CGU Accelerated Graduate Programs for Undergraduate Students at Soka University

Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs

CGU Accelerated Graduate Programs for Undergraduate Students at Soka University Want to earn your master’s a year early and fast-track your career? Claremont Graduate University’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs save you time and money.

This unique partnership between Claremont Graduate University and Soka University creates an accelerated program that allows students to begin work on master’s requirements while completing their undergraduate degrees.

Soka Students Can: Earn a specialized graduate degree from CGU on an accelerated timeline ■ Save on tuition by having to complete fewer graduate courses ■ Skip the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) ■ Gain a competitive edge in the marketplace ■ Start your career sooner ■

Create Your Future How Does It Work?

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Apply to one of the approved CGU programs by the indicated timeline.

Upon admittance, begin taking CGU courses as early as your senior year at Soka University.

Begin full-time graduate study at CGU following graduation.

Earn a master’s degree in as little as one year of full-time study.

How Long Does It Take?

Most students can complete the CGU portion of the program within one year of full-time study. It may take longer than one year, however, depending on the number of units in which you enroll per semester.

Scholarships Receive guaranteed fellowship funds of at least $10,000 from CGU for graduate study and be considered for graduate scholarship support from Soka University.

Teacher Education Programs Become a highly effective teacher who believes that education is a social justice enterprise. At CGU, we help teachers develop a deep commitment to academic excellence, equity, and integrity.

Our Teacher Education faculty and staff can guide you toward a rewarding career in teaching. We offer a Preliminary Credential program and an Induction/Clear Credential program—both necessary steps to becoming a teacher in California. Our Teacher Education program enables you to work toward a preliminary credential while simultaneously earning a master’s degree.

Available degree + credential programs include: ■ Preliminary General Education Credential + MA in Education ■ Preliminary Special Education Credential + MA in Education ■ Preliminary Math Credential + MA in Math Most students complete their program in four terms.

Application and Program Timeline Junior Year Spring Semester Schedule an advising session with a CGU admissions representative.

Senior Year

By October Submit CGU’s online application for admission no later than October.

By November Receive notification of admission decision from CGU.

December Register to enroll in Teaching and Learning Process 1 at CGU. One approved Soka course can also be considered as transferable for all programs except for Special Education.

Spring Semester Complete your approved transferable courses.

Summer Semester Attend the teacher education orientation at CGU and begin full-time enrollment as a teacher education student.

Master of Arts in Education Apply theory and research to important challenges in the field of education.

Choose from three concentrations as you design an individualized course of study that reflects your passions and pursue academic interests across disciplines within a diverse, close-knit environment ideal for exchanging ideas and cultural perspectives. CGU’s School of Educational Studies offers personal attention from engaged, exceptional faculty in small, seminar-style courses.

Concentrations are available in Educational Policy, Evaluation & Reform, Student Affairs & Educational Justice, Teaching, Learning & Culture, Educational Evaluation & Data Analysis.

Application and Program Timeline Junior Year

Following Graduation

Spring Semester Schedule an advising session with a CGU admissions representative.

Summer or Fall Semester Attend new student orientation at CGU and begin full-time enrollment with only 24 units remaining until degree completion.

Senior Year

By October Submit CGU’s online application for admission no later than October.

By November Receive notification of admission decision from CGU. December Register for two approved Soka courses that are transferable to the CGU degree in your spring semester.

Soka faculty advisors for Education: Ryan Caldwell rcaldwell@soka.edu Esther Chang echang@soka.edu James Spady jspady@soka.edu

Master of Business Administration Our AACSB-accredited, 48-unit MBA program is offered through the Drucker School of Management. Prepare for success by combining Peter Drucker’s classic philosophy on business with practice-based learning that puts those principles into action. The program’s unique organization around four main modules—the Drucker Signature Platform, People & Strategy, Analysis & Decision-Making, plus a concentration—means you will earn an MBA that sets you apart from the crowd.

Concentrations include Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship.

Application and Program Timeline Junior Year

Following Graduation

April Submit CGU’s online application for admission.

End of August Attend CGU and Drucker MBA Orientation.

Receive notification of admission decision from CGU.

Fall Semester Begin full-time enrollment at CGU with only 36 units remaining until degree completion.

May Academic advising and course registration for fall semester begins.

Senior Year Take Econ 310 and eight units of Drucker School courses.

Soka faculty advisor for the MBA: Diya Mazumder dmazumder@soka.edu

Master of Arts in International Studies Develop cutting-edge technical and analytical skills, engage closely with theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and gain mastery of applications and policy issues in the real world with CGU’s International Studies program. Explore the link between politics and economics in the international arena and learn to use a variety of tools to apply theoretical knowledge to real international problems. The MAIS hones your potential for employment in nonprofits, defense agencies, investment banks, and more—anywhere the world needs you.

Concentrations are available in International Relations, Regional Studies, and Chinese Political Economy.

Application and Program Timeline Junior Year

Following Graduation

Spring Semester Schedule an advising session with a CGU admissions representative.

Senior Year

Summer or Fall Semester Attend new student orientation at CGU and begin full-time enrollment with only 28 units remaining until degree completion.

By October Submit CGU’s online application for admission no later than October.

Soka faculty advisor for the MAIS: Ian Read iread@soka.edu

By November Receive notification of admission decision from CGU. December Register for two approved Soka courses that are transferable to the CGU degree in your spring semester.

Master of Science in Information Systems & Technology The MS in Information Systems & Technology offers a technically focused, design­centric curriculum that balances technology and management scholarship to achieve pragmatic solutions to challenges facing society. The 36-unit MS teaches concepts, skills, and applications necessary to create software and systems that optimize human performance and produce positive societal change. Students will take core courses in Databases, Software Development, and Communications & Networking, as well as two 3-course concentrations in Data Science & Analytics, Cybersecurity & Networking, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IT Strategy & Innovation, and Health Informatics.

The knowledge and skills gained in the program prepare students to work in a variety of information technology roles including database architect, software developer, cybersecurity analyst, data scientist, and IT manager.

Application and Program Timeline Junior Year Spring Semester Schedule an advising session with a CGU admissions representative.

Senior Year

By October Submit CGU’s online application for admission no later than October.

By November Receive notification of admission decision from CGU.

December Register for two approved Soka Courses (up to 8 units) that are transferable to the CGU degree in your spring semester.

Following Graduation Summer or Fall Semester Attend new student orientation at CGU and begin full-time enrollment with only 28 units remaining until degree completion.

Soka faculty advisor for the MSIST: Monika Calef mcalef@soka.edu

Master of Arts in Psychology A national leader in applied psychological science, the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences (DBOS) offers a 48-unit Master of Arts in Psychology.

Engage in theoretical and practical psychology, evaluation, and human resource scholarship to solve pressing challenges within increasingly diverse communities and organizations. Examine the significant contributions of psychology and related fields to the amelioration of societal problems and public policy formulation.

DBOS offers degrees in Applied Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Evaluation & Applied Research Methods, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Health Behavior Research. Our curriculum emphasizes research on psychological, social, and organizational concepts relevant to policy issues and the development of methodological skills for collecting and analyzing information in field settings. Programs in Evaluation & Applied Research Methods and Human Resource Development also serve to augment research in these areas.

Application and Program Timeline Junior Year

Following Graduation

April Submit CGU’s online application for admission. Receive notification of admission decision from CGU.

End of August Attend CGU Orientation.

May Academic advising and course registration for fall semester begins.

Senior Year Take three to four approved Soka Courses (up to 12 units) that are transferable to the CGU degree.

Fall Semester Begin full-time enrollment at CGU with only 36 units remaining until degree completion.

Soka faculty advisors for Psychology: Esther Chang echang@soka.edu Seiji Takaku stakaku@soka.edu

A Graduate Experience Unlike Any Other Founded in 1925, Claremont Graduate University is an independent institution devoted entirely to graduate study. CGU is a member of The Claremont Colleges, a prestigious consortium of seven independent academic institutions that form one unique center of learning in Southern California.

Located just 35 miles east of Los Angeles, we offer an intimate, personalized academic research environment. Our unique brand of graduate-only scholarship transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries to foster the creation of new knowledge and new ways of seeing and improving the world.

Globally recognized faculty-scholars lead our specialized programs,

which may be tailored to your specific interests and career aspirations. You’ll receive practicebased training and individual mentorship that prepares you for successful employment and enables you to effect positive social change.

At CGU, you will benefit from our sole focus on the graduate experience: faculty dedicated only to you, graduate-level peers equally committed to the pursuit of knowledge, and robust student, academic, and career support services targeted specifically for your success. And you’ll do it in Claremont—a vibrant, diverse community that offers an array of dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities.

Questions?

At Soka: Bryan Penprase bpenprase@soka.edu At CGU: admissions@cgu.edu | 909-607-7811 Visit cgu.edu/accelerated for more information

Begin your application today at admissions.cgu.edu/apply cgu.edu

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