Walla Walla University—Billings

Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology

Our mission is to train competent and ethical professionals who: embody integrity, value all people, serve their communities, and pursue social justice

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Walla Walla University is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). We were the first university to offer a master’s degree in social work in Montana, and we continue to educate highly competent, licensed clinical social workers across the state and in neighboring regions including Wyoming, North Dakota, and Idaho. Our dedicated faculty are deeply engaged in the local Billings community, where the Walla Walla University Billings Mental Health Clinic provides both vital services to the public and real-world practicum experience for MSW students. If you’re searching for a counseling-focused MSW program in Montana—whether in-person one day a week or in an accessible online format—Walla Walla University is a proven leader in social work education.

The Master of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

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June 26, 2025 online at 6pm or in-person at campus

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Application fees are waived for Billings students who apply by July 1, 2025.

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Our faculty of full-time professors and supporting contract teachers is large enough to offer experience in a diverse range of areas, but small enough to allow students to get to know each faculty member. We strive to offer a quality program for our majors, including a wide range of class options and small class sizes.

Deisy Haid

Dean, Associate Professor of Social Work and Sociology
(509) 527-2472 | deisy.haid@wallawalla.edu
Winter Educational Complex

Education: D.S.W., Walla Walla University; M.S.W., Walla Walla University; L.C.S.W

Research interests: Crisis intervention and stabilization, children psychiatric residential, juvenile justice, child welfare and adoptions, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, child and family therapy, collaborative problem solving and wraparound.

Amanda Lewis

Assistant Professor of Social Work and Sociology

(509) 527-2797 | amanda.lewis@wallawalla.edu

Education: BS Human Services MSU-Billings, BSW Montana State University-Billings, MSW Walla Walla University, LCSW, LMFT

Research interests: Amanda’s current research is focused around rural mental health practice. She also has interest in the influence of social media and technology on adolescent development.