Master's International

Master's International (MI) provides Loma Linda School of Public Health students with the opportunity of complementing a master's degree in public health with overseas service. Established in 1987, Master's International addresses the first goal of the Peace Corps: to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. Master's International students serve in over 70 different countries and participate in every aspect of life overseas.

As a prospective student, you will apply to Loma Linda University School of Public Health first, and when accepted, submit your application to the Peace Corps. After being accepted by both, you will complete 18-24 months of graduate coursework at Loma Linda University while continuing to prepare for work overseas.

After completing your initial coursework and receiving your Peace Corps placement, you will begin your Peace Corps service to satisfy the field practicum requirement for your degree. After you are placed by the Peace Corps you will travel to your respective country and begin training. Once overseas, you are given an assignment based on the needs and requests of your host country. Participating faculty recognize that while overseas, your primary responsibility is to the project and community to which you have been assigned. Rather than determining a research topic in advance, you will allow your volunteer assignment to shape your academic requirement. That assignment may be a thesis, professional paper, or other culminating project. Graduate credit units are offered for your Peace Corps service.

After completing your Peace Corps service, you will return to the US with a master's degree in public health; the ability to apply theory to practice, while living overseas; and the experiences to change the world.

Fellows USA

Recognizing the value of Peace Corps service, Loma Linda University welcomes returned Peace Corps volunteers into the Fellows  USA program. The University provides fellows with 6 units of tuition waiver in exchange for 5-8 hours a week of local service in an area of designated need. All master's level students must complete a field practicum. Returned volunteers can use their service abroad to satisfy this requirement, a savings of time and money.

All LLU students receive full, high quality, user-friendly, medical coverage, and dental coverage is offered at a very low cost. Competitive scholarships are available for students (through the Office of Financial Aid).