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Creating
Compassionate
Leaders

Online Master's Degrees
for 21st Century Careers

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Creating
Compassionate
Leaders

Online Master's Degrees
for 21st Century Careers

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Why Claremont Lincoln University Matters

Claremont Lincoln University is an online, accredited, non-profit graduate university with a mission to equip students with 21st Century leadership skills for engaging in solutions that improve the world for the benefit of all. There's no denying that as our world becomes smaller, the leadership challenges we face become more complex. Our socially conscious, affordable online master's degrees teach the skills, behaviors and mindsets needed to navigate diverse interests and find common ground for peaceful and inclusive solutions.

18K
Total Tuition

100% Online
Programs

12 Month
Long Programs*

No GMAT or
GTE Required

Flexible
Class Schedules

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*12 month courses: Full-time status (2 courses per term) must be maintained to complete the master's degree in 12 months.

Our Master's Degrees

While working toward a master's 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

M.A. in Sustainability
Leadership

M.A. in Human Resources
Management

M.A. in
Healthcare Administration

M.A. in
Social Impact

M.A. in Peace and
Social Justice

M.A. in Organizational
Leadership

Organizational Leadership
Concentrations

Ethics Concentration

Healthcare Concentration

Civic Engagement Concentration

Higher Education Concentration

Human Resources Concentration

Professional Studies Concentration

Tech Management Concentration

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Claremont Lincoln News

Understanding Leadership, One of the Most Misunderstood Phenomena

February 26, 2020 — The grandfather of leadership studies, James MacGregor Burns, once wrote, “Leadership is one of the most observed, and least understood phenomena on Earth." Perhaps one of the reasons for this lack of understanding leadership is that we conflate the words “leader” and “leadership. When we refer to “leadership” we are often really talking about only […] [Learn More]

Emotional Intelligence (EI) Isn’t Enough for Leaders Today

February 26, 2020 — In this 1998 Harvard Business Review article, Daniel Goleman made his case that emotional intelligence (EI) was a stronger predictor for leadership success than technical skill or cognitive intelligence alone. Unfortunately, that same EI could also become a predictor for a person's success as a manipulator who would destroy a company for personal gain. Is emotional intelligence good or […] [Learn More]

Graduate School Success Depends On You

February 26, 2020 — More and more professionals are considering graduate school. This next step in education is also largely aided by online education. More students are turning to online learning to get their degrees. Are you considering a graduate degree in social change? If you are, courses leading to a Master's degree are not designed generally as a road […] [Learn More]

Online Learning: No, You’re Not Too Old And Yes, It’s For You

February 26, 2020 — At Claremont Lincoln University, we serve the non-traditional student who has chosen to get a graduate degree online. Two questions I hear a lot are: “Am I too old?” and "Is online learning for me?" I don’t believe age should be an issue when deciding to attend college, unless you have locked yourself away from […] [Learn More]

Master’s in Organizational Leadership vs. an MBA

February 26, 2020 — This student post was written by M.A. Organizational Leadership alumnus, Sami Hoda, about why he chose a Master's in Organizational Leadership vs. an MBA. Please see author bio at the end of post. Why did I choose a Master's in Organizational Leadership vs. an MBA? Not all graduate degrees are created equal. The illustrious MBA, once […] [Learn More]

Student Impact – Ely Flores

February 26, 2020 — Q&A with Ely Flores - M.A. Social Impact, 2016 Ely is currently the Director of Civic Engagement for the NALEO Educational Fund What did you research/study during your time at CLU? As a Social Impact major, my studies and research focused on learning how to best support "Non-Traditional Learners" (young adults ages 16-24 who are still […] [Learn More]

Announcing CLU’s 2020 Commencement

February 18, 2020 — Commencement will be the highlight of Claremont Lincoln University's 2020 Gathering Weekend! Commencement will be held March 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, California. Please RSVP to join us for The Gathering and/or Commencement. Though tickets are not required, all graduates and guests should RSVP for the ceremony. [Learn More]

Capstone Story: Jorge Bedregal Marzluf

February 16, 2020 — In the Ethical Leadership program, my Capstone project was to build awareness among law students at the Universidad del Valle in La Paz, Bolivia about the need of incorporating the principle of accountability in their school life and future profession. Accountability is not part of the culture in Bolivia and it is even less present […] [Learn More]

Capstone Story: Midori Meyer

February 16, 2020 — The mission for my Capstone project was to develop and implement an empathy workshop for college students. The goals of the workshop were to present a conceptual framework of the vital importance of empathy for self, relationships, community, and society and to develop skills and competencies integral to empathic behavior. These objectives were met through […] [Learn More]

Claremont Lincoln University Wins $2,000 Student Scholarship from CampusWorks

February 16, 2020 — Claremont Lincoln University Wins $2,000 Student Scholarship from CampusWorksStrategic higher education consulting firm celebrates 20 years by donating $40,000 in student scholarships to 20 different colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. [Learn More]

CLU Wins AMA Marketing Team of the Year Award

November 19, 2019 — Claremont, CA — The American Marketing Association announced that the winner of this year’s Higher Education Marketing Team of the year is Claremont Lincoln University at its Annual Convention in Las Vegas last week.“I am incredibly proud of this team,” said CLU Chief Executive Officer, Tony Digiovanni. “The extraordinary accomplishments they’ve made have exemplified the […] [Learn More]

The Art of Peacemaking: A Powerful and Inclusive Conversation

November 18, 2019 — The Art of Peacemaking: A Powerful and Inclusive ConversationClaremont Lincoln University (CLU) co-hosted an interfaith event on Sunday, November 10th with the Academy of Jewish Religion CA (AJRCA) to discuss the question, “In today’s polarized world, what can we do to welcome diverse communities in an environment that promotes constructive conversation?”The afternoon program was rich […] [Learn More]

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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.