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Ph.D. Program in Education

Joint Program with Claremont Graduate University

The mission of the joint PhD Program in Education offered by San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University is to develop scholars who are committed to research on democratic schooling, social justice, and equitable educational outcomes for all students. In addition, they seek the improvement of educational systems serving diverse communities.

Program Emphases: K12 Education and Equity and Higher Education/Student Affairs

How to Apply

Message from the Director: Dr. Marva Cappello

Welcome to the Joint PhD Program in Education offered by San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University. If you are looking for a rigorous program that focuses on educational equity and social justice, our program is for you. Unlike some doctoral models that cohort classes, you will work with your advisors to create a unique program that best suits your needs and interests. This site offers information about the program, our cooperating universities and faculty, students and graduates, and news about upcoming events. Please let me know if you have additional questions.

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The Drucker School of Management MBA infuses Peter Drucker’s pioneering legacy into the curriculum to enhance the future of ethical business leadership. The MBA integrates liberal arts, technology and humanity to prepare students to lead in a complex world. Situated within the Claremont Colleges, the Drucker School offers an unmatched educational journey, emphasizing purpose-driven leadership, humancentered management and flexibility as core principles. The Drucker School is more than an institution; it’s an incubator for those who aspire to lead with integrity, innovate with purpose and influence the world positively, following in the footsteps of Peter Drucker.

THE DRUCKER MBA OPTIONS

The part-time Drucker Flex MBA is designed for full-time working professionals with at least six years of professional work experience. With a primarily hybrid core, the program allows for flexible customization with a mix of online and in-person elective options, adapting to individual career goals. Small class sizes with renowned faculty foster robust discussion and peer learning, resulting in the development of adaptive leadership skills with a global focus.

FULL-TIME MBA Prepare for the future of business with the STEM-designated MBA in Management Sciences. The fulltime MBA integrates comprehensive humanistic business principles with analytical and quantitative concepts, preparing leaders to excel in today’s competitive business world. With no work experience requirement, the Drucker MBA prepares driven, earlycareer professionals to jumpstart their careers. Students can earn up to three certificates as part of their degree and enjoy access to classes and resources across the Claremont Colleges.

ONLINE MBA The Drucker Online MBA is designed for professionals seeking career advancement while also balancing their personal pursuits without sacrificing our purpose-driven and human-centric approach to management. This program balances peer-to-peer learning with convenience; coursework is offered 50% asynchronously and 50% synchronously. Synchronous class time creates space for robust transdisciplinary discussions and building valuable relationships with colleagues. The liberal arts foundation and transdisciplinary approach foster critical thinking and creativity, equipping students with a broad perspective and versatile problemsolving skills.

SOAR What comes after success? The SOAR program offers a transformative experience with world-class instructors invested in your personal growth. The program is designed to provide accomplished people in mid-life the time, space, community and curriculum to create the next phase in their lives - one that inspires them, enables them to have an impact and supports a sense of purpose beyond what they have already achieved. Three on-campus workshops are held each year in Spring, Fall and Winter.

AND MORE ... The Drucker School also offers specialized degrees in arts management, finance and leadership as well as numerous dual-degree options with programs across Claremont Graduate University. With a dual degree, you can earn two degrees simultaneously and create a customized path to pursue professional goals, such as an MBA paired with a Master’s in Public Health or an M.S. in Information Systems and Technology. Nearly half of all current MBA students are seeking a second degree.

THE DRUCKER MBA

NAME OF INSTITUTION Claremont Graduate University

NAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management BUSINESS SCHOOL DEAN David Sprott, PhD

YEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED 1925

YEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM WAS STARTED 1971

TOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT 117 MBA students

MBA PLATFORMS OFFERED Flex MBA, Online MBA, Full-Time MBA (STEM), MA in Arts Management, MS in Finance, MA in Leadership and MA in Management

MBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFERED Entrepreneurship, Finance, HR Management, IT Management, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy and Supply Chain

LENGTH OF PROGRAMS MBAs 21-36 months Specialized Masters: 9-16 months SOAR: 3 months

PROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONS Claremont, CA and/or online

PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

*Excluding MA in Arts Management and SOAR

TOTAL COST OF MBA Costs vary due to length of program; over 80% of applicants receive some CGU fellowship support

REQUIRED TESTING

• GMAT/GRE required for MBA in Management Sciences
• GMAT/GRE waivers issued based on admissions criteria. No GMAT/GRE requirement for Flex MBA or Online MBA.

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS Visit cgu.edu/visit-us/ for upcoming events.

APPLICATION DEADLINES Flex MBA:

• Fall Mod 1: August 15
• Fall Mod 2: October 1
• Summer Mod 1: May 1
• Summer Mod 2: June 1
• Spring Mod 1: December 1
• Spring Mod 2: March 1

MBA (FT or PT), MA in Management, MA in Leadership, PhD in Management:

• Summer: May 1
• Fall Round 3: April 1
• Fall Round 4: June 1
• Fall Final Deadline: August 1

MS in Finance and MA in Arts Management:

• Spring Final Deadline: January 1

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION Michael Mirabella Director of Recruitment 909.607.9049

Dual, Interfield, & Joint Degrees

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Definition of Dual Degrees

Students enrolled in a dual degree program are pursuing two different degrees at CGU and receive diplomas for each degree upon completion of each degree’s requirements. Graduation from the two programs in the same semester is not required.

Restriction: Dual degrees are restricted to fields that are sufficiently different as to require separate curricula. Dual degrees are not permitted for fields that are so close in subject content that any course from one field would satisfy requirements of the second. Generally, dual degrees are not permitted for two degrees offered through the same academic department except by petition.

Applicability of Units: CGU limits the applicability of coursework units to two degrees. Upon completion of a dual degree program, students who wish to pursue another degree should realize that units from the dual degrees may not be available for credit toward any subsequent degree (see Application of Units for Multiple Degrees section below).

Availability: Dual degree programs are available to CGU applicants as well as to admitted and continuing students. Applicants work through the Admissions Office. The information on this page applies primarily to admitted and continuing students.

Application Process

You may apply for a dual degree by completing a Change of Degree form (available on the Forms webpage). To fully take advantage of the dual degree program benefits, you should submit your application prior to completing your first year at CGU or before completing your first 16 units. Submit the form to your current and new department for approval and then deliver to the Registrar’s Office.

Adding a new program is equivalent to an application for admission to that program. Interviews may be requested, as well as additional documentation for review by the new program’s admissions committee. Documentation may include the following.

• Personal statement indicating the depth of your interest and your qualifications to date for that field
• Letters of recommendation specific to the new field
• Updated resume
• Discipline-specific test scores
• Other discipline-specific documentation, such as evidence of achievement in the field

The new program will advise you of its decision. If admitted, your new dual degree status is effective at the beginning of the next semester.

Degree Requirements

While you must complete the degree requirements for each degree of your dual degree program, the program structure provides some benefits and restrictions regarding degree requirements.

Dual Degree Proposal Form: Before the completion of your first semester in the program, you must complete and file a Dual Degree Proposal Form (available on the Forms webpage) with the Registrar’s Office. The form is completed in collaboration with your advisors in the two programs and must be approved by each program. Any changes to the Proposal must be documented through submission of a new, approved Dual Degree Proposal Form .

The approved Dual Degree Proposal Form becomes your contract for degree completion, detailing all of the following.

• Units required for each program
• Identification of units from each program that can be applied toward the required units of the other program – limit of 35% from one program to another
• Other degree requirements, such as tools, exams, and thesis/dissertations

Note that the “sharing” of units between programs may decrease the total amount of units you must complete for each program. This is the reason for initiating an application to a dual degree program early in your career.

Transfer Credit Limits: CGU transfer credit policies apply, with the following limitations or exclusions.

• No units may be transferred for dual master’s programs.
• No more than 12 units may be transferred into a master’s/doctorate dual degree.

Other Degree Requirements: You should become familiar with all of the degree requirements for each of your degree programs.

Completion of Degree: CGU policies applicable to both of your degrees apply.

Changes to Your Dual Degree Program

Any changes to your dual degree program, including leaving one of the programs, require submission of a new Change of Degree Form or Dual Degree Proposal Form.

Interfield degrees refer to degree programs that span or combine two disciplines or fields. Only one degree is earned.

General Requirements

Eligibility. New and continuing students may apply for an interfield degree. Students wishing to transfer in must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students with an Incomplete (I) or Grade Pending (GP) on their student record from CGU must resolve the ‘I’ or the ‘GP’ before applying to an interfield program. Students with an ‘Unsatisfactory’ (U) on their record from CGU cannot apply for an interfield program.

Required Units. Generally, a minimum of 44-48 units are required for completion of a master’s interfield; a minimum of 80 units are required for completion of a doctoral interfield.

Transfer Credit Limits. Transfer credit policies and limitations apply.

Earning a Master’s Degree while Pursuing an Interfield Doctorate. Interfield doctoral students may receive a master’s degree in one but not both fields. Refer to the section on Master’s Degree Regulations .

Degree Name. The naming policy for interfield degrees is to combine the exact titles of the two existing degrees with “and.” For example, an interfield degree between the PhD in Information Systems & Technology and the PhD in Political Science where Information Systems & Technology is the primary field would be titled: PhD in Information Systems & Technology and Political Science. The one exception to this policy is an interfield degree between the International Studies and Politics & Government departments; in this case the interfield degree title is PhD in Political Science and International Politics.

Other Information. Forms are available on the Forms webpage.

Interfield Master’s Programs

Prior to students enrolling in an interfield master’s program, curricular agreements must be made between each participating department (only two) and the Transdisciplinary Studies program. A list of approved interfield master’s programs is available in the Degrees & Certificates section of the Bulletin . Students may petition for additional interfield program combinations not listed. Students may either seek direct admission to the program when applying for master’s study, or they may transfer into an interfield master’s program at the end of their first term. All interfield student applications will be reviewed by both participating departments, as well as by Transdisciplinary Studies.

The application for an interfield master’s program not previously approved and listed in the Degrees & Certificates section of the Bulletin must include:

• Interfield Personal Statement. This statement justifies why an interfield degree will allow for and/or create experiences that are not possible within a currently offered single degree field and how an interfield degree will present similar or greater employment opportunities and experiences not available with a single degree field.
• Specific title of the interfield degree (see below for naming conventions);
• Courses to be taken, grouped within each disciplinary area;
• Subject areas and format for any qualifying examinations;
• Research tools and/or foreign languages to be completed in the program;
• Any capstone project, paper, or thesis to be completed for the program.

Interfield Doctoral Programs

Students may apply directly to an interfield program before matriculating or current students may transfer to an interfield program. The approval of the faculty advisors for both fields, chairs of the two respective programs, and the Director of the Transdisciplinary Studies Program is required for students wishing to be considered for a doctoral interfield degree.

Prior to end of the student’s first semester in an interfield program, the student in collaboration with the faculty advisors of both fields and the Transdisciplinary Studies Program must complete the following:

• Subject areas and format for the qualifying examinations;
• Research tools and/or foreign languages to be completed in the program.

Once approved by the respective faculty advisors, chairs, and the Transdisciplinary Studies Program director, the personal statement and coursework proposal form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for processing.

Changes to Your Interfield Program

Changes to your intefield degree require submission of a new Change of Degree or Interfield Degree Proposal form.

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Introduction

Concurrent enrollment, sometimes called dual enrollment, refers to situations where students are enrolled at more than one institution at the same time. Concurrent enrollment is supported by federal and state regulations as a means for students to more expeditiously complete degree requirements, thus minimizing student debt and the need for extensive financial aid.

Claremont Graduate University (CGU) has entered into agreements with other institutions of higher education to offer various joint and concurrent degree programs in selected fields or disciplines. Partner institutions are accredited and offer graduate-level programs that, in collaboration with CGU, provide a rich and unique educational experience for the graduate student.

CGU, along with its institutional partners, offers the following joint and concurrent degree programs:

General Requirements and Student Status

Joint program students are concurrent students of both CGU and of the partner institution. Students are required to abide by all campus and student policies of each institution. CGU policies are provided in the CGU Bulletin and in the Registrar’s website.

A continuing student status is required at both schools. Notifications of changes to student status, such as withdrawals and leave of absence, must be made to each school per that school’s policies and procedures.

Joint program students are expected to be enrolled in coursework at one of the two institutions each semester and must be registered at both institutions during the semester of graduation. Verifications of enrollment are automatically exchanged between the program institutions each semester in the form of official transcripts.

When a joint program student is enrolled in coursework at a partner institution, CGU records this enrollment on the CGU transcript. For the applicable semester, CGU records the notation “DISC 500 Enrolled at (partner institution)” where DISC is the discipline. Actual courses and grades completed at the partner institution are not recorded on the CGU transcript.

Financial Considerations

Tuition and fees are assessed by and paid to the institution at which the student is registered for the semester. While registered or completing coursework at a partner institution, joint program students continue to maintain their library and other CGU student privileges without charge. Generally, financial aid eligibility is determined by the institution at which the student is registered for the term.

Degree Requirements and Graduation

Students must adhere to and complete the degree requirements of each institution. Final approval for completion of degree requirements, including review and approval of dissertations, must be obtained from each school.

Graduation does not occur until the student has completed all degree requirements at both schools. During the graduation semester, the student is registered at both institutions and must follow the degree completion procedures at both institutions.

While joint program students generally participate in Commencement ceremonies at CGU, a student may participate in the ceremonies at both campuses, provided participation procedures are followed at each. Only one diploma is issued to students in joint degree programs. CGU issues the diploma bearing the names and authorizations of the two institutions involved in the joint program.

Transcripts and Alumni Services

Official transcripts document academic work completed by a student at the institution issuing the transcript. Joint program students, therefore, must always request transcripts from each of their program institutions when compiling complete academic documentation of their accomplishments, such as for employment applications and other needs. Generally, joint program students qualify for alumni status at both of the institutions at which they were enrolled.

Consult your program coordinator.

For assistance with CGU policies and procedures, contact the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or 909-621-8285.

Limitations and Restrictions

Criteria for applying CGU units toward CGU degree programs are as follows:

Relevance Only coursework relevant or applicable to the degree program in which you are enrolled can be counted toward the total units of required coursework for that particular degree. Limitation on Sharing Units CGU units may be applied to no more than two CGU degrees. If you wish to pursue additional degrees, you will be required to complete all unit and degree requirements for those additional degrees. Double-Counting or Sharing Units The term double-counting refers to the application of units from one program to meet the degree requirements of another program. The following restrictions apply.

• CGU units may only be shared between two programs. If you wish to pursue additional degrees, all units and degree requirements must be completed anew in order to earn those additional degrees.
• A limit of 35% of relevant units from one program may be applied toward the degree requirements of one other program.
• Prior approval for the application of earned units for a second program is required.
• Dual Degrees – see Dual Degree section above.
• Interfield Degrees – see Interfield section above.
• Application of CGU Master’s units to a CGU doctoral program – complete and file the Apply CGU Coursework to Additional CGU Degree form available on the Forms webpage.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit may only be brought into CGU only once. Note that units from a CGU master’s degree may be applied toward a CGU doctoral degree, if relevant. If transfer credit was accepted toward that master’s degree, by default, this amount is part of the total transfer credit that can be accepted toward doctoral degree.

CGU tranfer credit policies apply.

Carry Forward Units

Students enrolled in Accelerated BA/MA (4+1) and joint programs may use a specific number of non-CGU units, as credit toward the CGU degree program. An official transcript must be attached to a Transfer Credit Request Form (available on the Forms webpage) and the approved form filed with the Registrar’s Office.

To comply with social distancing and public health guidelines, the Registrar’s Office staff remains ready to assist the CGU community through email and other distance methods as well as appointment-based meetings on campus. For ongoing updates related to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), please visit CGU’s COVID-19 Status page .

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 909-621-8285 Physical location: Harper Hall East ( Campus Map ) Mailing address: 150 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Summer Office Hours : Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm

Appointments can be made for meetings.

Registrar’s Office Staff:

• Vannessa Alvarado , Registrar
• Bryce Kerns , Assistant Registrar
• Elizabeth Rubio , Student Records Analyst

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The Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE) provides only part of the training experts will need as they work to analyze, price, and invent the innovative products that modern personal, corporate, and global finance will demand. Training in financial engineering that can lead to creation of new knowledge in the field is appropriately achieved through the depth and breadth of study undertaken in the pursuit of the doctoral degree (PhD). 

Admission and enrollment in the doctoral program is limited to students already enrolled in the MS in Financial Engineering degree program.  Application decisions are based upon the MS in Financial Engineering application file, evaluation by the admissions committee of the student’s performance in the MS program, and a determination of the student’s potential for success in the doctoral program.  The department does not provide assessments of the likelihood of admission to the PhD in advance of the formal application. Students interested in formally applying to the doctoral program in Financial Engineering should follow the Change of Degree procedures outlined in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.

Degree Requirements

Coursework.   A total of 72 units of coursework are required, including directed research and independent study activities.  Two advanced 300-level mathematics courses are required as electives.

Upon completion of the two written examinations, 24 units are completed in advanced coursework, independent study, and directed research in mathematics and finance.  In addition to the core MSFE courses, mathematics courses  which must be completed included the following.

• MATH 368 - Advanced Numerical Analysis or MATH 362- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
• MATH 358B - Advanced Stochastic Calculus with Financial Applications
• MATH 351 - Time Series Analysis or ECON 384 - Econometrics

Written Exams.   Students are required to successfully pass four written examinations.  The last two of these exams are taken while the student is enrolled in the last 24 units of advanced coursework described above.  The written exams cover the materials described below.

• Mathematics of finance, based upon the four MSFE core courses in mathematics
• Advanced finance, based upon the four MSFE core courses in finance
• Mathematics, based upon advanced coursework in mathematics
• Finance, based upon advanced coursework in finance

Advancement to Candidacy and Dissertation.  Upon completion of all required coursework and written examinations, students prepare for and take the oral qualifying examination. The oral qualifying examination is administered by the qualifying committee to examine the student’s preparation for research in his or her chosen area of financial engineering. Upon successful completion of the oral qualifying examination, the student is advanced to candidacy. At this time, the student forms a dissertation committee and, under the direction of the committee, carries out the research outlined in the oral qualifying examination. The completed dissertation is defended before the dissertation committee.

Satisfactory Academic Progress.  The University’s policy on satisfactory academic progress    applies.  The program expects students to complete the 48 units required for the MSFE with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or better.  In addition, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in all coursework to qualify for the doctoral degree. Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 or who do not make satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree are placed on academic probation and subject to dismissal from the program. Grades below B- are considered unsatisfactory, requiring of remedial action, academic probation, or dismissal from the program. 

Transdisciplinary Course Requirement.   All students who enter the doctoral program after the fall 2004 semester are required to complete the transdisciplinary course requirement within the first two years of their program. For details regarding this requirement, refer to Academic Policies - Doctoral Degree Regulations    section of the Bulletin.

University Policies. Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.

Admission. Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin .

The Future of Fast Food: Claremont Graduate University Unveils a Revolutionary Master’s Program for In-N-Out Employees

In an unprecedented effort to redefine the landscape of the fast-food industry and higher education, Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is set to launch the Double-Double Degree Master’s Program in the fall of 2024.

This innovative quadruple master’s program, inspired by the legendary In-N-Out University, aims to nurture the next generation of industry leaders who will carry forward In-N-Out’s legacy of quality, innovation, and unparalleled customer service.

A Culinary Revolution Meets an Academic One

For decades, In-N-Out Burger has been an icon of the fast-food industry, celebrated not just for its delicious burgers but also for its unparalleled service standards and commitment to employee development. Meanwhile, CGU has established itself as a leader in transformative graduate education, pioneering research, and innovative teaching methods for nearly a century. To make this quadruple degree accessible to working professionals, CGU’s generous multi-degree unit policy reflects In-N-Out’s dedication to providing the highest quality product and service at an excellent value.

The Double-Double Degree Masters Program includes:

• Master of Applied Burgerology (MAB)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Positive Organizational Psychology
• Master of Public Health (MPH)

Mastering the Art of the Burger and Beyond

Drawing inspiration from Peter Drucker, the namesake of the Drucker School of Management at CGU, who famously said, “The best investment you can make is in your employees,” this program embodies the belief that nurturing talent is the cornerstone of success. Drucker’s wisdom resonates through the curriculum, emphasizing that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast… and I eat In-N-Out for lunch,” highlighting the importance of a positive, empowering work environment alongside strategic business acumen.

A Recipe for Success

What makes the program truly groundbreaking is its ability to blend rigorous academic training with practical, hands-on experience. Students will not only learn from leading academics and industry experts but also apply their knowledge in real-world settings, including In-N-Out kitchens, management offices, and local communities. This approach ensures that graduates are not just well-versed in theory but also ready to tackle the challenges of the fast-food industry head-on.

Future-Proofing the Future of Fast Food

This is more than just an academic program; it’s a bold statement about the potential to elevate the fast-food industry through education and innovation.

“We’re not just serving up burgers; we’re cooking up the future leaders of the fast-food industry and giving them the Secret Sauce to Success,” said CGU President Len Jessup.

This program stands as a testament to the transformative power of graduate education and its potential to enrich the employee experience at one of America’s most beloved companies. Join us on this delicious academic journey.