MPH with Global Health Emphasis/Concentration

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health at Loma Linda University is designed to prepare committed professionals who are technically competent and cross-culturally skilled in creating and facilitating sustainable health and development programs. The program focuses on an experiential, evidence-based model of learning, preparing students to serve vulnerable, underserved, marginalized, and disadvantaged populations in diverse settings, both in developing and developed countries. Loma Linda University emphasizes integrating faith and health, encouraging a balanced life through values such as humility, compassion, and justice.

Accreditation by specific bodies like CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) is not explicitly stated in the provided information for this MPH program. The program does build on global health competencies defined in a model developed by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

Delivery Modes

The program is offered exclusively on-campus and is designed for full-time attendance.

Curriculum Overview

The program typically takes 2 years (7 quarters) to complete. A key component is a 400-hour mentored practicum experience in global health, which often includes hands-on practical field experience outside the U.S., designed to develop comprehensive public health expertise.

Major courses include:

• GLBH 517 Cultural Issues in Health Care (3 units)

• GLBH 564 Fundamentals of Global Health and Development I (2 units)

• GLBH 566 Fundamentals of Global Health and Development II (2 units)

• GLBJ 568 Fundamentals of Global Health and Development III (2 units)

• GLBH 605 Seminar in Global Health (1 unit)

• STAT 515 Grant and Contract Proposal Writing (3 units)

• Students also choose between tracks focusing on Integrated Community Development or Integrated Health Systems and Services.

A 4+1 dual-degree program is available with Pacific Union College (PUC) for students in their B.S. in Global Health program.

Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Transcripts from all universities attended.

3. Three letters of reference.

4. Official GRE scores (can be waived if cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher).

Applicants should refer to the LLU catalog for complete entrance requirements for all M.P.H. degrees. Prior field experience and additional language proficiency (e.g., French or Spanish) are generally given preference.

Application Deadlines (Domestic/International):

• Spring 2025: SOPHAS Feb 1, 2025 (Dom) / Oct 1, 2024 (Intl); Secondary Feb 15, 2025 (Dom) / Oct 15, 2024 (Intl).

• Summer 2025: SOPHAS May 1, 2025 (Dom); Secondary May 15, 2025 (Dom). International deadlines not available.

• Fall 2025: SOPHAS Aug 1, 2025 (Dom) / April 1, 2025 (Intl); Secondary Aug 15, 2024 (Dom - note year) / April 15, 2025 (Intl).

Cost & Financial Aid

The estimated cost of attendance for the academic year 2025-2026 includes:

• Year 1 (9 months) Tuition & Fees: $36,722

• Year 2 (12 months) Tuition & Fees: $32,121

• Total Estimated Tuition & Fees for two years: $68,843

These are estimated amounts and may vary. Additional costs for books, supplies, living expenses, and transportation should be considered. Information on financial aid and scholarships can be accessed through LLU Student Services and the School of Public Health Finance office .

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates may qualify for positions in nongovernmental, faith-based, and community-based organizations; county, state, and national health departments; private foundations; public health enterprises; and public health practice organizations. Opportunities also exist in government and transnational organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the World Bank, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and USAID. Possible careers include NGO Country Director, Program Planner, and Tsunami Relief Program Manager. The program also prepares graduates for further academic training, such as doctoral studies.

The program includes a 400-hour mentored practicum designed to develop comprehensive public health expertise. Students apply foundational concepts through community partnerships, with a key component being a hands-on practical field experience, often outside the U.S., allowing work on specific projects and a narrowed global health focus.