Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: October 15, December 15, January 15, February 15
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: $35
Full-time
Intakes: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
International tuition: $32,955
Domestic tuition: $32,955
Program overview
Students gain expertise in cutting-edge and evidenced-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’s internationally recognized health system provide students with advanced learning opportunities in integrated behavioral health, tertiary level inpatient care and global practice setting.
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self-control. Students will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging their spirituality.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
Specific program requirements:
1) Minimum college cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0
2) All prerequisites with a “C” or better
3) Application with personal statement
4) Official transcripts from all college credits
5) Pre-entrance exams (TEAS & Critical Thinking)
6) Three letters of recommendation (2 from instructors)
7) Completion of HS or equivalent
All qualified applicants will be invited to interview
English language entry requirements:
TOEFL
- scores are valid for two years from the test date
- minimum scores: 80 - Internet-based, 550 - paper-based, including a minimum final score of 5.0 on the TWE part (Test of Written English)
IELTS
- scores are valid for two years from the test date
- LLU minimum score is 6.5
Career opportunities
- Clinical Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- Child and Family Social Worker
- Geriatric Social Worker
- Hospice Social Worker
- Forensic Mental Health Social Worker
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
- Community Social Worker
- Healthcare Administrator
- Public Health Administrator
- Research Social Worker
- Social Work Educator
Campus location
Loma Linda
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United States