Department of Social Work and Social Ecology

The faculty and staff welcome you to the LLU Department of Social Work and Social Ecology web page. We hope you find the information helpful as you are considering pursuing an advanced degree. The program's primary aim since its inception has been to educate and develop knowledgeable, ethical, and proficient scholars who understand the value of a "wholeness perspective."

Quick facts

• Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1996
• Advanced standing available for BSWs graduating from accredited undergraduate social work programs
• Ratio of faculty to students is approximately 1:10, allowing for greater interaction
• Faculty have an average of 25 years of practical experience
• PhD in social policy and social research
• Clinical and policy, planning, and administration MSW concentrations available
• Case management certificate composed of 28 units available
• Combined MSW/PhD degree program beginning fall 2001
• Located in Southern California, which is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation
• Christian institution affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center