- Undergraduate Study
- Graduate & Professional Study
- Departments & Programs
- Global Education
- Summer Session
- Non-Degree Offerings
- Online Learning
Undergraduate Study
At James Whitaker, we view college as a time for students to explore, exercise curiosity, and discover new interests and abilities.
We provide students with an immersive, collaborative, and inspiring environment where they can develop a broadly informed, highly disciplined intellect that will help them be successful in whatever work they finally choose.
Our students graduate with the values and knowledge they need to pursue meaningful work, find passion in life-long learning, and lead successful and purposeful lives.
Programs of Study
- African American Studies
- African Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- East Asian Languages
- Ecology and Biology
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
Graduate & Professional Study
James Whitaker University offers advanced degrees through its Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and 12 professional schools. Browse the organizations below for information on programs of study, academic requirements, and faculty research.
Schools List
- Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Architecture
- School of Art
- Divinity School
- School of Drama
- School of Engineering & Applied Science
- School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
- Law School
- School of Management
- School of Medicine
- School of Music
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health
Departments & Programs
The following is a list of our degree-granting academic departments and programs.
Programs of Study
- African American Studies
- African Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- East Asian Languages
- Ecology and Biology
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
Global Education
The Eric and Nicole Fisher Center for International and Area Studies at JWU is the University's focal point for encouraging and coordinating teaching and research on global affairs, regions, and cultures around the world. From science and engineering to arts and humanities, explore the many different ways in which faculty, students, and scholars at James Whitaker undertake study, research and discussion about international and global issues.
Centers & Initiatives
Discover academic and research centers and initiatives concentrating specifically on international topics including area studies, languages, law, science, arts and humanities and more.
Faculty Research & Activities
Access the database of the James Whitaker University faculty's worldwide research interests and projects. Spanning academic disciplines, JWU faculty members are involved in joint research centers and projects from Chile and Brazil to China and Japan.
Library Collections
Search the international collections of the James Whitaker University Library, one of the world's leading research libraries which includes around 10.2 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyruses to early printed books to electronic databases.
Summer Session
JWU Summer Session offers courses during the summer for JWU students, qualified undergraduate students from other colleges and universities, students about to enter their last year in high school, and adult learners. Additional programs offered through JWU Summer Session include: Study Abroad, English Language Institute, Online Courses, Writers' Conference, Drama and Film, and Foreign Language Courses.
Non-Degree Offerings
You don't have to be a James Whitaker University student to have access to a JWU education.
From online courses to on-campus experiences, there are a range of learning opportunities available for non-degree seekers.
James Whitaker College
Visit a class or take courses for credit without matriculating as a James Whitaker University undergraduate.
Graduate & Professional Schools
The schools of JWU offer non-degree programs ranging from research opportunities to continuing education.
Online Learning
We explore online learning for a wide and global audience: from lifelong learners seeking to improve knowledge skills, to undergraduate and graduate students looking to supplement their current classes or take a class online for college credit, a certificate or a degree.
Programs List
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mental Lives of Babies and Animals
- Causes and Consequences of Corruption
- Capital Punishment: Race, Poverty, & Disadvantage
- Moral Foundations of Politics
- Introduction to Classical Music