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Jarvis Christian University

Mission Statement

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

Latest News

Jarvis Christian University Welcomes Job Corps Students Impacted by Program Pause

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
As national Job Corps programs experience an unexpected pause, Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins, Texas, is stepping in to offer a lifeline to students whose educational and career goals have... Continue Reading

Board of Trustees Elects Leketia Blair as First Woman Chair

Monday, June 23, 2025
Hawkins, TX (June 6, 2025) — Jarvis Christian University (JCU) is proud to announce the election of Mrs. Leketia Lenett Blair as Chair of the JCU Board of Trustees—the first... Continue Reading

Jarvis Christian University Contributes $39 Million to Regional Economy

Friday, May 16, 2025
Jarvis Christian University continues to make a meaningful difference in East Texas by serving as both an academic beacon and an economic engine. According to the 2024 Economic Impact Report... Continue Reading

ICUT Institutions Deliver $17.2 Billion Statewide Economic Impact

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Texas’ nonprofit private colleges and universities, including Jarvis Christian University, are a major force in the state’s economy, contributing a total of $17.2 billion according to the 2024 Economic Impact... Continue Reading
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Jul 14

Last Day of Class for Summer II Traditional

The last day of classes for Summer II at Jarvis Christian University signifies the successful completion of an intensi...

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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.