Overview

The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Loma Linda University is a two-year, 78-unit program designed to prepare competent, ethical and compassionate advanced social work practitioners who possess the knowledge, values, attitudes and skills necessary for a life dedicated to whole person care in advanced practice and leadership roles within behavioral health institutions and agencies. Alternate 12 month Advanced Standing (for recent Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] graduates), 3- and 4-year curriculum options are also available. Advanced Standing students must begin the MSW program during the summer quarter.

Program courses are generally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. First year field practicums typically take place on Mondays and Wednesdays (16 hours per week) while second year practicums take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (20 hours per week).

Careers

Possible Careers: Teaching, Group Therapist, Court Representative, Family Counselor, Health Care Representative, Case Manager, Child Services, Foster Care Counselor, Specialized Crisis Counselor

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioethical Issues in Social Work

Bioethics and Society

Human Behavior and Cross-Cultural Environment

Social Welfare Policies and Services

Practice I: Individuals

Practice II: Groups

Practice III: Organizations and Communities

Practice IV: Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

78 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts

Proof of High School Completion

Post-Secondary Transcripts

Test Scores

Letters of Recommendation

How to Send Required Documents

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39440 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39440 USD / year

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Additional Details

Year 2 - $38,188

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

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