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At CGU, we prepare you to be a leader for positive change in the world.

Claremont Graduate University was founded in 1925 on the premise that education thrives where students and faculty closely engage in scholarship and research on a level that encourages broad- ranging conversation and collaboration. We specialize in inquiry, research, and practice across disciplines to address significant social issues with academic rigor.

Claremont Graduate University | 1 All Graduate, All the Time Enjoy the resources of A graduate experience a major university and unlike any other in the intimacy of a small higher education. college setting.

n Instruction and research conducted Claremont Graduate University belongs in small classes, seminars, and in to The , comprised the field of seven world-class member institu- n Faculty dedicated only to you and tions that form one unique center of the highest levels of teaching, learning in Southern . scholarship, and service n Five highly ranked undergraduate n Graduate-level peers equally commit- liberal arts colleges ted to the pursuit of knowledge n Two pathfinding graduate-level n Student organizations that span institutions interests, departments, schools, and n A vibrant, residential college the university community, all situated in one n Robust student, academic, and career square mile support services targeted specifically n Access to nearly 700 professors and for your success more than 2,000 courses n Financial aid and student accounts n The third largest library collection offices that specialize in talking to among private institutions in adult students with busy lives who California want to advance their personal and professional goals

2 | Claremont Graduate University CGU BY THE NUMBERS CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY features a dedicated faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, and enrolls a diverse student body whose members bring to the classroom a wide range of experiences from across the country and around the globe.

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TY The Claremont L TY Colleges Faculty L 86% Full-Time $3.4M FACU CORE FACU 700+ FACULTY GRANTS 208

56% 44% FEMALE MALE STUDENT TO FACULTY 8: STUDENT POPULATION 34% DOMESTIC STUDENTS OF COLOR INTERNATIONAL: 23% 67% 6% COUNTRIES Full-Time 36% Doctoral REPRESENTED: 53 Master’s STUDENTS Fellowships $MAvailable 000+ Avg Annual , ALUMNI STRONG FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS 83% $6K Fellowship 22

THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES • Claremont Graduate University • Claremont McKenna College

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 3 Academics The university comprises seven academic units oΩering a range of prestigious, pioneering programs and research centers.

4 | Claremont Graduate University Peter F. Drucker and School of Community Masatoshi Ito Graduate & Global Health School of Management Collaborate on a new vision of how Gain powerful, ethical, and universal humankind conceptualizes and pro- management skills, with a focus on motes health in order to improve the being globally minded and socially quality of life for individuals, families, conscious. The Drucker School is and communities. affiliated with Sotheby’s Institute of School of Educational Studies Art, , and Develop your teaching and leadership ArtCenter College of Design. skills in areas such as urban education, School of Social Science, student affairs, educational policy, Policy & Evaluation quantitative evaluation, and social Engage in holistic, interdisciplinary justice in order to tackle the unprec- scholarship to solve real-world prob- edented challenges facing K-12 and lems and enhance society through higher education. two scholastic divisions: Center for Information n Division of Behavioral & Systems & Technology Organizational Sciences Benefit from research-infused instruc- Learn from a national leader in tion that prepares professionals and applied psychological science, pre- educators to assume leadership paring graduates in theoretical and positions in the field of information practical psychology, evaluation, and systems and technology. human resources to solve pressing challenges within increasingly diverse Institute of communities and organizations. Mathematical Sciences n Division of Politics & Economics Join a new generation of mathematical Participate in innovative research scientists for positions in education, in economics, international studies, industry, and government laboratories. and political science, with a strong The institute is part of the Claremont commitment to transdisciplinary Center for the Mathematical Sciences, scholarship. one of the largest mathematical School of Arts & Humanities science communities in California, with more than 60 faculty members Study across the disciplines of art, spanning all areas of pure and applied applied women’s studies, cultural mathematics. studies, English, history, music, and religion, within a unique educational environment designed to promote disciplinary depth and flexibility.

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 5 Programs

6 | Claremont Graduate University Personalize your program to fit your goals. CGU offers specialized programs led by renowned faculty. n Tailor your program to target your specific interests, widen your base of expertise, and maximize your professional opportunities n Delve deeply into your discipline, guided by faculty mentors n Leverage transdisciplinary education and research to address contempo- rary problems that require contribu- The Libraries of The Claremont tions across multiple disciplines Colleges provide access to more than 2.1 million research resources, including print and Conduct research electronic books, hundreds of and scholarship that databases and journals, a digital library of historical and visual makes an impact. records, and special collections of manuscripts, rare books, and n Learn from faculty leaders who archival documents. bring the latest expertise into the classroom and conduct applied Honnold/Mudd Library research that broadens your skills also houses technology-rich n Start working in your field even as study rooms, a digital studio, you’re learning—through researching collaborative spaces, data and publishing with leading faculty, management and support completing internships, and services, and the capacity to participating in required practicums connect students to worldwide library holdings from laptops n Launch or expand a meaningful ca- and mobile devices. reer after graduation and immediately apply all you’ve learned to improve lives and transform the world

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 7 A Transdisciplinary Focus on Solutions

At CGU, a transdisciplinary approach means addressing a complex problem import- ant to society by including diverse stakeholders who work together to re-frame a resolution to that problem. CGU’s scale and transdisci- plinary model gives you the tools to make a difference within the university, across The Claremont Colleges, and—most importantly— out in the world.

8 | Claremont Graduate University cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 9 Areas of Study

Arts & Humanities Management & Marketing Applied Women’s Studies (MA) Advanced Management (MS) Archival Studies (MA) Art Business (MA) Art (MFA) Arts Management (MA) Arts Management (MA) Business Administration (MBA; EMBA) Cultural Studies (MA; PhD) Financial Engineering (MS) English (MA; PhD) Management (MA) History (MA; PhD) Marketing Analytics (MS**) Islamic Studies (MA) Community & Global Health Music (MA; PhD; DCM; DMA) Health Promotion Sciences (PhD) Religion (MA; PhD) Public Health (MPH; DrPH) Religion & American Politics (MA) Women’s Studies in Religion (MA) Education & Teacher Education Community-Engaged Education Politics, Economics & Social Change (MA) & International Studies Education (MA; PhD) Applied Data Science & Educational Evaluation & International Studies (MS) Data Analysis (MA) Economics (MA; PhD) Student Affairs & Educational Global Commerce & Finance (MS) Justice (MA) International Political Economy (MA) Teacher Education (MA/Credential) International Politics & Urban Leadership (PhD) Political Science (PhD) International Studies (MA) Information Systems & Technology Political Science (MA; PhD) Information Systems & Technology (MS**; PhD) Public Policy (MA) Religion & American Politics (MA) Mathematical Sciences Computational & Applied Behavioral & Organizational Sciences Mathematics (MS) Applied Cognitive Psychology (MA; PhD) Engineering & Computational Applied Social Psychology (MA; PhD) Mathematics (PhD) Evaluation & Applied Research (MS*; PhD) Financial Engineering (MS) Human Resource Management (MS) Mathematics (MA/MS; PhD) Organizational Behavior (MA; PhD) Statistical Sciences (MS) Positive Developmental Psychology (MA; PhD) Life Sciences Positive Organizational Psychology Botany (MS; PhD) (MA; PhD)

10 | Claremont Graduate University LET CGU COME TO YOU CGU launched three fully online degree programs in 2018-2019, and plans to expand its online offerings. n MS in Evaluation & Applied Research n MS in Information Systems & Technology n MS in Marketing Analytics

*Offered online **Offered on campus Certificates and online Academic offerings & Credentials are subject to change. Complete and official program and degree Advanced Study in Evaluation* listings can be found Africana Studies at bulletin.cgu.edu Allies of Dreamers California Teaching Credential (General Education; Special Education) Executive Management Foundations in Public Health Teacher Induction Program (Clear Credential) Women’s & Gender Studies

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 11 Student Life & Diversity

Get the support n Access services specifically designed to promote graduate student success, you need to succeed such as our Preparing Future Faculty from day one. program and Center for Writing & Rhetoric At Claremont Graduate University, we n Join any of our 25 graduate student are invested in your success. clubs and organizations n Take advantage of your customized n Find health and wellness outlets for Academic Success Kit workbook relaxation and fitness, spirituality, to make the most of your graduate and more school experience—inside and outside of the classroom

12 | Claremont Graduate University Explore a wide range of student services oΩered through both our O≈ce of Student Life, Diversity & Leadership and The Claremont Colleges Services.

Join a community Discover friends, peers, and mentors within a wealth of student of acceptance and organizations across The Claremont inclusion. Colleges, including: n Asian American Advisory Board At Claremont Graduate University, we n Chicano/Latino Student Affairs believe that innovation and diversity n Intercollegiate Feminist Center go hand in hand, because respect for n difference fosters a culture of open Muslim Student Association exchange of ideas, collaboration, n Office of Black Student Affairs innovation, and fairness. n Queer Resource Center

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 13 Careers & Network Start your career on your first day. “All graduate, all the time” means that you benefit from a career development experience that undergraduate- focused schools do not provide: n A Career Development Office that solely specializes in graduate student career coaching, resume and interview best practices, internship placement, job search resources, alumni networking, and workshops n Exclusive networking with graduate faculty and peers n Customized career development from day one to help you find your path and make the strategic decisions that will advance your career and your personal goals

Engage with a powerful alumni network. When you graduate, you’ll join more than 22,000 CGU alumni, including college and university presidents, members of Congress, MacArthur Fellows, executives of major corporations, artists, educators, faculty mem- bers, managers, and high-ranking government officials.

14 | Claremont Graduate University James Turrell, Aten Reign, 2013 Photo David Heald ©Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York

A Sampling of Notable Alumni

Joyce Appleby, American historian Michael Crooke, former Navy SEAL and former CEO, Patagonia, Inc. David Dreier, former member, U.S. House of Representatives Jeanne Holm, Deputy CIO and Senior Technology Advisor to City of Mayor Eric Garcetti Teresa Patterson Hughes, former California state senator Arthur Janov, “primal therapy” psychologist Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, political analyst and commentator Bomani Jones, sports journalist and ESPN broadcaster Ronald F. Lehman, former chief U.S. arms control negotiator Sandy Lerner, co-founder, Cisco Systems Marvin Meyer, biblical scholar Suzanne Muchnic, art writer and critic Paul O’Neill, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul L. Schultz, former COO, Jack in the Box Inc. Michael Shermer, science writer and founder, The Skeptics Society James Turrell, installation artist and MacArthur Fellow Diane Watson, former member, U.S. House of Representatives Felton Williams, President, Long Beach School District Board of Education Gloria Willingham-Touré, CEO, Afram Global Organization Inc.

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 15 Live, Work & Play

16 | Claremont Graduate University Live a short walk from campus. As a CGU student, you’ll discover countless benefits to living in student housing. Classes, a quiet place to study, and the library are all within walking distance of campus housing. There are two options a short walk from the CGU campus: Claremont Collegiate Apartments offers one-bedroom and studio apart- ment options for CGU students and undergraduates from nearby colleges. The Oasis Residential Commons is for graduate students only and includes classroom and group meeting spaces, a gym, a swimming pool, study rooms, lounges, and much more. If you want to live off campus, The Claremont Colleges’ Real Estate and Housing Office offers various forms of assistance, including off-campus house, apartment, and roommate listings.

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 17 Claremont: A vibrant community next to a cultural capital. Claremont Graduate University’s 19-acre tree-lined campus is located in the vibrant, suburban community of Claremont, California. Known as “The City of Trees and PhDs,” Claremont provides you a safe, enjoyable place to live, work, and play. Fast Facts n Located 35 miles east of Los Ange- les, an international hub of scientific research, the arts, tech innovation, manufacturing, and more—with un- limited opportunities for networking, internships, and employment n Money magazine’s #5 in its “Best Claremont Village Places to Live” in the because of its diversity, economic opportunity, good schools, and safety Ride the Metrolink from n 300 days of sunshine each year and Claremont to downtown winter temperatures in the 60s Los Angeles to experience n 35,000 residents one of America’s great cities. n A rich cultural, educational, and Hop on an Amtrak train to architectural heritage explore California, from n An award-winning urban forest, San Diego to San Francisco. 1,788 acres of public park land, and Fly from Ontario numerous hiking trails International Airport, just n Home to the beautiful Rancho Santa 10 miles east of Claremont, Ana Botanic Garden, dedicated to which oΩers direct flights to California native plants the East Coast and China. n The Claremont Village, home to shops, restaurants, and more, is within walking distance of the CGU campus

18 | Claremont Graduate University San Diego

Los Angeles Santa Barbara

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Newport Beach Big Bear

cgu.edu Claremont Graduate University | 19 CENTRAL COAST, 5 LAS VEGAS, BIG SUR, ANGELES MAMMOTH LAKES, SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL DEATH VALLEY, FOREST YOSEMITE 15 LAKE BIG BEAR ARROWHEAD LAKE SANTA BARBARA HOLLYWOOD BURBANK MT BALDY AIRPORT

101 134 SKIRBALL 210 CULTURAL HOLLYWOOD 210 PASADENA NORTON CENTER DODGER SIMON CLAREMONT STADIUM MUSEUM GRADUATE GETTY UNIVERSITY CENTER WALT DISNEY 15 215 CONCERT HALL COACHELLA, 405 JOSHUA TREE GETTY DOWNTOWN NATIONAL PARK LOS ANGELES 10 10 VILLA SANTA MONICA 10 605 ONTARIO MALIBU INTL AIRPORT 60

110 10 LOS ANGELES RICHARD 60 INTL AIRPORT NIXON 57 LIBRARY & 105 MUSEUM 5 PALM SPRINGS 91 LONG BEACH AIRPORT KNOTT’S ANGEL BERRY STADIUM FARM 55 DISNEYLAND RANCHO 405 LONG BEACH PALOS 15 VERDES SILVERADO 215 HUNTINGTON BEACH JOHN WAYNE INTL AIRPORT LAKE NEWPORT ELSINORE BEACH 5 ANZA-BORREGO LAGUNA 74 BEACH DESERT TWO STATE PARK HARBORS

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Southern California & Beyond 5 Living in Claremont will put you within reasonable driving distance of many interesting destinations and

activities, perfect for day trips or weekend getaways. CARLSBAD n Attend a concert in Los Angeles (40 minutes away) 78 n Sail in Newport Beach (60 minutes away) n Golf in Palm Springs (75 minutes away) SAN DIEGO n Ski in Big Bear (85 minutes away) & MEXICO n Sample wines in Santa Barbara (2 hours away) n Dine in San Diego (2 hours away) n Catch a show in Las Vegas (3.5 hours away) n Camp in Yosemite National Park (5 hours away) Map Not n Relax in San Francisco (6 hours away) to Scale

20 | Claremont Graduate University CENTRAL COAST, 5 LAS VEGAS, BIG SUR, ANGELES MAMMOTH LAKES, SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL DEATH VALLEY, FOREST YOSEMITE 15 LAKE BIG BEAR ARROWHEAD LAKE SANTA BARBARA HOLLYWOOD BURBANK MT BALDY AIRPORT

101 134 SKIRBALL 210 CULTURAL HOLLYWOOD 210 PASADENA NORTON CENTER DODGER SIMON CLAREMONT STADIUM MUSEUM GRADUATE GETTY UNIVERSITY CENTER WALT DISNEY 15 215 CONCERT HALL COACHELLA, 405 JOSHUA TREE GETTY DOWNTOWN NATIONAL PARK LOS ANGELES 10 10 VILLA SANTA MONICA 10 605 ONTARIO MALIBU INTL AIRPORT 60

110 10 LOS ANGELES RICHARD 60 INTL AIRPORT NIXON 57 LIBRARY & 105 MUSEUM 5 PALM SPRINGS 91 LONG BEACH AIRPORT KNOTT’S ANGEL BERRY STADIUM FARM 55 DISNEYLAND RANCHO 405 LONG BEACH PALOS 15 VERDES SILVERADO 215 HUNTINGTON BEACH JOHN WAYNE INTL AIRPORT LAKE NEWPORT ELSINORE BEACH 5 ANZA-BORREGO LAGUNA 74 BEACH DESERT TWO STATE PARK HARBORS

DOHENY STATE TEMECULA BEACH WINE SANTA COUNTRY CATALINA SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND AVALON CLEVELAND 15 NATIONAL FOREST

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