John F. Kennedy University

John F. Kennedy University is an accredited nonprofit institution that has been preparing working adults to advance their careers and communities since 1965. Offering a variety of innovative, affordable degree programs, we make it possible for lifelong learners from various walks of life to realize personal and professional growth.

JFK University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and the College of Law is accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

Get out of the classroom and into the community. Our degree programs give you the opportunity to enrich your education through service-based learning, hands-on fieldwork, and internship experiences.

Earn your degree on campus in the Bay Area or at your own pace with on-demand online courses, powered by FlexCourse℠.Choose from bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, plus certificate and continuing education programs.

John F. Kennedy University offers a range of master’s and doctoral degree programs designed to give you the education to make a difference in your life, your family’s lives, and in your community. Our Bay Area campuses are conveniently located in Pleasant Hill and San Jose and feature classroom, library, and computer facilities.

JFKu Online offers affordable on-demand online degree programs powered by FlexCourse™, our innovative online learning platform. Get unlimited access to online courses for one affordable flat rate per year, and earn your degree as fast as you want, on your own time. Choose from associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in a variety of career fields.

As one of the first universities dedicated to lifelong learning, John F. Kennedy University offers you a high quality, affordable education that will prepare you to advance your career and community.

John F. Kennedy University is a fully accredited, nonprofit university offering innovative and nationally recognized programs that will help you realize personal and professional growth. Our collaborative learning environment will challenge you to expand your intellect and prepare you to contribute to your profession and community. Our focus on personalized attention will provide you resources and support during your studies and beyond as an alumni. And our practical approach to learning will enable you to apply and refine your skills before graduation.

JFK aims to provide an innovative, transformative, and life-enhancing educational experience for all students seeking to advance their personal and professional lives and in turn, their communities. We value diversity and accessibility, quality and innovation, whole-person growth, and a global worldview.

John F. Kennedy University defines diversity across lines of both culture and ideas, a dynamic concept reflective of the changing and interdependent nature of human experience. With a Diversity Task Force, Diversity Action Plan, and Protocol for Diversity Hiring, John F. Kennedy University is committed to creating a living culture of diversity.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, an annual security report is distributed to all current faculty, staff, and students, as well as made available to prospective students, faculty, and staff.

Our employees embrace the challenge of maintaining a dynamic work environment in which both students and employees thrive.We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, and an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University System (NUS) was established in 2001 to meet the emerging demands and challenges for education in the 21st century. The nonprofit system is comprised of university and education-related affiliates that, together, endeavor to provide an exceptional student experience to lifelong learners.

Generally, in order to be eligible for funding under the Higher Education Act Title IV student assistance programs, an educational program must lead to a degree at a non-profit or public institution or it must prepare students for “gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” The majority of John F. Kennedy University’s certificate programs are Title IV eligible.

The mission of the LEAP program is to help youth from underserved populations succeed in sport, school, and life through mental skill building. Sport Psychology Program team members empower participants to reflect, recognize their potential, understand how to reach it, and to make sound, thoughtful decisions along the way. LEAP becomes a bridge to the future, using sport participation as a catalyst to help youth apply these skills both on and off the field.

Through participation in the LEAP program, youth learn sport psychology techniques and team building in a supportive environment of positive reinforcement. Rather than focusing simply on sports, youth learn to use sport psychology to improve their life skills and develop respect for themselves and others.

As part of JFK University’s broader mission to provide practical experience for students while making positive contributions to the local community, the LEAP Program offers students in the Sport Psychology Program the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with underserved youth, using sport psychology techniques to empower the youth through mental skills training.

To provide students with on-the-job training while at the same time providing valuable services to underserved segments of the local population, the College of Law requires all students to participate in one of the College’s highly regarded clinical programs. Students may work with the Housing Advocacy Clinic, the Legal Clinic for Elders, or the Children, Families, and the Law Program.