The 1-Year Masters Program at Claremont Graduate University can jump-start your graduate education.
This unique partnership between Claremont Graduate University (CGU) and Soka University allows you to begin work on your master’s requirements while completing your undergraduate degree at Soka.
Benefits
- 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 and start your career sooner
How it works
- Submit Your Application: Apply to one of the approved master’s degrees at CGU under the partnership.
- Plan Ahead Once Admitted: Upon being admitted to CGU, you can take courses at Soka that are eligible for transfer credits. Begin working toward your master’s degree as early as your junior year of undergraduate study.
- Transfer Eligible Credits: After graduating from Soka, you can enroll in your program at CGU and transfer eligible credits earned during your time at Soka.
- Fast-Track Your Master’s Degree: By transferring eligible credits, you can complete your master’s degree in as little as one year of full-time study, saving you time and tuition.
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.
Receive guaranteed fellowship funds of at least $10,000 from CGU for graduate study and be considered for graduate scholarship support from Soka University.
If you have additional questions, contact your personal admissions representative or the CGU Office of Admissions:
Email: admissions@cgu.edu
Phone: 909-607-6811