Program Overview
The Marital and Family Therapy at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Marital and Family Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 33,232 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marital and Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Medical Family Therapy
- Health & Illness in Families
- Family Therapy & Medicine
- Medical Family Therapy Seminar 1
- Medical Family Therapy Seminar 2
- Medical Family Therapy Seminar 3
- Clinical 1 \x96 Systemic Foundations for Practice
- Clinical 2 - Social Constructionism and Postmodern Practice
- Clinical 3 - Larger & Multiple systems in Clinical Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.S. degree in Marital and Family Therapy Program at Loma Linda University must give evidence of academic ability, professional comportment, and mature judgement.
Students wishing to apply for master\'s degree-level course work must complete their course work at a regionally accredited school prior to application and must provide applicable transcripts and/or syllabi. In addition to completing the required application forms, students should provide character and academic references.
General Admission Information
Students are admitted in Autumn and Winter quarters. With special permission, a student may enter Spring or Summer quarter. Applicants must have a bachelor\'s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Additional admission requirement include:- Minimum grade-point average 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in bachelor\'s course work for at least the final 45 units prior to graduation.
- Health clearance
- A background check (required before matriculation to the program)
- Official transcripts on file
- Three letters of recommendation, as specified
- A personal statement (included in online application)
- Interview with department faculty as scheduled (on-campus group interviews are scheduled for mid-March and mid-May; other on-campus and phone interviews are scheduled individually)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,232 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 33,232 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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