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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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JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY NAMES DR. YOLANDA JONES NEW INTERIM ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVENESS

Monday, August 26, 2024
Jarvis Christian University President Dr. Glenell M. Lee Pruitt has named Dr. Yolanda Jones as the Interim Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness, effective July 1, 2024. In... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $3.4 MILLION DOE GRANT TO IMPROVE COMPLETION RATES FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS

Monday, August 19, 2024
Jarvis Christian University will receive a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to improve completion rates for underserved students. Jarvis was one of seven educational institutions... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY MATH PROFESSOR ATTENDS MATHFEST 2024

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Jarvis Christian University mathematics professor Dr. Widodo Samyono attended the 2024 Mathematics Association of America (MAA) MathFest conference last week in Indianapolis, Indiana to attend professional development courses and workshops,... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY HOSTS FIRST CHAPEL FOR 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Jarvis Christian University campus was transformed from a tranquil summer haven into a busy activity hub this week as students returned to campus for the 2024- 2025 academic year. ... 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.