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The updates listed in this addendum apply to the 2021-2022 Claremont Graduate University Bulletin. This addendum contains policy changes that received approval after the Bulletin for the academic year was published as well as corrections of errors in the original version of the Bulletin.
Public Health, MPH
Effective Fall 2021
Updated 6/1/2021
Concurrent Enrollment. The School of Community & Global Health and the Department of Population Health Science at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) offer a dual enrollment program, which allows WesternU/COMP students to complete a Doctor of Ostiopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Public Health (MPH) concurrently. Graduates of the dual DO-MPH program will be uniquely qualified to make an impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Graduates with the DO-MPH dual degree will be further prepared to assume leadership roles in a variety of non-profit, governmental, and advocacy organizations as well as academic institutions at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Entrepreneurship, Certificate (Professional)
Effective Summer 2021
Updated 6/1/2021
Defy Ventures and the Drucker School of Managment have partnered to provide current and formerly incarcerated students with a certificate in entrepreneurship to help them successfully transition back into their communities.
This non-credit-bearing certificate recognizing the successful completion of Defy’s “Entrepreneurship Bootcamp.” The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is a 14-week instructor-led course delivered online or in-person. The program introduces Entrepreneurs-in-Training (“EITs”) to entrepreneurship discipline along with key personal development tools that are important for entrepreneurial success. The program includes coaching from volunteers in the business community. Prior to admission to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, prospective Bootcamp EITs must demonstrate that they have stable housing and employment (or other form of basic income). Any formerly incarcerated individual who meets basic admissions requirements is invited to join the program at no cost.
Health Information Systems and Technology, MS
Effective Fall 2021
Updated 7/19/2021
The Center for Information Systems and Technology (CISAT) along with the School of Community and Global Health (SCGH) of Claremont Graduate University offer a joint degree program in Health Information Systems & Technology. The program provide students with the tools and skills needed to develop, manage, and support health information technology systems, and to work in a variety of health IT positions. The program will emphasize the following key skills: data analysis, data mining, software development, communications and project management.
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements, please see the Admissions section of the current Policies and Information Bulletin.
Degree Requirements
Coursework. The 40-unit program includes core public health and information technology courses (20 units) and electives in both schools (20 units).
SCGH Core Courses (12 units)
Students complete three courses from the following:
- CGH 301, Biostatistics or CGH 401a, Advanced Statistical Methods
- CGH 302, Epidemiology
- CGH 303, Health Services in the US and Abroad
CISAT Core Courses (8 units)
Students select two courses from the following:
- IST 302, Databases
- IST 303, Software Development
- IST 304, Communications and Networking
- IST 305, Management of IS&T
- IST 341, CS Insights on Python Programming
- IST 370, Geographic Information Systems: Essential Concepts
- IST 380, Introduction to Health Informatics
SCGH Elective Course (8 units)
Students select two courses from the following recommendations:
- CGH 300, Theoretical Foundations in Health Promotion and Education
- CGH 305, Grant Writing and Proposal Development
- CGH 312, Data Analysis (SAS)
- CGH 313, Research Methods or CGH 402, Advanced Research Methods
- CGH 308, Foundations of Program Planning
- CGH 411, Health Care Economics & Financing
CISAT Elective Courses to constitute an area of emphasis (12 units)
Information Systems Technology Management Courses
Students may pursue the following areas of emphasis within CISAT: IST Management, Mobile App Development, Geographic Information Systems, Health Informatics, Cybersecurity and Networking, or design a customized option in collaboration with an advisor. Recommended courses within each area of emphasis are listed below.
Students select one from the following:
- IST 330, Supervised Professional Practice in IST
- IST 323, IT Strategy & Innovation Practicum
Students select two from the following:
- IST 320, Design Methods and Tools
- IST 321, Leading Digital Business Transformation
- IST 322, Technological Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- IST 324, Digital Product Management
- IST 327, Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
Mobile Application Development
Students take the following:
- IST 311, Mobile Application Development
- IST 330, Supervised Professional Practice in IST
- Students select one course of interest
Geographic Information Systems
Students take the following:
- IST 372, Advanced GIS Analytics & Solution Development
- IST 373, GIS Practicum
Students select one course from the following 377-sequence:
IST 377 (A-G), GIS Special Topics
Health Informatics
Students take all of the following:
- IST 381, Persuasive Technologies
- IST 383, Health Informatics Practicum
- IST 385, Telehealth
Cybersecurity and Networking
Students take the following:
- IST 353, Cybersecurity Practicum
Students select two of the following:
- IST 328, Blockchain Technologies: A Hands-On Approach and
- IST 329, Blockchain: Smart Contracts
- IST 350, Cryptography & Computer Security
- IST 351, Cybersecurity Risk Management
- IST 360, Internet of Things: Introduction
- IST 361, Internet of Things: Specialization
Transfer Credit. The University’s policy on transfer credit applies. The MS program permits the transfer of up to 10 semester units from prior graduate work completed outside of CGU with advisor approval.
University Policies. University policies detailed in the Academic Policies section of the Bulletin apply.
Public Sector Leadership, Certificate (Professional)
Effective Summer 2021
Updated 7/19/2021
This professional certificate is offered by CGU’s Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management and the Drucker Institute, in partnership with Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL). Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion by Claremont Graduate University and the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management and co-branded with the Drucker Institute and ELGL. No academic, transferrable credit is awarded for the program. The curriculum is hosted on Claremont Graduate University’s Canvas platform and delivered through a combination of remote, live sessions; independent work by participants; and small-group interactions.
The program consists of a series of modules over roughly a six-month time frame. Each module unfolds over three weeks, opening with a live, 90-minute learning session facilitated by the Drucker Institute’s Director of Public Sector Engagement, who is the primary contact for program participants and will evaluate homework and answers questions. He may be joined by colleagues from all three partner organizations, as well as thought leaders and expert practitioners. Participants are expected to join at least three of the live sessions, which will be recorded and uploaded to Canvas for those who cannot attend synchronously. Each live session will include a practical tool that participants will use to turn concents from the lesson into practices in the workplace. There may be supplemental, optional live sessions with guest presenters and facilitators.
The program consists of seven modules that reflect core leadership themes for public sector leaders today:
1. Effective Leadership
2. A Functioning Society
3. Mission and Values
4. Customer Focus
5. Measuring Outcomes
6. Teams and Communication
7. Change Management
School of Community and Global Health (SCGH) Practical Experience Milestone
Effective Summer 2021
Updated 7/19/2021
Students pursing a public health degree (Master of Public Health or Doctor of Public Health) must meet the Practical Experience Milestone by completing an applied practice experience through an internship or practicum within a public health agency (paid or unpaid, for credit or not for credit).
Students must have their milestone approved by the School prior to the submission of their completed Final Approval Form. This milestone is to be completed during the time to degree at CGU (7 years for doctoral students, 5 years for masters students). Students may have a maximum of 4 years of experience for the Practical Experience Milestone.
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