Comprehensive Academic Program Catalog

Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master’s, and Doctoral Programs

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Mission: To cultivate ethical leaders, innovators, and institution-builders equipped to develop sustainable economies in emerging and developing regions.

Department of Business Administration

• Certificate: Business Operations & Administration

• Associate / Minor: Business Administration

• Bachelor: BBA in Business Administration

• Master’s: MBA (Global & Development-Focused)

• Doctorate: PhD in Business Administration (Development Economics & Institutions)/Organizational Leadership

Department of Marketing

• Certificate: Digital & Community-Based Marketing

• Associate / Minor: Marketing

• Bachelor: BBA in Marketing

• Master’s: MSc in Strategic & Social Impact Marketing

• Doctorate: PhD in Marketing Systems & Consumer Development

Department of Entrepreneurship

• Certificate: Microenterprise & Startup Development

• Associate / Minor: Entrepreneurship

• Bachelor: BSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Master’s: MSc in Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation

• Doctorate: PhD in Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment

Department of International Business

• Certificate: Cross-Border Trade & Development

• Associate / Minor: International Business

• Bachelor: BSc in International Business

• Master’s: MSc in Global Business & Trade Policy

• Doctorate: PhD in International Business & Globalization

Department of Finance

• Certificate: Financial Literacy & Cooperative Finance

• Associate / Minor: Finance

• Bachelor: BSc in Finance

• Master’s: MSc in Development Finance & Investment

• Doctorate: PhD in Financial Systems & Economic Development

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Mission: To prepare educators, counselors, and leaders who advance equity, literacy, and human potential.

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

• Certificate: Instructional Design & Pedagogy

• Associate / Minor: Education Studies

• Bachelor: BEd in Curriculum & Instruction

• Master’s: MEd in Teaching & Learning

• Doctorate: EdD / PhD in Curriculum Theory & Praxis

Department of Educational Leadership

• Certificate: School & Community Leadership

• Associate / Minor: Educational Leadership

• Bachelor: BEd in Educational Leadership

• Master’s: MEd in Educational Administration

• Doctorate: EdD in Educational Leadership & Policy

• Doctor of Philosophy: Ph.D. in Education - Organizational Leadership

Department of Special Education

• Certificate: Inclusive Education Practices

• Associate / Minor: Special Education Studies

• Bachelor: BEd in Special Education

• Master’s: MEd in Special & Inclusive Education

• Doctorate: PhD in Exceptional Learning & Inclusion

Department of Counseling & Human Services

• Certificate: Community Counseling Skills

• Associate / Minor: Human Services

• Bachelor: BSc in Counseling & Human Services

• Master’s: MA in Counseling & Mental Health

• Doctorate: PhD in Counseling Psychology

FACULTY OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES

Mission: To integrate traditional, holistic, and conventional medical sciences for community wellness.

Division of Naturopathy

Department of Naturopathy

• Certificate: Naturopathic Foundations

• Bachelor: BSc in Naturopathic Medicine

• Master’s: MSc in Naturopathic Medicine

• Doctorate: ND / PhD in Naturopathic Sciences

Department of Herbal Medicine

• Certificate: Herbal Therapeutics

• Bachelor: BSc in Herbal Medicine

• Master’s: MSc in Ethnobotany & Herbal Sciences

• Doctorate: PhD in Herbal & Indigenous Medicine

Department of Holistic Healing Practices

• Certificate: Holistic Healing Modalities

• Bachelor: BSc in Holistic Health

• Master’s: MSc in Integrative Healing

• Doctorate: PhD in Holistic & Integrative Medicine

Division of Conventional Medicine

Department of Medical Sciences

• Bachelor: BSc in Medical Sciences

• Master’s: MSc in Biomedical Sciences

• Doctorate: PhD in Medical Sciences

Department of General Medicine

• Doctorate: MD (Community & Global Medicine)

Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy

• Bachelor: BSc in Pharmacology

• Master’s: MSc in Pharmacotherapy

• Doctorate: PhD in Pharmacological Sciences

Division of Dentistry

• DDS / DMD Programs with Specializations:

  • General Dentistry

  • Orthodontics

  • Dental Surgery

  • Pediatric Dentistry

Division of Nursing

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

• Bachelor: BSc in Nursing (BSN)

Department of Advanced Practice Nursing

• Master’s: MSN (Community & Global Health)

• Doctorate: DNP / PhD in Nursing Practice

Department of Nursing Education & Leadership

• Master’s: MSN in Nursing Education

• Doctorate: PhD in Nursing Leadership

Division of Public Health

Departments of Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Policy & Management, Environmental Health

• Certificate: Public Health Practice

• Bachelor: BSc in Public Health

• Master’s: MPH

• Doctorate: DrPH / PhD in Public Health

FACULTY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Department of Social Work

• Certificate: Community Social Services

• Bachelor: BSW

• Master’s: MSW

• Doctorate: PhD in Social Work

Department of Community Development

• Certificate: Community Organizing

• Bachelor: BSc in Community Development

• Master’s: MSc in Sustainable Development

• Doctorate: PhD in Community & Rural Development

Department of Human Rights & Advocacy

• Certificate: Human Rights Practice

• Bachelor: BA in Human Rights

• Master’s: MA in Human Rights & Advocacy

• Doctorate: PhD in Human Rights Law & Policy

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science

• Certificate Programs

• Bachelor of Science

• Master of Science

• PhD in respective disciplines

Division of Engineering & Technology

(All departments offer BEng, MSc/MEng, and PhD programs)

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Industrial & Systems Engineering

• Information Technology

• Robotics & Automation

• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

SCHOOL OF CULTURAL STUDIES & LIBERAL ARTS

History, Languages & Literature, Philosophy, Visual & Performing Arts

• Certificate Programs

• Associate / Minor

• Bachelor of Arts

• Master of Arts

• PhD in respective disciplines

FACULTY OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PUBLIC SERVICE

Public Policy, Law & Government, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Nonprofit Management

• Certificate Programs

• Bachelor

• Master’s (MPP, MPA, LLM equivalents)

• PhD / Doctorate in Policy, Governance, or Law

Architecture, Design & Urban Planning Divisions

• Bachelor (BArch, BDes, BUP)

• Master’s (MArch, MUP)

• Doctorate in Built Environment & Planning

ADULT LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Continuing Education, Workforce Training, Leadership Development

• Short Certificates

• Professional Diplomas

• Executive Master’s Programs

SCHOOL OF DIVINITY & RELIGIOUS SCIENCES

Mission: To restore ancient Hebrew knowledge, ethical spirituality, and sacred practices.

(All departments offer Certificate, Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD programs)

• Torah & Scripture Studies

• Hebrew Language & Paleography (Yah’wadith)

• Theology & Ancient Faiths

• Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue

• Mysticism & Kabbalah

• Religious Ethics & Philosophy

• Rituals & Sacred Practices

This catalog is designed for accreditation submission, international partnerships, and institutional launch.

CREDIT FRAMEWORKS & INTERNATIONAL EQUIVALENCY

Institutional Credit System Overview

Juneteenth Intercontinental University (JIU) employs a dual credit recognition framework designed to ensure full portability and recognition across North American, European (ECTS), African, and international higher education systems. All academic programs are structured to meet or exceed international accreditation and quality assurance standards.

JIU awards credits based on student learning outcomes, contact hours, independent study, and supervised practical experience, consistent with global best practices.

Credit Equivalency Table (North America ↔ ECTS)

Academic LevelNorth American CreditsECTS CreditsTypical DurationCertificate (Short Cycle)12–30 credits20–60 ECTS3–9 monthsAssociate Degree60 credits120 ECTS2 yearsMinor18–24 credits30–40 ECTS6–12 monthsBachelor’s Degree120 credits180–240 ECTS3–4 yearsPostgraduate Certificate12–18 credits20–30 ECTS6–9 monthsMaster’s Degree30–60 credits60–120 ECTS1–2 yearsDoctorate / PhD60–90 credits180 ECTS3–5 years

Credit Definition Standards

North American Credit Hour

One (1) semester credit hour represents:

• 15 hours of direct faculty instruction, or

• 30 hours of supervised laboratory or fieldwork, or

• 45 hours of clinical, practicum, or community-based learning

ECTS Credit

One (1) ECTS credit represents:

• 25–30 total hours of student workload, including:

  • Lectures and seminars

  • Independent study

  • Assessments and examinations

  • Fieldwork and applied projects

Conversion Standard:

1 North American credit ≈ 2 ECTS credits

Program-Level Credit Allocation

Certificate Programs

• Designed for rapid workforce integration

• Emphasize applied competencies and practical skills

• Include supervised practicum where appropriate

Associate Degree Programs

• Foundational academic and professional preparation

• Transferable into Bachelor’s degree pathways

• Community-based learning strongly encouraged

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

• General education + major field specialization

• Capstone project or applied research requirement

• Internship, practicum, or service-learning component

Master’s Degree Programs

• Advanced theoretical and applied specialization

• Research project, thesis, or professional practicum required

• Designed for leadership, policy, and professional advancement

Doctoral / PhD Programs

• Original research and dissertation

• Advanced seminars and methodological training

• Public defense required

• Structured to meet international doctoral standards (EU, North America, Commonwealth)

Practical, Clinical, and Field-Based Credits

JIU formally recognizes experiential learning, particularly critical for developing and emerging contexts, including:

• Community health clinics

• Teaching residencies

• Engineering and infrastructure projects

• Agricultural and environmental fieldwork

• Legal aid clinics

• NGO and public-sector placements

Experiential learning credits are awarded following faculty supervision, documented learning outcomes, and formal assessment.

Transfer Credits & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

JIU supports:

• Transfer of credits from accredited institutions

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Professional experience-based credit evaluation

Credit transfer decisions are made by the Registrar in consultation with the relevant academic department.

International Recognition & Portability

This credit framework is aligned with:

• Bologna Process (ECTS)

• U.S. Department of Education credit hour definitions

• Canadian Degree Qualifications Framework (CDQF)

• African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)

• Commonwealth higher education standards

JIU graduates are therefore positioned for global academic mobility, professional recognition, and further study.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL

Conditions d’admission par cycle d’études

1. Certificate Programs

Certificats

English
Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to benefit from postsecondary study. Admission may be granted based on one or more of the following:

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent

• Demonstrated professional or community experience relevant to the program

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or portfolio assessment

• Proof of language proficiency in the language of instruction

French
Les candidats doivent démontrer leur capacité à suivre avec succès des études postsecondaires. L’admission peut être accordée sur la base d’un ou plusieurs des critères suivants :

• Diplôme d’études secondaires ou équivalent

• Expérience professionnelle ou communautaire pertinente

• Reconnaissance des acquis (RAC) ou évaluation de portfolio

• Preuve de maîtrise de la langue d’enseignement

2. Associate Degree / Minor Programs

Diplômes d’associé / Mineures

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Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent

• Mature student status (typically 21+ years) with relevant experience

• Successful completion of a recognized certificate or preparatory program

Placement assessments in mathematics, writing, or digital literacy may be required.

French
Les candidats doivent satisfaire à l’un des critères suivants :

• Diplôme d’études secondaires ou équivalent

• Statut d’étudiant adulte (généralement 21 ans et plus) avec expérience pertinente

• Achèvement d’un certificat reconnu ou d’un programme préparatoire

Des tests de classement en mathématiques, rédaction ou compétences numériques peuvent être exigés.

3. Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Programmes de baccalauréat (Licence)

English
Admission requirements normally include:

• Secondary school diploma with appropriate academic preparation

• Completion of recognized college-level coursework or associate degree

• International credentials evaluated for equivalency

• Proof of language proficiency (English or French)

Some programs may require:

• Entrance examinations

• Interviews

• Portfolios or auditions (arts-related programs)

French
Les conditions d’admission comprennent généralement :

• Diplôme d’études secondaires avec préparation académique appropriée

• Études collégiales reconnues ou diplôme d’associé

• Évaluation d’équivalence des diplômes internationaux

• Preuve de maîtrise de l’anglais ou du français

Certains programmes peuvent exiger :

• Examens d’entrée

• Entrevues

• Portfolios ou auditions (programmes artistiques)

4. Master’s Degree Programs

Programmes de maîtrise

English
Applicants must normally hold:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Minimum GPA as established by the academic unit

• Letters of recommendation

• Statement of purpose or research intent

Additional requirements may include:

• Relevant professional experience

• Entrance examinations

• Interview with faculty

French
Les candidats doivent généralement détenir :

• Un diplôme de baccalauréat reconnu ou équivalent

• Une moyenne minimale établie par l’unité académique

• Lettres de recommandation

• Lettre de motivation ou projet de recherche

Des exigences supplémentaires peuvent inclure :

• Expérience professionnelle pertinente

• Examens d’admission

• Entrevue avec le corps professoral

5. Doctorate / PhD Programs

Doctorat / PhD

English
Admission to doctoral studies is selective and normally requires:

• A recognized master’s degree or equivalent

• Strong academic record and research capability

• Research proposal aligned with faculty expertise

• Academic references

Some doctoral pathways may admit exceptional candidates directly from a bachelor’s degree.

French
L’admission aux études doctorales est sélective et exige généralement :

• Un diplôme de maîtrise reconnu ou équivalent

• Un excellent dossier académique et des capacités de recherche démontrées

• Un projet de recherche aligné avec l’expertise du corps professoral

• Des références académiques

Certaines voies doctorales peuvent admettre des candidats exceptionnels directement après le baccalauréat.

Language Proficiency

Compétence linguistique

English
Applicants whose prior education was not completed in the language of instruction must demonstrate proficiency through recognized assessments or institutional evaluation.

French
Les candidats dont les études antérieures n’ont pas été effectuées dans la langue d’enseignement doivent démontrer leur compétence linguistique par des tests reconnus ou une évaluation institutionnelle.

Authority and Review

Autorité et révision

English
Admissions standards are established by the Office of the Registrar in collaboration with academic units and are reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with accreditation, legal, and international education standards.

French
Les normes d’admission sont établies par le Bureau du registraire en collaboration avec les unités académiques et sont révisées périodiquement afin d’assurer leur conformité aux exigences d’accréditation, aux cadres juridiques et aux normes internationales de l’enseignement supérieur.