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Jarvis Christian University

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Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s levels. The mission of the University is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery.

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Jarvis Christian University

Majors & Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Criminal Justice
    • Kinesiology
    • MASS Communications
    • Mathematics
    • Nursing (dual degree)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
    • Social Work
  • Bachelor of Science (Teacher Cert.)
    • Business Education (6-12)
    • Elementary Education (EC-6)
    • English/Reading/Language Arts (4-8)
    • English/Reading/Language Arts (8-12)
    • History (8-12)
    • Life Sciences (8-12) Biology
    • Mathematics (4-8)
    • Mathematics (8-12)
    • Physical Sciences (8-12) Chemistry
    • Science (4-8)
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Jarvis Christian University

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EIGHT JCU STUDENTS BAPTIZED DURING STUDENT MINISTRY ASSOCIATION WORSHIP SERVICE

Thursday, November 14, 2024
In a moment of profound faith and celebration, eight Jarvis Christian University students were baptized during a special worship service held in the historic Smith-Howard chapel on campus Wednesday, November... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY NAMES INTERIM VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jarvis Christian University Jarvis Christian University President, Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt, has named Dr. Talia Sanders as the Interim Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs.  She will assist with accreditation... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RETIRED EXECUTIVE DR. KENOYE EKE HONORED WITH SPARK AWARD BY EAST TEXAS CHAPTER OF AFP

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The East Texas Chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has awarded the prestigious Spark Award to Dr. Kenoye Eke, a retired fundraising executive recognized for his outstanding contributions... Continue Reading

JCU FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: DR. DAMESIA D. STARLING

Monday, November 11, 2024
At Jarvis Christian University, Dr. DaMesia Starling exemplifies the essence of dedicated leadership and academic excellence. Currently serving as the interim dean of the Division of Professional Studies, which encompasses... Continue Reading
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Jarvis Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500, or visit www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Jarvis Christian University. To view PDFs, you may download Adobe Reader here.