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WELCOME John F. Kennedy University

John F. Kennedy University - An Overview

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year John F. Kennedy University, a non-profit affiliate of the National University System, was among the first institutions of higher education in California committed to lifelong learning for adults. Today, the University’s three Colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs to 1,500 professionals who, despite a full range of life responsibilities, are determined to advance their education and improve their future. The Continuing Education division provides professional development education to more than 2,500 individuals per year. A pioneer of education that integrates theory and practice, John F. Kennedy University and its students touch the lives of more than 30,000 people in Bay Area communities every year through their support of outreach centers and public programs. JFK University has three San Francisco Bay Area campuses in Pleasant Hill, Berkeley, and San Jose and offers course onsite and online. For more information, visit www.jfku.edu.

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WELCOME

John F. Kennedy University

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Founded in 1964 to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy, continuing his commitment to lifelong learning, service to our communities, and celebration of diversity.

JFK University

OUR VISION is to be the learning environment of choice for those seeking a transformative and life-enhancing educational experience.

OUR MISSION is to:

Provide access to high-quality, innovative educational opportunities that integrate theory and life experience.

Inspire personal, professional and academic growth

Advance the well-being of our diverse local and global communities.

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JFK UniversityAccredited, Non-Profit University with Three Colleges

College of Undergraduate Studies

• Accounting• Business Administration• Convergence Journalism• Criminal Justice Leadership• History of Conflict• Legal Studies• Liberal Studies• Psychology

College of Graduate and Professional Studies

• Clinical Psychology - PsyD• Consciousness &

Transformative Studies• Counseling Psychology• Holistic Counseling Psychology• Health Education• History of Conflict• MBA• Museum Studies• Sport Psychology

College of Law

• Juris Doctor (JD) – Law

• JD/MBA

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Offers Distinctive, Transformative Educational Experience

JFK University

• Academic rigor combined with opportunities for practical, hands-on application

• Practitioner-scholar faculty

• Personalized attention and support

• Clear pathways to degree completion

• Flexible course schedules and increasing availability online

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JFK UniversityThree Bay Area Campuses

Main Campus - Pleasant Hill Berkeley

San Jose

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JFK UniversityCommitted to helping our Students Succeed

Academic Support Services

•Quarterly Workshops•APA Style Basics

•Research Paper Preparation

•Revision Strategies

•One-on-One Sessions

•Online Resources

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JFK UniversityCommitted to helping our Students Succeed

Veterans Success CenterAssisting veterans to realize a successful transition to and performance in campus programs

Disability ServicesProviding an array of accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Career ServicesResumé and interview preparation and one-on-one consultation.

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JFK UniversityCommitted to Supporting our Communities

• Community Counseling Centers providing affordable, confidential mental health services

•Concord, Sunnyvale, and Oakland

• Legal Clinics on housing advocacy, issues of the elderly, and children and family issues.

• Business Accelerator in Concord offering training and mentoring to entrepreneurs

• LEAP Program using sport psychology to teach kids life and academic skills

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Thank You.

For more information about JFK University or to schedule a campus tour:

Visit www.jfku.edu or

Call 800.696.5358.