Program Overview
The Master of Science in Counseling at Loma Linda University is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered on-campus at Loma Linda University. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in interdisciplinary studies, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 24 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in interdisciplinary studies.
Key Program Features
Why Choose Loma Linda University?
- A Christian institution dedicated to the values of Compassion, Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, and Wholeness.
- Committed to whole person care.
- A diverse academic community.
- A low faculty-student ratio.
- Access to high quality field experience placements on and off campus.
- Flexible entrance schedules and options for part-time study.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling programme at Loma Linda University develop the advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and professional networks that leading employers in interdisciplinary studies value. Common career destinations include:
- Leadership / Management Role: Apply advanced knowledge in leadership positions across industries.
- Research & Academia: Pursue doctoral studies or an independent research career.
- Consulting: Provide specialist expert advice to organisations in the field.
- Policy & Government: Shape public policy and sectoral regulation.
- Entrepreneurship: Launch innovative ventures leveraging deep specialist expertise.
Graduates have secured roles at multinational corporations, government agencies, research institutions, NGOs, and high-growth startups. Many also progress to doctoral (PhD) programmes.
Program Curriculum
Programme Structure
- Culture, Socioeconomic Status and Therapy
- Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Social Ecology of Individual and Family Development
- Psychopathology and Diagnostic Procedures
- Groups: Process and Practice
- Counseling Theory and Applications
- Exceptional and Medically Challenged Children
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Counseling MS program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 45 quarter (30 semester) credits from a regionally-accredited institution and meet all other requirements outlined in the University Catalog. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of academic competence, professional comportment, and mature judgment. Individuals whose undergraduate degree is in still progress may be accepted pending satisfactory completion prior to beginning the master’s degree program. Applicants with an undergraduate degree offered in a language other than English must provide TOEFL scores in accordance with university policy.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,232/year (international)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International Applies to you Applies to you Non-residents 43650 USD / year ≈ 43650 USD / year
- Out-of-State 43650 USD / year ≈ 43650 USD / year
- Domestic Applies to you In-State 43650 USD / year ≈ 43650 USD / year
Additional Details
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities
A range of funding options may be available to students enrolling at Loma Linda University. Explore all options early — many scholarships have deadlines months before programme start.
- University Scholarships: Loma Linda University may offer merit-based, need-based, or programme-specific scholarships for postgraduate students. Contact the international or financial aid office for current awards.
- Government Scholarships (): National governments often fund outbound and inbound student mobility. Check your home country's government scholarship schemes (e.g., national student loan bodies, ministry of education awards).
- International Scholarships: Major funders include: Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright (USA programmes), Chevening (UK), Erasmus+ (Europe), DAAD (Germany), Campus France, Australia Awards, and many more.
- Employer Sponsorship: Professionals returning to study may negotiate tuition sponsorship with their employer, particularly for MBA or executive programmes.
- Graduate Assistantships / Fellowships: Some universities offer funded research or teaching assistant positions that include a stipend and partial or full tuition waiver.
- External Foundations: Rotary Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation, Ford Foundation, and many discipline-specific bodies fund postgraduate study globally.
- Payment Plans: Flexible instalment plans may allow you to spread tuition payments across the academic year.
About Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120 ECTS / 360 credits (2-year programme)