Undergraduate College Catalog

Academic Information

Curriculum Degree Options

University of Jamestown offers more than 40 areas of study for students to choose for majors and/or minors. Degree options include B.S., B.A., B.S.N., DPT, M.Ed., M.A., and M.S. (see the Graduate and Professional Studies catalog for more information on DPT, M.Ed., M.A. in Leadership, and M.S. in Clinical Counseling). Students can view the specific details and requirements for each major and minor in the Programs of Study section.

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-professional programs are available in Addiction Counseling, Chiropractic, Coaching Credentials, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Theology, and Veterinary Medicine.

Individually-Designed Majors and Minors

For those students whose career or academic goals are not best served by a traditional major or minor offered at the University of Jamestown, it is possible to design a major or minor that spans several academic disciplines. Information on individually-designed major or minor application procedures may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.

Summer Sessions

The University of Jamestown has a summer school program that includes classroom courses, directed and independent studies, and online courses. Information is available from the Registrar.

International Study

For many years, University of Jamestown students have pursued academic programs at approved foreign universities during summer terms, Fall or Spring semesters, or entire academic years. The courses are selected by the student with the University’s approval, and resulting credits are accepted toward a degree and major requirements.

The University of Jamestown is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), one of the largest student exchange organizations in the world. Students attending an ISEP member institution have access to more than 150 study sites in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania, South Pacific, and the United Kingdom for a full academic year, a semester, or a summer program.

The ISEP program provides the opportunity to become immersed in a foreign culture, earn credit towards a degree at the University of Jamestown, make friends in a host country, and meet students from all over the world. Students involved in the ISEP exchange program pay the same tuition, room and board costs that they would pay at the University of Jamestown. Federal and most other forms of financial aid can be applied toward participation in ISEP.

Contact the Career Center in Raugust Library and visit ISEP's website for more information on the program.

The Irish American Scholars Program, open to all majors , provides semester and full academic year options for study in Northern Ireland.