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Your life experiences have provided you with an entry point that’s all your own. At Claremont Lincoln University, we believe that becoming a compassionate, ethical leader begins by embracing your differences and then striving to make a difference in the world around you.
Every program at Claremont Lincoln University centers on the Claremont Core®, our proprietary leadership framework that emphasizes mindfulness, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting change. By implementing this framework in our curricula, we help students develop actionable leadership skills that lead to positive impact in their communities, within their teams, and across their organizations.
We design our degree programs to keep you an active participant in your education. You’ll learn from subject matter experts who contribute their unique perspectives and experiences to every course they teach.
CLU gives you the skills, knowledge, and support to flourish as a professional, preparing you to lead with empathy, compassion, and understanding. Are you ready to make your impact as a leader? Let’s join forces.
“Since I took on the role of CEO for Trinity Youth Services, I implement the Claremont Core in everything I do. I have become a thousand times more mindful of every decision that I make.”
– Cher Ofstedahl
Online MA in Organizational Leadership program alumna
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Every degree at CLU is designed exclusively as an online experience, using cutting-edge education technology to create interactive, immersive programs that are tailored to a virtual learning environment.
Every program is bolstered by the Claremont Core® — our proprietary leadership framework that emphasizes mindfulness, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting change — helping you develop actionable leadership skills that lead to positive impacts in your community, your organization, and your teams.
Driven by the philanthropic ideologies of its namesake founders, Joan and David Lincoln, Claremont Lincoln University’s suite of online degrees develops compassionate and ethical leaders dedicated to improving the lives of those around them. CLU is founded on the belief that education should be accessible for every student, honoring the unique experiences and perspectives that nontraditional learners bring to the table. By helping students embrace their differences, CLU empowers them to make a meaningful difference in the world we share.
We make our online degrees accessible through affordability. With Claremont Lincoln University, you can get a high-quality education at a reasonable cost.
Program Type | Per Credit Hour Tuition |
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Bachelor’s Degree | $250 |
Master’s Degree | $550 |
Graduate Certificate | $550 |
Program Type | Per Credit Hour Tuition |
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Bachelor’s Degree | $250 |
Master’s Degree | $550 |
Graduate Certificate | $550 |
An ideal program for adult learners who want to continue on the path toward a bachelor’s degree, the 24-month BA in Organizational Leadership degree completion program prepares you with cutting-edge competencies to lead organizations across industries.
Available in four concentrations — Management, Human Resources Management, Professional Studies, and Integrated Policing Studies — the BA in Organizational Leadership includes:
With tuition at $250 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $15,000.
Since this is a bachelor’s completion program, students must have a completed associate degree from an accredited institution or 60 semester credits including required General Education requirements.
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Designed for current and future leaders in healthcare, the MHA program empowers working adults to lead positive change in organizations, maintain ethical governance, and effectively manage healthcare departments.
The MHA program can be completed in as little as 13 months and includes:
With tuition at $550 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
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Aligned with The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, the MHR program prepares human resources (HR) professionals and managers in all aspects of people management, from understanding the basic functions of HR to developing important skills for attracting and selecting employees.
The MHR program can be completed in as little as 13 months and includes:
With tuition at $550 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
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The MPA program provides working adults with a theoretical understanding of policy and prepares them to develop practical solutions to issues they encounter as professionals. Assignments are tailored to students’ job responsibilities.
The MPA program can be completed in as little as 13 months and includes:
With tuition at $550 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
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Available in five concentrations — Healthcare, Human Resources, Management, Professional Studies, and Sustainability — the MA in Organizational Leadership prepares individuals to lead diverse organizations toward positive change.
The MA in Organizational Leadership can be completed in as little as 13 months and includes:
With tuition at $550 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
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The MSL is an interdisciplinary degree that teaches working adults eco-conscious leadership skills. The program explores the impact of organizational decision-making on society, the environment, and the organization at large.
The MSL program can be completed in as little as 13 months and includes:
With tuition at $550 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
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A dynamic program that seeks to innovate and diversify the nonprofit and entrepreneurial ecosystem, the MSI prepares mission-driven change-makers through an emphasis on social impact, effective leadership, and sustainability.
The MSI program can be completed in as little as 13 months and includes:
With tuition at $550 per credit hour, this means you can earn your degree for less than $20,000.
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This certificate prepares learners for leadership using the Claremont Core framework, which emphasizes mindfulness, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting change.
The Executive CLU Core certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate is designed for public leaders who want to build upon their knowledge and skills to become a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainer.
The DEI certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate is designed for public administrators seeking to lead innovative and sustainable management of critical areas such as human capital, fiscal affairs, and strategic partnerships.
The Urban Management certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate uses contemporary practices and case studies, preparing public administrators with the latest knowledge and tools to tackle today’s top issues.
The Innovations and Trends in Public Administration certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate prepares strategic planners equipped with current knowledge and applicable skills for long-term, state-of-the-art urban planning — with an emphasis on sustainability.
The Urban Planning certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate provides public administrators with the contemporary knowledge, tools, and legal understanding to take on complex, multisector, multilevel financing projects.
The Advanced Practices in Public Finance and Administration certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate provides students with the basic background, current knowledge, and essential tools they need for the planning and management of land use policy, especially at the local level.
The Land Policy certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses
This certificate employs case studies and offers students hands-on experiences with the latest technologies for understanding, planning, and managing top issues related to water, air, and land conservation.
The Resource Management certificate consists of three, eight-week courses that allow you to expand your knowledge quickly and upskill in your role.
Each CLU certificate is $1,650 per course or $4,950 for the whole certificate.
Certificate Courses