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The MSW program at Loma Linda is rigorous and demanding, but the clinical education you will receive is top notch. Class sizes are small, and professors are genuinely invested in their students and passionate about their subject matter.
LLU is a religious university; however, it is in no way forced on students. I found the school of social work in particular to be very open minded and accepting. They genuinely care for the students academic success and overall well being.
My main criticism as an... Read More online student is about the practicum component of the MSW program. If you live in the area close to the university, they have lots of agencies they are already established with. It is much harder if you are not living in the area. I had very long gaps between internships which ultimately extended my program and delayed my graduation.

The MSW program at Loma Linda is just a bunch of yikes. I ended up withdrawing from the program because it wasn't what I expected... cramming nearly 60 credit hours into a single year is PURE INSANITY. My classmates and I were just doing the work to have it be submitted and get a passing grade. This isn't education. You are supposed to learn then apply what you learn in practicum. Also the costs kept fluctuating, every time per quarter. When I got accepted into the school I was told that the entire... Read More cost of the 1 year program would be $20k then it skyrocketed to a whopping $60k. None of the prices they advertised per quarter was accurate. I have a suspicion LLU is only a quarter system to milk more money out of the students.
It’s insane that someone is expected to take 5-6 courses per quarter, on top of doing a 21-24 hour a week practicum. What about self care?
There is nothing special about loma linda. please find a local msw program that costs only $7k per semester and wont confuse you.

Hi. I'm a current student in the MSW program at LLU. The course instruction is great. The internship placements are great. However, I'm in 6 courses on the quarter system. 6 courses for Spring quarter. Fall Is September to December. Winter is January to March. Spring is March to June. You have the summer off. When in reality this should be a 3 year full-time program OR incorporate at least 1 summer at minimum.

This is not a semester school. It is quarter like the University of Washington. Classes... Read More are 11 weeks. 16 weeks worth of work crammed into 11 weeks. It would be ok if we weren't in 6 classes. We had 5 classes for Fall and Winter quarters...An adjustment but I got used to it. Not an adjustment to graduate school..An adjustment to having more than a full-time course load passed off as the standard full-time curriculum. But I managed. I was just getting my stride when it was announced that Religion class is required as the 6th class for Spring. A second year student told me to get used to it because next year there are more classes.
"There are summer courses".
They aren't promoted. It's not really wanted for us to be in classes in the summer. Everyone in my 1st year cohort has 6 courses in Spring quarter. I think 1 or 2 are doing summer courses.
I am not well. I am supposed to be a mental health therapist and I don't have time to work on my mental. I don't attend church much anymore.
6 graduate courses in any system is not good. And allegedly we will be pushed into more for 2nd year...according to a current second year student. Most of us in the 1st year are in 6 courses currently. I know that a full-time course load for any graduate program is 3 courses. We are doing double that..in a quarter system.
No program should exceed 5 courses per quarter- whether they advertise it or not.
I feel very disrespected. Courseload doesn't necessarily add to the prestige of the school. Grades are but a small component. There's research produced, exam pass rates and alumni who would recommend the program or donate to the program.

Run, find another school. School doesnt follow ATI standards & will still have ATI exams. They dont care about their students. Students have been caught cheating & still allowed to stay. Professors are always pressed for no reason. Main focus is reputation rather than caring for their students & seeing them success. Only 4 microwaves for 500+ students which almost never work & always dirty. No space to study quietly. If you want food the nearest place is a long walking distance which usually takes... Read More the entire hour of lunch time. Their small cafeteria only fits max of 15 students. They hype up how good they are to applicants to quickly find out they are all lies. Staff never look happy to be working at that school. Staff always talk about each other behind each other’s back, hence students hear the tea all the time. Such a toxic environment. Its a cult.

Anyone who applies for SLPA , should know that they do not emphasize the following on their admissions page 1. Log in at mid night of enrollment date, for example if the application date(s) are September 27th - October1st. Make sure you login at 11:59 and be the first to enroll. I know this from experience as I have done it and the office will tell you there were many candidates before you logged in hence you did not get in...this is15 minutes after you login. Interestingly the window of applications... Read More is open for a week :) Also be prepared for the system to crash on you and there is no contact point. 2. They will keep insisting the selection is 'random' not sure what that means. 3. They also say if you apply at least three times, you are bound to get into the program fourth time for sure. 4. Having said that, no idea what 'random' entitles as if its not GPA, reference letters and a keen interest into the program doesn't make you a good candidate for a four month certification after applying diligently for the past three years then who is the best candidate? 5. When I reached out to see if I could appeal their, random admission process. I received email saying I should try 'other' colleges, unfortunately with a B.S. SLP there are only two programs in California rest of them are Associate degree in SLPA. 6. If trying to get into the program for past three years, is not dedication then not sure how they 'randomly' recognize the right candidate for the program and oh I am NOT a Christian. 5. They do not require you to submit GPA or reference letters.

This would be the worst school of pharmacy to choose to go to especially if you are of a specific ethnicity/race. The discrimination and favoritism play a HUGE role in this school. You do not want to be part of this game. If you are not one of the few favorites you will not get any positions or help. The teaching program is a mess too. The schedule is all over the place and you will be stuck once you are in. The school is run by the adventists church and if you are not an adventist you don't have... Read More a chance to shine.

Loma Linda University is a great school to complete a Masters of Public Health at. The professors are helpful and willing to work with you to find a practicum as well as career position. Because its a smaller school, students are really able to collect and develop personal relationships with professors. The material itself can be challenging, but is expected for a graduate program. Loma Linda University is also an all vegetarian school, meaning food served there is meatless and most staff are vegetarians... Read More as well. Im not a vegetarian, but people I encountered were very respectful of my decision. The school is also SDA so campus is closed on Saturdays which can be a little inconvenient if you wanted to schedule a meeting with a professor. Overall though, the quality of the curriculum prepares you for a future position, especially by exposing students to new technologies used within public health careers. I would recommend completing the graduate program here because I know it has equipped me to be a leader in my field.

Loma Linda University is an excellent institution for learning and is a world redounded. I would highly recommend Loma Linda for those who want quality education to prepare for the professional workforce. In addition, there are great support systems in place for students of various backgrounds. The mission and values of Loma Linda University "to make man whole," creates a setting of advancing medical science and to provide a stimulating clinical and research environment for the education of physicians,... Read More nurses, and other health professionals.

Loma Linda University is a faith based institution (Christian/Adventist), but welcomes students from all different backgrounds. The students are very welcoming and helpful when it comes to studies and working on projects together. The university itself is very diverse, with people coming from all over the country to study. I am in the Behavioral Health MS Counseling/LPCC/PPS (Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling with a concentration in education) program, which is a dual specialization that... Read More allows me to be a licensed clinical counselor or to work in a school setting as a school counselor, so I definitely have options when it comes to choosing a career. Pros: The professors are interpersonal and are engaged. especially when you open yourself to the opportunity. Loma Linda has great networking opportunities, especially for those interested in the health field, as they have the hospital close by. For those in the counseling department there is not many scholarships available, so financial aid loans will have to do, but the bummer is the high cost of tuition and living. I do not live on campus, but I know the cost of dorms are on the high end, so living off campus is a bit cheaper. They do have a small community of people who rent out rooms, studios, apartments for a decent price,; you have to start early, but they are decent places to stay. The community is small, so you would have to drive out at least 30m min to get to a larger social environment, but its worth it in order to have "self care". Also, if one of the reasons you are attending this school is because of "religious" reasons, the church is on campus and they have services that appeal to the young adult crowd, along with other young adult and service activities that appeal to not just those of a faith background. They also have opportunities to go on mission trips. Cons: The cons of the Behavioral Health program is that some of the books used are old, which does not allow students to gain advanced information in the classroom, unless they do more searching outside of class time. For those of a faith background, if you are looking for classes that integrate faith, this is not it. I am a Christian and I was looking for an integration of devotion or of the sort, however, during exams, professors do pray, but I guess my thought of a faith based university looked differently. Overall, my experience in the last few quarters have been great, especially meeting of new people in my cohort and others in the MFT and Child Life Specialist programs, as we have classes together, so it builds and expands the relationships while on this journey.

The integration of the spiritual with the intellectual as a belief at Loma Linda is one aspect of the university that attracts me. I too believe in the whole man- the spiritually, physically, and mentally healthy individual- and I prefer to be in an environment that supports and provides the opportunities to fulfill my continuous goal of being healthy. I am also attracted to the outreach philosophy of Loma Linda University. Loma Linda provides numerous opportunities to meet the needs of the community... Read More as well as to travel abroad. I am excited about the potential to take advantage of these opportunities in the dental school. I chose to apply for advanced education at the School of Dentistry to fulfill my dream. I already hold a Ph.D. from Loma Linda in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. I did research for almost a decade and have taught on and off over the last 15 years. I gain much satisfaction from both fields and I am passionate about my current work as a Biology Instructor. But ultimately, my true love is dentistry and God has aligned for the time to fulfill that dream to be now.

Loma Linda University provides the opportunity to succeed in medical related studies while promoting mental, physical, social, and intellectual well being. This university genuinely cares about their students and is certain about the ability to better the lives of others relies on the well being of the professionals we become. All professors of Loma Linda University attain the reputation of being more than just educators but life mentors as well. I am currently in the Communication Sciences and Disorders... Read More Master of Science Degree program to become a speech-language pathologist. The path has so far been life changing and as complexity grows, interest and excellence grows as well. My program has wonderful professionals in the field who take time to incorporate faith into our studies which provides an unexplainable strength to reach the dream of helping others. Loma Linda University was without a doubt my number one choice to continue with graduate school.

Loma Linda gave me the confirmation of me walking in FAITH. I have debated for a long time on whether or not to go back for a graduate degree. I relied heavily on my FAITH and after several interviews and encouragement from the profession al staff with Loma Linda, a dream I never thought would ever come true did. I was accepted to graduate school to pursue the desires of my heart. The friendly, compassionate and encouraging staff walked me step by step through the enrollment process and further fueled... Read More my decision to take my education to the next step. Loma Linda a school to be very proud of.