Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

Academic Term
The University’s academic year, other than the College of law,
is divided into four 11-week quarters, which include 10 weeks
of instruction and one week of final examinations. For financial
aid purposes, an academic year is defined as a minimum of three
quarters of enrollment.
The Counseling Psychology programs offered on the Berkeley
campus, and at the Cabrillo College campus in aptos, meet in
five academic sessions each year. however, contact and content is
structured so that each course awards credit fully equivalent to the
University’s academic quarters.
Fall and spring semesters for the College of law are 18 weeks
in duration, which includes 15 weeks of instruction, a one-week
reading period, and two weeks for final examinations. summer
session is 11 weeks in duration, which includes a three-day reading
period and four days for final examinations.
Full-Time Unit Load
For the purpose of financial aid and enrollment verification, fulltime
load is defined as 12 units per quarter for undergraduates
or undergraduate certificate and credential programs, nine units
per quarter for students in master’s degree, graduate certificate
programs or the PsyD program, and six units per semester for law
students.
Attendance
students are expected to attend all class meetings of courses in
which they are enrolled and comply with attendance requirements
specified in the course syllabus. Excessive unexcused absences
may affect the course grade.
Non-Degree Students
Courses may be open to non-degree students. however, the
approval of the instructor or college dean may be necessary to
register for courses including courses that are part of a certificate
program. Refer to the admission section in the front of this catalog
for information regarding application as a non-degree student.
The JFK University Vision of a Living Culture of
Diversity
in service to our mission of academic excellence, John F. Kennedy
University strives to embody a living Culture of Diversity. We
recognize that a diverse college environment is one that supports
the academic community in gaining the awareness, knowledge and
skills to work effectively with all people. We understand that this
goal is an ongoing process requiring an active commitment from all
levels of our University. John F. Kennedy University is dedicated to
developing a supportive, diversity-rich environment. Recognizing
the impact of negative attitudes and systemic discrimination at all
levels of individual and group interaction at our University, in our
local communities, and in the wider social/global milieu, JFKU
seeks to establish a living Culture of Diversity, characterized by
these five principles:
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1. an ongoing practice of openness and respect for people with
experiences, beliefs, and traditions different from our own;
2. an understanding that diverse cultural backgrounds, life
experiences, challenges, and values of faculty, students, staff,
and administrators creates a dynamic learning community
vital for academic excellence;
3. a recognition that, in alignment with our commitment to
academic excellence, openness to difference exposes students
and faculty to broader perspectives, fosters deeper critical
analysis, and opens new vistas for scholarly inquiry;
4. a commitment to eradicating intolerance, oppression,
prejudice, discrimination, and harassment in all interactions
within the JFKU community in order to impact, through
our example, the local, national, and global communities we
inhabit. We appreciate the value of self-reflection in reaching
these goals;
5. a commitment to supporting and providing accessibility of
education and resources to equip the student body, faculty,
and administration with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to “work together across our differences to forge
the bonds of understanding essential for success in our
interdependent global community.”
Religious Pluralism
JFKU is not affiliated with any denomination or religion. it is
customary for the University to observe major national holidays.
Personal observance of other religious and /or spiritual high
holidays is respected by the University. Every effort is made to
avoid scheduling University activities which conflict with those
religious days or events; however, some conflicts may arise.
students need to contact their departments or instructors if they
will be absent due to a religious holiday.
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