavioral health hospital for suicide, depression and alcohol dependency. When I was released I was directed to NOAH. I was afraid they would be typical of Terros. I shared that with the Therapist I was assigned to. SHE LISTENED TO ME and referred me to Recovia. Best thing EVER in my opinion. I finished my 6 week active recovery at Recovia today and continuing with their supportive care. They have a different approach that is working for me. They treat their clients holistically (mind, body and soul). They offer a combined treatment plan that includes (and excludes religion). 1. One on one therapy 2. Group Cognitive therapy 3. Physical therapy 4. Medical therapy I haven't been totally sober since I started. Truth be told I was "under the influence" the day I showed up for my evaluation. They still welcomed me. Since then I have engaged in all their services. 1. Therapy: Top Notch! EMDR available. 2. Group Therapy: My favorite module is Rat Park. Look it up! 3. Physical Therapy: The team helped me gain strength in my balance, plantar ficiatics and core. They are a fun team to workout with! 4. Medical therapy: I am on the Vivitrol monthly injection. It is MAGIC. It curbs the alcohol cravings and makes sobriety achievable. Long story short. If you are looking for an IOP for dependency or pain management this is the place. The entire team is genuinely supportive and equally knowledgeable in their disciplines. . I AM VERY THANKFUL I was referred to them.Teresa Clifton

Recovia was one of the best referrals I've ever had. I completed Recovia 7 months ago. I was hesitant at first and didn't know what to expect, but I  decided to take a chance at Recovia and I'm glad I did.  At Recovia they meet you where you are and design a program that fits your needs. The whole staff was professional from the front office to the back office. The life tools you learn can be applied daily. Recovia is there to serve you but you have to do the work.  Change will come, but not an overnight, it's a process. "Don't rush the process".  Unpacking your past is the key to your future. I have seen all walks of life come through the doors of Recovia and we don't look like what we been through when we're done. Remember it's a process, not an overnight success story. If you put the work in, it will work for you, only if you want it. Thank you Recovia for being intentional.Yvette Morris

Worst service ever. First it took me 5 hours on hold(tried multiple times in two days) to get to speak to someone. Just to find out that ASU doesn’t notify you when you have a bill coming up or amount due, till the last date and due date. Obviously they like to collect the late fees. “It’s students responsibility to keep an eye on it”, yea sure, then don’t pretend like you care about your students. Won’t be enrolling in any classes no more with this school. The whole experience with this school was mediocre, from financial aid support, to coaching and Academic advisers. People who were in these roles were constantly changing. I would constantly get phone calls from academic advisor, before ever notifying me via e mail or message. They can’t help you with simple things like editing your resume or finding and internship. They absolutely did nothing, and the classes are waste of time and money, most of the classes I took could’ve been a 10 min YouTube video. Don’t waste your time or resources on ASU. ThanksDragan Danicic

This university consistently shows they only care about money and not the students. I have two full-time kids attending. The financial aid department lacks professionalism, follow-up, and follow-through. We have experienced this two years in a row. We did financial aid months in advance and my kids are trying to start and are still not financially cleared. We spend hours on hold day after day and get hung up on, live chats disconnected, and when you get a hold of someone they are rude and do not take action. They make millions in profits and are understaffed and hire people that don’t care about students. It is funny how private colleges are held accountable for job placement and graduation rates. They also provide quality customer service. State funded schools don’t have to report on job placement and their retention rates are horrific and they priced zero customer service…going to drop this joke of a place and find a good private school.Rodney Fitzsimmons

Really nice campus, a lot of expansion and improvement construction has happened over the past 10 years. It is a little hard to access certain areas without at least a little walk. Having a bike to get around campus is really helpful. if you’re visiting town I’d recommend visiting campus while you’re here, plenty to see and a lot to experience in the area.Cameron Baker

I called to ask about the pricing on a course that I was going to take with this college!! A woman by the name of TRISH , was very rude she did not have good customer service skills , she over talked me FROM WORD GO , she assumed that I WAS GETTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ! which I’m not IM PAYING OUT OF POCKET , once I made her aware of this she seem to have gotten more edgy, I asked to speak with someone that could explain better !! AGAIN SHE OVER TALK ME TELLING ME THAT SHE DONT KNOW WHEN A ADVISER WOULD GET TO ME AND THEY ARE GOING TO TELL ME THE SAMETHING THAT SHE TOLD ME !!! WHICH WAS NOTHING THAT I ACTUALLY ASKED HER !!!! I’m sad by this because this is my first time going back to school after 25 years and a lot of pain so to hear this type of behavior from a Recognized COLLEGE is beyond me!! She actually has made me not want to return to collage !!! I mean out right rude and I know that I will not GET A RETURN CALL JUST BY THE WAY THAT SHE MADE IT CLEAR THAT SHE DONT KNOW WHEN SOMEONE WOULD GET BACK TO ME !!Patricia Brown

I got my undergraduate and now working on my Masters at U of P. Nothing was ever hidden. You have to do your homework and know what the heck you are doing and keep yourself informed and ask the right questions. You cannot expect people to do your work for you. The tuition and costs are laid out on their website plain as day. I did a ton of research on the degree I am working towards, the costs and responsible borrowing. I made sure I knew what the accreditation's were and that I can be licensed in my state. Its work but my responsibility to know what I am signing up for. I loved the enrollment counselors, and can ACTUALLY get through to them and get personal responses same day most of the time unlike the bigger schools where you are lost in the crowd. I love this school and how its geared toward adults.Andria Franklin

the courses are great but beware if financing, when inquiring about enrolling you will be told you will NOT have to pay anything until 6 months after graduation. That is a lie! Also the student advisors are horrible. I receive mixed messages, some advisors told me about options at the end of my degree that " was now too late", had I been told by an advisor earlier it wills have been an option. I was encouraged to take courses through outside programs Sophia and Study.com but was NEVER told that would cause problems with my financial aid. So when I am 2 classes away from graduating now I cannot because I do not have $3,000+ to pay out of pocket. I would never recommend UOP to anyone. Go someplace else for your degree!Michelle Garcia

Phoenix College graduate writing!! I have had a wonderful experience at Phoenix College. It was affordable and I'm starting my new job 100% debt free due to the affordable college tuition. I am a medical assistant graduate and I'm so glad I did my studies at Phoenix College. The medical assistant program director Monica N. is superb and one of the hardest working ladies I know. Despite how busy she is being both a program director and a teacher, she always made time for me whether it was in class or if I had a question about issues or concerns within the program. To prospective medical assistant or healthcare students I have to say this: choose a community college instead of a private college. First of and VERY CRUCIAL – Phoenix College is an accredited school with accredited programs. But the best thing is that you will graduate without being seriously in debt. Other programs will try to lure you in and say you can graduate in as little as 9 months. But at what cost? If you can wait a little longer to finish your program I definitely think it's worth it. Also, this school has a great reputation amongst healthcare companies. I was able to acquire a job at a great company that is very well known despite being a new grad. When it comes to the staff all over campus, EVERYONE is helpful and knowledgeable. They really care about students. Also, the testing center staff are awesome as well! Susan at the testing center helped me in the process of taking the HESI A2. I was very nervous, but she was so funny and encouraging and it really helped my nerves. I LOVE this school, I will likely take another program at this school in the future. So proud to be an alumni!!A A

I love this little place, it is my haven especially after the neverending unraveling events in the world. Moved to Phoenix randomly 3 years ago after my undergrad and was so lost, but finally found this place. Doing some prerequisites for something in healthcare. It is very affordable, I work full-time and do my classes part-time and so thankful that you can do payment plans. Love going to the library. Conveniently located close to where I live. I have met some very interesting people from all backgrounds and professors here are great, hats off to the flagship college cultivating such a nice environment.Domino

Try to do as much as you can online. Visiting the campus this summer is pointless. They're running on a skeleton crew. One person named Susan was trying to work three stations at the same time and seemed to be running the whole show. Apparently office people won't be returning to the office until July or August. Despite the lack of a line it still took 45 min. to get one thing done. If you decide to go in, don't expect to be in and out quickly.Doniphan Sanchez

I transferred to ASU back in 2019 from community college. I attended college here for 2 years and graduated last year. All my professors I had at the West campus were good or great and I appreciate everything they did for me. During my 2nd semester is when the pandemic hit and classes moved online which was hard to deal with since the school's sporting events and graduation ceremonies were cancelled and not allowing fans when resumed. I had to finish college almost entirely online but I was still determined to just make the best of it and finish in 4 straight semesters which I did. I miss it here a lot and I always think of the old, fun times I had here. The city of Phoenix, Arizona and ASU became a big part of my life. I live in North Carolina now so it's hard for me to come back to visit but I'll come back to the campus to visit someday whenever I decide to take a vacation to Arizona. Forks up!!Go Sun Devils

I had a wonderful experience taking my Master's degree at ASU West. The campus is small and lovely. Many of the students are working adults, making for mature work groups, with a variety of experiences and opinions. The staff and professors are incredible…competent, kind, and just a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed every class I took there. I recommend this campus highly.Donna Migliore

Beautiful landscaping one of the last desert fields in this area great for sneaking off and being alone. Watch out for the police here though, they have a police precinct all to their own , with very bored cops just looking for some action. But still a great place to smoke . Also have a area for flying RC planes and every weekend they're out there flying around .Chad Walker

Started yesterday and all i can say is WOW! The staff is amazing very helpful and welcoming, and I feel like they genuinely care! The facility itself extremely clean! They answered all my million questions being this is the first time ive gone through a process like this. Also the location is perfect being that its just about a mile of exiting on 7th st. I mean what more can you ask for ? If i can give them 10 stars i would!Jonathan Rivera

They will get your hopes up about recovery before getting rid of you because you're too broken. They said I could come back after I complete a 6 month program in 90 days. They don't care. My life's falling to pieces. I thought they could help but they gave up on me too. My sin? I have memory issues under extreme stress.Nyssa Ashpool

I Love South Pointe, I have to thank all of the administration and staff for helping me and pushing me to do better for myself. Ms. Chavez had faith in me when no one else did and I can't THANK her enough for everything she has done for me. I highly recommend South Pointe High School.Dianne Cervantes

You hear so much negative about this school but when you actual see for your own eyes it's not all that bad. I myself had a great experience here because the staff care about you to a certain extent & they get know the students. Thank you for giving me the chance to graduate!!marie sayegh

This high school is amazing and the staff is extremely helpfu.l My son was having a hard time in his old school he was 1year behind with no chance of making it up when we enrolled he was able to graduation on time Thank you south Point for being so supportive!VICTORIA GAMEL

Looking for high quality music education with teachers who care about their students and how they learn best? Look no further. Sounds Academy has dedicated teachers and staff that help children and teens of all skill levels excel at learning to play an instrument. They learn skills that will last a lifetime. My daughter not only gets the whats and the subtle techniques of the hows, but also the whys of music. I've watched her grow not only musically, but also emotionally. She has learned to keep trying and push through during hardships; and that a rough lesson doesn't mean the end of the world nor does the teacher hate you. All these things add up to an organization that is amazing at teaching music, and exposing adolescents to musical opportunities they might not otherwise have or know about.Joy Bowley

My children have been with Sounds Academy for three years. They are learning and experiencing how to live their lives more than learning their instruments, and most of all, they are learning about living with others. It learns and experiences not only students but also parents. Most importantly, Sounds Academy doesn't recruit students for itself. Sounds Academy is a non-profit organization that exists for students. Sounds Academy is like a family to us! Thank Sounds Academy for letting my family experience many things 🙂JIYOUNG KIM

This is a fantastic organization! Both of my children have been taking lessons from them for 8 years now. My daughter has been playing the violin and my son took violin lessons and now takes bass guitar lessons. The founder, Kirk Johnson, has a passion for music and a vision of helping kids get access to opportunities through music. Sounds Academy is affordable and has some fantastic teachers who share their passion of music with these kids. My children have had some amazing experiences thanks to Sounds Academy!Celi Olson

(Translated by Google) I can say that it is a place with a very prepared staff, where they always seek to help you, thanks Brenda Corona, I am very grateful to the entire work team and for the support they gave me, thanks to you I graduated from school. Do not believe bad comments, I invite you to ask and ask for the correct information… Thank you very much Child Crisis Arizona. (Original) Puedo decir que es un lugar con un personal muy preparado,donde siempre buscan ayudarte, gracias Brenda corona, estoy muy agradecida con todo el equipo de trabajo y por el apoyo que me dieron, gracias a ustedes me gradué de la escuela. No crean malas comentarios,los invito a que se hacerquen y pidan la información correcta… Muchas gracias Child Crisis Arizona.Alma erika Ramon peralta

This agency is terrible. My husband has worked with cannabis plants professionally for the last four years, the last few in Arizona. He's is a plant Scientist. He has a degree in botany and soil rejuvenation. They denied our application because he works with plants saying they remove these children from homes with addicts neglecting their children. Rejecting our ability to provide a loving home to a child in need because of their discriminatory policies. I work in tech, we have a combined income of 200k a year. They said we needed to go through a private adoption agency. What an absolute joke. You don't want to help children. You want to control lives.Kristin Paxton

If you need any kind of help with your children etc. DO NOT come to this place for help at all. They will break your family apart and Rob you of your children and turn around and make you look like your a bad parent. And you will never ever see your kids again.Christal Creator

Courtney has provided guidance for my wife and I for years and has made a tremendous impact on our lives. She is a beautiful soul and the most positive person we've ever encountered. We are forever grateful.Steven McPeck