MSW On-Campus Program

📸 Program Snapshot

• 78 quarter units (equivalent to 52 semester units)
• 1,080 hours of practicum, including one year of generalist practice and one year of advanced clinical practice
• 2-, 3-, and 4-year program options
• Core courses taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays with practicum on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• Work-study available to qualified students in the amount of $18,511
• Specialization in clinical practice
• Embedded curriculum for practice with active-duty military and veterans
• Embedded professional self-care practices
• Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Rooted in a Christian commitment to compassionate, whole person care and respect for all persons
• Preferred employment interviewing for qualified candidates at Loma Linda University Health upon graduation

When comparing programs, it's important to consider all costs, as many programs only post tuition costs without the associated fees.

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🔎 More About Our Social Work Master's Program in California

The Loma Linda University MSW program emphasizes the biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to advanced clinical social work practice in behavioral health institutions and agencies. Students gain expertise in evidence-based, trauma- and resiliency-informed interventions that support prevention, early intervention, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Experiential learning through Loma Linda University Health's internationally recognized health system and specialized community agencies provides students with advanced learning opportunities in integrated behavioral health, inpatient care, and global practice settings.

The program emphasizes a whole person care approach to promote wellness for individuals and families, shaped by the institutional and professional values of compassion, integrity, excellence, freedom, and justice.

The Loma Linda University MSW program is specifically designed to provide you with:

• Advanced clinical skills and a credential recognized for LCSW licensure in California.
• Required courses needed for LCSW licensure.
• Preparation for advanced community and global practice within a variety of behavioral health settings.
• Preparation for clinical and administrative leadership in behavioral health.

🗓️ Program Timeline

These sample plans of study are provided as general guides to illustrate the typical sequence of courses for this program. Course offerings, sequencing, and scheduling are subject to change based on curricular revisions, faculty availability, and student progression. Students who take a Leave of Absence (LOA) or enroll on a part-time basis should expect their program completion term to be extended. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor for individualized academic planning.

Classes are generally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Note: For additional sample plans of study, please contact the department at [email protected].

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➕ Add a Certificate to Your MSW Program

Students entering an MSW degree program within the Department of Social Work and Social Ecology who are interested in obtaining certification in Play Therapy or Drug and Alcohol Counseling will receive a tuition waiver for the certificate program of their choice. Please note that courses taken as part of the Play Therapy certificate do not count toward the MSW degree (core requirements and electives). Students taking the Drug and Alcohol Counseling certificate can apply 6 units to their MSW program; however, these units do not qualify for a tuition waiver and must be specified by their academic advisor.

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