Loma Linda, California

Loma Linda University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedLLU School of Behavioral Health, Department of Social Work and Social EcologyPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Loma Linda University Offer?

Loma Linda University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: Academic year 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance (full-time, 2-year plan): tuition and fees $37,421 in year 1 and $36,169 in year 2.

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2 MSW Options at Loma Linda University

Specializations named on Loma Linda University's pages: Advanced clinical practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Loma Linda University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on campus; 2-, 3- and 4-year options)Starts: Fall, Winter, Summer12 months full time, or two-year part-time option480 hours generalist practicum and 600 hours clinical practicumAcademic year 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance (full-time, 2-year plan): tuition and fees $37,421 in year 1 and $36,169 in year 2
Master of Social Work (online)Starts: Fall, Winter, Summer2 years480 hours generalist practicum and 600 hours clinical practicum, in person at approved sitesAcademic year 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance: tuition and fees $17,695 in year 1 (9 months), $25,954 in year 2 (12 months) and $29,910 in year 3 (12 months)

From Loma Linda University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Loma Linda University Compares

Its MSW requires 78 credits, against a national median of 60.

Loma Linda UniversityCalifornia medianU.S. median
Credits786060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

MSW Dual Degrees at Loma Linda University

Certificates at Loma Linda University

  • Play Therapy certificate (online; add-on to MSW), online
  • Drug and Alcohol Counseling certificate (online; add-on to MSW), online

Other Social Work Degrees at Loma Linda University

Is Loma Linda University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Loma Linda University's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From Loma Linda University's MSW to a California License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

California license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Loma Linda University MSW: Common Questions

Is Loma Linda University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Loma Linda University's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does Loma Linda University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.

Does Loma Linda University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on campus; 2-, 3- and 4-year options): 12 months full time, or two-year part-time option; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years; must begin in Summer Quarter. Master of Social Work (online): 2 years; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years; must begin in Summer Quarter.

How Much Does Loma Linda University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on campus; 2-, 3- and 4-year options): Academic year 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance (full-time, 2-year plan): tuition and fees $37,421 in year 1 and $36,169 in year 2. Master of Social Work (online): Academic year 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance: tuition and fees $17,695 in year 1 (9 months), $25,954 in year 2 (12 months) and $29,910 in year 3 (12 months). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Loma Linda University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (on campus; 2-, 3- and 4-year options): 480 hours generalist practicum and 600 hours clinical practicum. Master of Social Work (online): 480 hours generalist practicum and 600 hours clinical practicum, in person at approved sites.

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Sources

  1. behavioralhealth.llu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs