LEADERSHIP
Bachelor of Science
The Leadership major provides students with the tools necessary to be effective leaders as Christians in nonprofit, for profit, public sector, and ministry contexts. This degree can be further tailored to meet the student’s desired career path by selecting a specialization in either organizational development or Christian ministry.
50 UNITS
AS LITTLE AS 19 MONTHS
ROCKLIN CAMPUS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Courses focus on building professional and relational leadership skills that are grounded in a biblical framework. These courses will help students develop skills that are highly sought after by employers, including: communication, project management, negotiation and conflict management, providing solutions for complex problems, change management, program development, critical thinking, decision making, and teamwork.
Jessup’s Adult Degree Completion (ADC) coursework is designed to help you achieve your academic and career goals. Learn from experienced practitioners who create networking opportunities with colleagues and professionals in your area of interest. Earn a degree built on high academic standards in a learning environment that integrates biblical principles into a relevant and rewarding degree program.
Concentrations
Christian Ministries
Organizational Development
Courses
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- Two years or more of full-time work experience (post high school) and/or recommended 22 yrs of age.
- Cumulative 2.25 GPA for transfer students or cumulative 2.5 GPA for first-time freshman (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with a lower GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Transferable Units (if Applicable): Courses that meet the following standards may be transferred.
- Transferable courses taken at an accredited college or university.
- Grade “C” (2.00 GPA) or better.
- A maximum of 96 units may be transferred, of which 70 units may be transferred from a regionally accredited community college per university policies.
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): A maximum of 30 units may be applied to the bachelor’s degree requirement through Credit for Prior Learning. Jessup University follows the policy on Credit for Prior Learning from WSCUC in granting credit.
- Credit by examination: A maximum of 15 units may be earned through CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) exams.
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Rocklin Contact
2121 University Avenue
Rocklin CA 95765
(855) 958-4723 | adcadmissions@jessup.edu
San Jose Contact
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San Jose, CA 95128
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