Programs of James Madison University

Earth Science

Harrisonburg , United States

The B.A. in Earth science degree is designed to integrate all the Earth sciences in a systems approach to understanding the Earth. This includes incorporating and integrating subjects such as oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. The emphasis is on the preparation of individuals to work in a wide range of professional public sector service careers where preparation in Earth science and communication of science to non-scientific audiences is a requirement or an asset. This includes the preparation of Earth science teachers.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Accounting

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The School of Accounting enjoys a national reputation for excellence in accounting education and is viewed as a prime recruiting school by accounting employers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The school offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in accounting.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Accounting (M.S.)

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Accounting program leads to the Master of Science in Accounting degree which prepares business and non-business majors for entry into the public accounting profession. The Master’s program serves as the "fifth" year in preparing students for the 150 hours of postsecondary education required or scheduled to be required to become a certified public accountant in most jurisdictions.

$36,930 International

$14,550 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Adult Education and Human Resource Development (M.S.Ed.)

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The AHRD Master’s program gives program graduates a competitive edge when they enter the workplace. Our program provides both the theoretical grounding and practical experience necessary to design. develop, implement, and evaluate innovative and effective technology infused learning programs.

$44,316 International

$17,460 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Anthropology

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The anthropology program at JMU is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the discipline illustrating the topics and issues of the modern world that are addressed by its four sub-fields: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archeology and linguistics. Building from a general program, students can choose to concentrate in the theory and practice of any of the subfields except linguistics.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Architectural Design

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The B.F.A. in architectural design educates future design leaders. It is an intensive program focused on rigorous design processes. Architectural design is approached holistically– emphasizing investigations into the nature of materials and objects, interior space, ergonomics, history and theory, programmatic invention, functional poetics, and collaboration across disciplines. The curriculum instills purpose, craft, technological competencies and versatile thinking.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Art Education (M.A.)

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Master of Arts in Art Education at JMU is a graduate program for certified art educators dedicated to excellence in teaching and directing comprehensive art education programs in schools, museums, art organizations, or in the private sector. The program includes in-depth analysis of the methods and techniques for teaching studio art, art history, art criticism and aesthetics.

$36,930 International

$14,550 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Art History

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Bachelor of Arts in art history is intended for students who wish to study the history of the visual arts, including the cultural and social context in which they were created. It is the mission of the art history program to educate students with a global perspective on the arts.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Art Studio

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The B.A. in studio art is designed for students who seek a breadth of knowledge in the visual arts and who have an interest or background in the humanities and foreign language. The studio art faculty is made up of practicing artists who work closely with the students, and students also work closely with each other as they develop their studio practice. Visiting artists and scholars, workshops, field trips and frequent on-campus exhibitions of professional artwork enhance student engagement with contemporary art. Additionally, students have opportunities to exhibit and present their artwork, to assist in running on-campus galleries and studio art labs and to partake in other hands-on art experiences.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Biology

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The department offers a four-year B.S. degree program for a major in biology and for a major in biology qualifying for the Secondary Collegiate Professional License. Requirements for the B.A. degree can be met by adding the completion of an intermediate level foreign language and three credit hours in philosophy. Students may not receive dual credit toward the biology major for 300- and 400-level BIO courses that are applied toward the biotechnology major.

CA$24,150 International

CA$7,250 Domestic

CA$10,800 Living cost