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Loma Linda University, also known as LLU, was founded in 1905. Located in Southern California, it is a Christian, coeducational, private university. The university enrolls over 4,000 students per year. Comprised of several schools, LLU offers over 100 degree programs and certificates in diverse areas of study. In addition to various degrees and certificate programs, LLU also offers distance learning opportunitites through online courses. Loma Linda University is organized into the following Schools:
- School of Allied Health Professions
- School of Dentistry
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- School of Religion
- School of Science and Technology
LLU has an active student administration to promote the development of the students. It organizes a variety of events providing spiritual guidance.
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Campus LocationLoma Linda, CA 92350
USA
Main Tel: (909) 558-1000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Loma Linda University HighlightsWhere Loma Linda University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 336 | 39 | | First-professional degree | 309 | 3 | | Bachelor | 280 | 16 | | Associate | 198 | 5 | | Doctorale | 104 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 29 | 6 | | First-professional certificate | 25 | 7 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 23 | 16 | | < 1 year certificate | 17 | 6 | | 2-4 year degree | 9 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | | 5 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Loma Linda University was 4,022 in 2007 (3,460 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 33% of enrolled students, graduate students are 37%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 30%.
Tuition and Other CostsFinancial Aid: Loma Linda University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 39 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 106 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 261 |
Housing and MealsLoma Linda University provides on-campus housing for 654 of its 3,460 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (37 awarded) - Family and Community Services
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (8 awarded) - Cartography
- Chinese Studies
- General Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (101 awarded) - Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Environmental Health
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- International Public Health/International Health
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (251 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (366 awarded) - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
- Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
- Medicine (MD)
- Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
- Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
- Public Health
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (275 awarded) - Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (47 awarded) - Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded) SCIENCE (44 awarded) - Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Geology/Earth Science
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (195 awarded) - Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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