Highlights

Your world is so much bigger than just what happens in a classroom; rather what happens in a classroom can also enlarge your world.

That's why you want to be here. That's why you belong here. At JFK University. At the crossroads of mind and body. At the intersection of heart and soul. At the confluence of sustenance and spirit.

At JFKU, your world of experience make a difference. Your spheres of influence not only enrich your life, they also enrich the happenings in our classrooms and community. As you share what you've learned along the way, you also benefit from the unique perspectives of our faculty scholar-practitioners and the diverse colleagues in your classes who may come from business, industry, non-profit organizations, the helping professions, government, law, education, and the arts.

Expand your personal outlook and professional network in our warm and welcoming atmosphere, as you discover delightfully delicious opportunities that mesh with your goals.

University Attributes

Founded in 1964, John F. Kennedy University was one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated solely to adult education. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, it's five schools offer degree programs in the fields of law, liberal arts, psychology, management and holistic studies. Today over 8,000 men and women hold JFKU degrees. The university enrolls 1,850 students, who range in age from the 20s to the 70s, with an average age of 38. Seventy percent are women. JFKU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Students often speak of two important aspects of their experience at JFKU: respect for their opinions and knowledge, and a simultaneous challenge to their intellect that pushes then boundaries of their understanding and knowledge.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Arts
• MBA

Subject Areas

• Business Admin. & Mngmt.
• Counseling
• Education
• Liberal Arts
• Museum Studies
• Psychology

Experience Required

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John F. Kennedy University's Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide access to high-quality, innovative educational opportunities that integrate theory and life experience. We inspire personal, professional and academic growth and advance the well-being of our diverse local and global communities. This mission is built upon our core values.