Overview 

This program offers qualified students from the undergraduate Claremont Colleges the special opportunity to work simultaneously toward completion of their undergraduate degree requirements and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Students usually apply to the MPH program in their junior year and can take graduate units in their senior year towards the requirements for the MPH degree. Applicants must obtain approval of their undergraduate advisor and the MPH program director and are admitted under provisional status until the undergraduate degree is earned. Depending upon the undergraduate major, a maximum of 16 units may be applied to both undergraduate and graduate degrees.  The units accepted for both degrees must be equivalent to a B or better.

Benefits

The accelerated Bachelors/Masters of Public Health program offers significant benefits in obtaining a graduate degree on an accelerated track. Regardless of career path, a graduate degree in public health can open many doors and enhance professional options.

• Earn the MPH degree in half the time
• Depending upon the undergraduate major, up to 16 units may be applied to both degrees
• Save time and money
• Maintain continuity with faculty and research facilities
• Gain a competitive edge in the marketplace and increase earning potential

Timeline

Junior Year (Fall Semester)

Speak to both the undergraduate faculty advisor and the MPH program director to ensure that all prerequisite and degree requirements can be met.

Junior Year (By May 15th)

Complete and submit an application to the CGU Admissions Office.

Junior Year (Summer)

Receive notification of an admission decision from CGU. Search online for CGU courses to take, then obtain instructor permission and register at the undergraduate campus in the same manner as other courses.

Senior Year (End of August)

Begin taking courses at CGU.

Senior Year (Early February)

CGU Financial Aid applications are due. Meet with a financial aid counselor and speak with the academic department to explore all funding options.

Following Graduation (Summer or Fall Semester)

Begin full-time enrollment at CGU

Admissions

• State on the application that you are applying to CGU for the semester that follows your graduation (that is the semester you will be considered a full CGU student).
• On the application, there is a place to circle the undergraduate campus; this indicates interest in the Accelerated Program.
• The application fee is waived due to current student status within the Claremont Consortium.
• Provide the following documents with the application, including:

• Official (in-progress) transcripts
• Official GRE scores
• Three letters of recommendation (including at least one from  current academic faculty)
• Resume
• Statement of purpose

• Students should submit applications to the CGU Office of Admission and Records, located in Harper East, on Tenth Street between Dartmouth and College.
• Official notification of admission to the Master of Public Health program from the CGU Office of Admission and Records will be sent. If offered admission, a decision card must be completed and returned. This confirms acceptance of the offer of admission.