Bergulat dengan wawasan para pemikir besar dari seluruh dunia dan sepanjang sejarah sambil mengembangkan keterampilan dalam berpikir kritis, analisis argumen, dan literasi budaya. Kami mempersiapkan lulusan untuk menghadapi dunia yang berubah dengan cepat. Siswa yang memilih untuk berkonsentrasi pada filsafat akan mempelajari para filsuf kuno dan kontemporer saat mereka terlibat dalam perdebatan sengit, mengajukan pertanyaan-pertanyaan besar dan mempertajam keterampilan berpikir kritis mereka. Siswa yang memilih untuk berkonsentrasi pada agama diperkenalkan dengan studi akademis agama-agama dunia. Mereka menyelami teks-teks suci, ritual, sejarah dan etika dari berbagai budaya sambil belajar berkomunikasi secara efektif dengan mereka yang mempunyai pemikiran berbeda dari diri mereka sendiri. Filsafat interdisipliner dan konsentrasi agama interdisipliner memungkinkan siswa untuk menyusun jurusan mereka sendiri dengan menghitung hingga sembilan SKS dari luar departemen menuju jurusan.

Inti dari studi bahasa Inggris di JMU adalah eksplorasi dunia kita dan diri kita sendiri melalui kata-kata. Sepanjang sejarah manusia, penulis, penyair, penulis naskah drama, dan penulis esai berbakat telah memahami dan menggunakan kekuatan bahasa yang kreatif dan dibuat dengan baik untuk menginspirasi kita, membujuk kita, membuat kita merenung dan bertanya, menarik empati dari kita, menghibur dan kagum. kami, dan untuk memperluas pemahaman kami - seringkali banyak dari ini pada saat yang bersamaan. Di JMU, kami mempersiapkan siswa kami untuk menjadi pembaca dan pencipta bahasa, teks dan ide yang apresiatif namun kritis, memperhatikan hubungan kuat antara seni sastra dan kondisi manusia.

JMU’s Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication major occupies rarefied air. The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students, and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone programs in the U.S. dedicated to writing across a variety of modes and genres. WRTC offers an expansive curriculum and a wide variety of opportunities for hands-on learning. Students learn the kinds of research, analytical and technical skills that allow them to become successful professional communicators as well as competitive candidates for a wide variety of graduate programs. Our faculty is comprised of practitioners and scholars from fields including rhetoric and writing, scientific and technical communication, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital media, feminist studies, the rhetoric of health and medicine, and science studies.

Our Musical Theatre majors hone their skills as performers while exploring all areas of collaborative theatre-making, so you are prepared to succeed in the professional arena. The Musical Theatre major provides professionally focused training within the context of a broader university experience. The intensive, hands-on curriculum affords students the opportunity to develop into well-rounded creative artists who are prepared to succeed in the professional arena. We endeavor to create a positive and collaborative environment that is inclusive as well as responsive to the needs and goals of the 21st-century artist.

Lulusan Sejarah Seni dapat menantikan karir di bidang kurasi museum, penasihat seni, hukum dan penegakan seni, konsultasi perusahaan, penilaian dan banyak lagi. Siswa Sejarah Seni mempelajari sejarah seni visual dalam konteks budaya dan sosial mereka. Mahasiswa belajar mendeskripsikan, menganalisis, dan menafsirkan bentuk dan isi karya seni serta mengenal teori sejarah seni, metode analisis, dan kritik seni.

Earth Science is an all-embracing term for the multiple sciences related to the planet Earth. The B.A. degree in Geology with a major in Earth Science 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.

We prepare students to engage with an increasingly globalized world through the intensive study of languages, literature, and cultures. Proficiency in a foreign language is more than just an asset in today’s job market; it is an essential part of comprehending contemporary society. Our students learn how to communicate effectively in another language, while understanding and appreciating the culture in which it is spoken. Through clubs, language tables and faculty mentorship, our graduates are poised to ride the tidal wave of globalization and enter a multitude of career areas.

Everything has a history. The study of History emphasizes critical, applicable skills in reading, writing and reasoning to prepare students for careers in law, business and management, research, public service, and education. Our curriculum encourages students to explore various regions and eras through course work in the history studio, digital history projects and the study of artifacts, and provides opportunities for internship experiences and study abroad. Explore the past to discover more about the world, your community and even yourself.

JMU School of Media Arts and Design graduates tell the best stories. We prepare students to serve as creative, reflective and highly skilled media producers and storytellers, sensitive to the personal and social impact of the messages they create and to the important role media can play in advancing the public interest. Graduates of the School of Media Arts and Design work in media or in media-related careers. Program concentrations allow students to pursue interests in journalism, digital video and cinema, creative advertising or interactive design. The major also prepares students for graduate study in mass communication, journalism, advertising, visual communication or digital production. SMAD’s 39-credit-hour requirement allows students to pursue minors and second majors, to strengthen their knowledge about the types of stories they want to tell.

Jurusan Studi Keadilan JMU memiliki pemahaman yang mendalam tentang koneksi. Studi Keadilan adalah jurusan interdisipliner yang menggunakan keadilan sebagai kerangka kerja untuk mempertahankan dan mempromosikan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan individu dan komunitas: secara politik, ekonomi dan sosial. Siswa kami mengembangkan definisi pribadi tentang keadilan dan pemahaman yang lebih lengkap tentang sifat dunia tempat mereka tinggal. Siswa memilih penekanan dalam Peradilan Pidana dan Kriminologi, Keadilan dan Kebijakan Global, dan Keterlibatan Keadilan Sosial. Studi Keadilan menawarkan kepada siswa seperangkat keterampilan, pengetahuan, dan kebiasaan berpikir yang dapat diterapkan pada berbagai peluang akademik, kewarganegaraan, dan karier.

International Affairs graduates from JMU are prepared to change the world. This major provides a global perspective on the most important challenges facing the United States and the world today. Students learn to understand the world from a variety of perspectives and have the opportunity to specialize in important global problems and regions. Students develop their understanding of cultural frameworks, foreign languages, international economics and political dynamics. Our vast network of alumni helps students transition to careers in public service and many other fields. These prized abilities serve as a foundation for careers in government, consulting, policy advocacy, business, communications and the non-profit sector. We seek to enhance the quality of public policy and civic life at home and abroad by teaching students, conducting research and collaborating with people inside and outside of the JMU community.

Jurusan Ilmu Politik di JMU memiliki landasan untuk karir yang luar biasa. Jurusan kami mengambil kursus dalam politik dan kebijakan AS, hubungan internasional, dinamika politik di luar negeri dan filsafat politik. Jaringan alumni kami yang luas membantu transisi siswa ke karir di layanan publik dan banyak bidang lainnya. Mahasiswa ilmu politik lulus dengan berbagai keterampilan yang kuat untuk memahami komunitas, negara, dan dunia mereka. Mereka memperoleh pengalaman dengan analisis kuantitatif dan kualitatif, komunikasi tertulis tingkat lanjut, metode penelitian, dan pemikiran kritis. Kemampuan berharga ini berfungsi sebagai dasar untuk karir di pemerintahan, konsultasi, kebijakan publik, bisnis, komunikasi politik dan sektor nirlaba. Kami berusaha untuk meningkatkan kualitas kebijakan publik dan kehidupan sipil di dalam dan luar negeri dengan mengajar siswa, melakukan penelitian dan berkolaborasi dengan orang-orang di dalam dan di luar komunitas JMU.