FRAMEWORKS & INTERNATIONAL EQUIVALENCY CREDIT
Cadres de crédits et équivalences internationales
Juneteenth Intercontinental University (JIU) employs a credit-hour system aligned with North American standards while ensuring full comparability and transferability with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and other international qualification frameworks.
JIU’s credit framework is designed to support academic mobility, international recognition, and equitable access for learners across developing and developed regions.
1. Definition of the Academic Credit
1. Définition du crédit académique
North American Credit Hour (JIU Standard)
One (1) academic credit represents approximately 45 hours of total student learning effort, inclusive of:
Direct instruction (lectures, seminars, labs)
Guided practice or clinical activities
Independent study, reading, research, and assessment preparation
Crédit académique nord-américain (norme JIU)
Un (1) crédit académique représente environ 45 heures de charge de travail étudiante, incluant :
L’enseignement dirigé (cours magistraux, séminaires, laboratoires)
Les activités pratiques ou cliniques encadrées
Le travail autonome, la lecture, la recherche et la préparation aux évaluations
2. ECTS Credit Definition
2. Définition du crédit ECTS
Under the Bologna Process, one (1) ECTS credit corresponds to 25–30 hours of total student workload. A standard full-time academic year equals 60 ECTS credits.
Dans le cadre du Processus de Bologne, un (1) crédit ECTS correspond à 25 à 30 heures de charge de travail étudiante. Une année universitaire à temps plein équivaut à 60 crédits ECTS.
3. Credit Conversion Standard (JIU Policy)
3. Norme de conversion des crédits (politique JIU)
For international equivalency and transfer evaluation purposes, JIU applies the following official conversion standard:
1 North American credit (JIU) = 2 ECTS credits
1 ECTS credit = 0.5 North American credit
Cette norme est utilisée pour :
La reconnaissance internationale des diplômes
Les ententes de mobilité académique
L’évaluation des crédits de transfert
4. Credit Conversion Table
4. Tableau de conversion des crédits
Program LevelNorth American Credits (JIU)Equivalent ECTS CreditsCertificate (Short-Term)12–30 credits24–60 ECTSCertificate (Academic/Professional)30 credits60 ECTSAssociate Degree / Minor60 credits120 ECTSBachelor’s Degree120 credits240 ECTSPostgraduate Certificate30 credits60 ECTSMaster’s Degree36–48 credits72–96 ECTSMaster’s (Research/Thesis)48–60 credits96–120 ECTSDoctorate / PhD60–90 credits (post-Master’s)120–180 ECTS
5. Clinical, Practicum, and Field-Based Credits
5. Crédits cliniques, pratiques et communautaires
Programs requiring clinical practice, teaching practica, internships, laboratories, or community-embedded learning may apply enhanced workload ratios, consistent with professional and accreditation norms.
One (1) practicum or clinical credit typically represents 45–75 hours of supervised activity.
Credit valuation is determined by learning outcomes, competency demonstration, and regulatory requirements.
Les programmes comportant des stages cliniques, pédagogiques ou communautaires appliquent des ratios adaptés selon :
Les compétences professionnelles attendues
Les normes d’agrément
Les exigences réglementaires locales et internationales
6. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/RAC)
6. Reconnaissance des acquis (RPL/RAC)
JIU recognizes prior learning acquired through:
Professional experience
Community leadership
Military, humanitarian, or faith-based service
Informal and non-formal education
Credits awarded through RPL/RAC are equivalent in academic value to earned credits and are reflected accordingly in both North American and ECTS frameworks.
7. Authority and Oversight
7. Autorité et supervision
The Office of the Registrar, in consultation with Academic Deans and Accreditation Liaison Officers, holds authority for:
Credit determination and conversion
Transfer credit evaluation
International equivalency certification
Final credit recognition decisions are documented and auditable for accreditation purposes.
8. International Alignment Statement
8. Déclaration d’alignement international
JIU’s credit framework aligns with:
The Bologna Process (ECTS)
The U.S. Credit Hour Definition
The Canadian Degree Qualifications Framework (CDQF)
The African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
This alignment ensures that JIU credentials are designed for global portability, recognition, and lifelong learning pathways.
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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)
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
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
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