Across our 100% online by design degree programs, everything learned at Claremont Lincoln University will provide you with the vision and framework to become an ethical leader in the organizations and communities you serve. The degree you will receive from Claremont Lincoln University will prepare you to lead solutions for the complex, dynamic world in which we live.
CLU is committed to shaping the lives of its students and the world at large through its Claremont Core® curriculum.
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No one should have to second-guess their desire to lead impactful, positive change when a robust graduate education is easily accessible and affordable.
Easily Accessible and Affordable
STUDENT IMPACT100% of CLU student survey respondents report that they agree or strongly agree that they developed new skills and knowledge from the content and curriculum (24% Agree and 76% Strongly Agree) while 100% of them also agree that the Claremont Core® has been a valuable skill in their professional and personal lives. (16% Agree and 84% Strongly Agree).
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Our Master's Degrees
While working toward a masters degree in a specific field, our students immerse themselves in a dynamic learning community that encourages the exploration of diverse beliefs, values and traditions. Our proprietary Claremont Core® methodology enriches the learning experience with an ethical and socially conscious approach to career success.
Master's Degrees
Master in Human Resources Management
The Master of Arts in Human Resources Management (MHR) degree is designed for HR professionals as well as managers that lead people in a professional setting. The content will expose students to all aspects of people management including understanding the human resources functions, enhancing their ability to apply key HR legislation, learning the key elements of a total compensation system, developing important skills for attracting and selecting employees, discovering the purpose and process of talent management, and applying HR analytics to decision-making. [learn more]
Master in Healthcare Administration
The Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree is designed for current and future leaders in healthcare with the desire to strengthen knowledge base and skills to lead in team-based, diverse, and innovative settings. Due to the often complex and dynamic nature of the healthcare administration field, this online M.A. in Healthcare Administration degree program seeks to provide the skills necessary to lead positive change in organizations, maintain ethical governance, and increase effectiveness in the day-to-day managing of healthcare departments in a HIPAA compliant environment.  [learn more]
Master in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree program prepares individuals to lead diverse organizations toward positive social change. Students choose from concentrations in Civic Engagement, Ethics, Healthcare, Human Resources, Management, Professional Studies, or Sustainability. Leaders in these fields face the challenge to navigate diversity, think critically, manage complexity, and meet strategic goals within an ethical context.
Master in Public Administration
Claremont Lincoln University is deeply committed to ethical leadership, dynamic organizations, and Socially Conscious Education®. If you believe in social change, if you believe in working for the greater good, if you believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’ll want a CLU MPA. Our students are changemakers who step up, take a stand, and initiate change as thoughtful and dynamic leaders.  [learn more]
Master in Sustainability Leadership
The Master of Arts in Sustainability Leadership (MSL) is an interdisciplinary degree program that examines how organizational decision-making and activities impact society, the environment, and the organizations’ own prosperity – or the triple-bottom line of the new economy: people, planet, and profit.  [learn more]
Master in Social Impact
The Master of Arts in Social Impact (MSI) degree is a dynamic program that seeks to bring more innovation and more diversity, equity and inclusion to the nonprofit and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This degree program is designed for aspiring founders, emerging social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders and mission-driven changemakers. It is for anyone interested in turning their passion for changing the world into a concrete plan.  [learn more]
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Claremont Lincoln News
4 Reasons to Pursue an Online Master’s Degree
May 2, 2022 — 4 Reasons to Pursue an Online Master's DegreeOnline master's programs offer unique specializations.Today, more than ever before, the most profitable jobs are available to those who have a master's degree. And while most people still assume that only business and IT majors are pursuing online master's degrees, the fact is that you can find many […] [Learn More]
Mark Mendoza Joins Claremont Lincoln University as Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President
April 14, 2022 — CLAREMONT, Calif.,—Higher education executive Mark Mendoza has joined Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) as its Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President. In this role, Mr. Mendoza will oversee all aspects of operations, marketing, enrollment, and technology; spearhead key collaborations with strategic partners; and set operational and strategic priorities to achieve CLU’s long-term vision.“Mark Mendoza’s focus […] [Learn More]
12 Ethical Leadership Characteristics to Strive For
December 16, 2021 — What is one characteristic of an ethical leader, and how can leaders strive for this characteristic? To help you understand the importance of having an ethical leader, we asked business professionals and leaders this question for their insights. From leading with empathy to taking responsibility for your team, there are several characteristics that leaders can […] [Learn More]
11 Ways for Companies to Make Positive Social Change During the Holidays
November 11, 2021 — 11 Ways for Companies to Make Positive Social Change During the Holidays What is one way companies can make positive social change this holiday season? To help you find ways to make an impact during a time of gratitude and festivities, we asked business professionals and leaders this question for their insights. From sponsoring a […] [Learn More]
12 Mindfulness Best Practices for Business Leaders
October 22, 2021 — Why do you need mindfulness to navigate through challenging times as a business leader?To help you approach times of difficulty in business with mindfulness, we asked fellow business leaders and business professionals this question for their best advice. From manifesting your goals to analyzing business situations, there are several reasons to develop a mindfulness practice […] [Learn More]
CLU Welcomes Two New Directors to the Board
October 15, 2021 — Public finance expert Lourdes GermĂ¡n and award-winning professor of economics Thomas Nechyba have joined the board of directors of Claremont Lincoln University.“Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) welcomes to the board of directors Ms. Lourdes GermĂ¡n, who brings extensive higher education experience, a track record of excellence in teaching and learning, and financial expertise that will ensure […] [Learn More]
7 Graduates Share the Purpose Behind the Degree
September 30, 2021 — Why should someone pursue a socially conscious education? To help incoming students with course and major selection, we asked university graduates and business leaders this question for their best insight. From striving for product sustainability to prioritizing inclusion, there are several thoughts that may help steer you on a purpose-driven path for your secondary education and […] [Learn More]
Confronting Structural Racism: From History to Action Webinar Series
September 22, 2021 — This three-part Webinar Series is brought to you by Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Claremont Lincoln University.About this eventThis free three-part webinar series offers actionable insights and tools to address some of the driving forces behind racial inequity.Join us to explore the roots of today’s disparities in health, wealth, and access to opportunity. Participants […] [Learn More]
The Lincoln Institute 75 Fellows for Ethics and Equity: Meet the First Cohort of Fellows
August 12, 2021 — As sister organizations, Claremont Lincoln University and the Lincoln Institute have collaborated on critical content in both the Master of Public Administration and Master of Sustainability Leadership programs. Together, the Lincoln Institute and CLU have imbued both degrees with tools, resources, and a network of expertise to empower changemakers to bring solutions to today’s most […] [Learn More]
10 Evolutionary Leadership Skills needed in the 21st Century
August 10, 2021 — What is needed to evolve your leadership skills in the 21st century?To help leaders redefine and reshape the way they view leadership, we asked CEOs and thought leaders this question for their best insights. From embracing upward change to elevating emotional intelligence, there are several skills to help evolve leadership that may help you elevate […] [Learn More]
12 Reasons Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Important in Business
July 27, 2021 — 12 Reasons Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Important in BusinessWhy are diversity, equity, and inclusion important for your business?To help business leaders with their efforts to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace, we asked business professionals and executives why they are making changes to be inclusive at work. From nurturing a more positive […] [Learn More]
FAQ: How to Earn College Credits Towards Your CLU Graduate Degree from Prior Experience
July 6, 2021 — A master’s degree can feel like a daunting commitment, but you could be closer to your degree than you think. We value practical learning at CLU and will work with you to award credit based on demonstrated learning from work experience, professional development training, completion of certificates, and even volunteer work. You may earn up […] [Learn More]
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The Claremont Core: Good Ethics IS Good Business
The Claremont Core: Good Ethics IS Good Business
CLU develops leaders groomed to implement change through mindfulness and dialogue. This philosophy of success through collaboration has become known as The Claremont Core®. Our courses will guide you through a process of self-awareness that evolves towards advanced knowledge and skills to make you a change-maker in our globalized world.
Effective leaders need to develop the collaborative skills necessary to reach across traditional barriers of ideology, culture, economics and faith.
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Regionally Accredited by WSCUC
Regionally Accredited by WSCUC Through the U.S.
Claremont Lincoln University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WASC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions throughout California, Hawaii, and the Pacific as well as a limited number of institutions outside the United States. WASC is among the six regional accrediting bodies approved by the U.S. Department of Education and a member of Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Commission encourages continual institutional improvement and assures the membership and its constituencies, including the public, that accredited institutions are fulfilling their missions in service to their students and the public good.
NON-DISCRIMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, and in recognition of its responsibilities to its faculty, staff, and students as well as to the communities in which it operates, Claremont Lincoln University reaffirms its continuing commitment to afford qualified or qualifiable individuals equal access and equal opportunity within the University. To ensure equal access and equal opportunity, Claremont Lincoln University shall not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability (including intellectual disability), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran/military status, genetic information, or on any other legally prohibited basis. Claremont Lincoln University embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
Claremont Lincoln University Certificates
Radically accessible online certificate programs that teach the engagement skills necessary to lead diverse communities & organizations. With online coursework designed to engage all types of learners, you can access them from anywhere, anytime. Challenge yourself to gain the skills and competencies required to navigate diverse communities and organizations. Academic credit and digital certificates are available for demonstrating your new skills.