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23 Master's degrees offered by the university
Counseling
The Master of Science in Counseling from Loma Linda University is designed to give students a broad academic background in mental health counseling and professional training for a wide variety of careers working with individuals, families, and groups.
Marital and Family Therapy
The Master of Science degree in Marital and Family Therapy at Loma Linda University is designed to give students a broad academic background as well as professional practice for working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings.
Bioethics
Bioethics degree at Loma Linda University designed to help students gain clinical experience along with academic knowledge within the field of bioethics. Graduates are prepared for education, research and service pertinent to the ethical issues in health care and human biology.
Respiratory Care (Online)
Respiratory Care (Online) at Loma Linda University evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Therapists manage ventilators, which deliver pressurized oxygen into the lungs of patients who cannot breathe for themselves.
Nutrition and Dietetics (Post Didactic Program in Dietetics)
The Nutrition and Dietetics (Post Didactic Program in Dietetics) degree from Loma Linda University is designed for those who wish to complete a coordinated master's degree that includes the 1000 hours of supervised practice experience.
Natural Sciences
The Natural Sciences Program at Loma Linda University leads to a non-thesis Master of Science degree. Students do a project instead of a thesis. This program is designed for the student who plans to teach at the secondary level or with other goals that do not include seeking a PhD degree.
Global Health
Global Health at Loma Linda University complete didactic course work on the Loma Linda campus and then enter an internship or field practicum. There are multiple options for the practicum including working with key non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy at Loma Linda University is a professional degree that prepares students for ministry as chaplains. It combines foundational theological knowledge with specialty training and clinical experience.
Child Life Specialist
Child Life Specialist at Loma Linda University is a 74 quarter credit program, which includes a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship. Students are admitted into the program during the fall quarter.
Speech-Language Pathology - Communication Sciences and Disorders (Transitional program)
Speech-Language Pathology - Communication Sciences and Disorders (Transitional program) at Loma Linda University is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a field other than Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
Nutrition and Dietetics (Prior bachelor's degree in a non-nutrition major)
Nutrition and Dietetics (Prior bachelor's degree in a non-nutrition major) at Loma Linda University is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree in an area unrelated to nutrition or non DPD.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant at Loma Linda University are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision. They are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services.
Nursing (Nursing Administration)
Nursing (Nursing Administration) at Loma Linda University prepares nurses for administration/leadership in health care settings.
Religion and Society
An inter-professional Religion and Society program at Loma Linda University masters degree incorporating core courses, an area of emphasis, and a final project.
Nutrition and Dietetics (Post-RD certification)
Nutrition and Dietetics (Post-RD certification) at Loma Linda University is a food and nutrition expert who has met the minimum academic and professional requirements for the credential "RD." Reference - AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
Speech-Language Pathology - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language Pathology - Communication Sciences and Disorders at Loma Linda University is a two year program that includes graduate coursework and clinical work that prepare students for professional practice. Clinical education is the strength of this program and the clinical settings range from hospitals to schools to private clinics.
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
The Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program at Loma Linda University is designed to prepare clinicians for a specialty practice in orthodontics and/or a career in dental education.
Nursing (Nurse Educator - Adult and Gerontology)
Nursing (Nurse Educator - Adult and Gerontology) at Loma Linda University is offered to prepare students for faculty positions in nursing education. It assumes that students have selected a clinical focus for which they will pursue further knowledge and experience in their graduate study along with preparation for teaching.
Population Medicine
Population Medicine at Loma Linda University provides the public health core foundation, plus intermediate training in four areas: epidemiology, biostatistics, health care administration, and risk reduction. It complements an existing career in individual patient care, such as medicine or dentistry, for an expanded understanding of health on a population level.
Health Education and Wellness Coaching
Health Education and Wellness Coaching at Loma Linda University allows students to achieve the competencies necessary to promote health and wellness to individuals and communities alike.