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Our Social Work Programs
Make a lasting impact through Loma Linda University’s nationally recognized Social Work programs—where academic excellence meets whole person care.
- #1 Advanced Clinical Social Work Program in a faith-based university in California.
- Described by a local government representative as "the platinum MSW program in the region."
- Award-winning student leadership: The Loma Linda Phi Alpha Honor Society (Iota Pi Chapter) is the only chapter in the U.S. to receive all four annual national awards in the same year for outstanding philanthropy and community service.
- Global service opportunities: MSW students engage in international experiences in countries such as Cuba, Thailand, Angola, Bolivia, and Nepal through the University's Students for International Mission Service.
About Our Department
The Department of Social Work and Social Ecology at Loma Linda University is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, clinical skill development, and evidence-based, resiliency-informed practice. Rooted in a Christian environment, our programs emphasize whole person care through a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective. Students benefit from interdisciplinary learning opportunities across Loma Linda University Health and a variety of community practicum sites, gaining hands-on experience that connects classroom learning with real-world impact.
With personalized faculty mentoring and small student-to-faculty ratios—10:1 in the MSW program and 8:1 in the DSW program—you'll receive individualized guidance and support throughout your studies.
Our students also have access to a comprehensive system of behavioral health and medical care, preparing them to serve effectively in diverse fields such as mental health, child welfare, criminal justice, medical social work, and policy.
