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James Madison University :
James Madison University - Overview
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Introduction
James Madison University is the public university founded in 1908 is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia located within a 2 hour drive from Washington, D.C. Mission Statement of JMU is "We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives".
High graduation rates and low costs are among the factors landing JMU a place on Kiplinger's Personal Finance's top 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2014.
JMU placed 22nd on the list of four-year public schools that combine outstanding education with economic value.
JMU is one of the top master's-level institutions in the country in study-abroad participation, according to the Institute of International Education's Open Doors 2013 report, which measured study abroad in 2011-12.
The U.S. News & World Report 2014 edition of its "Best Colleges" guidebook ranks the university No. 2 on the list of top public schools in the South.
JMU ranks No. 168 on The Forbes Top Best Buy Colleges list for 2014.
Location & Facilities
The campus of James Madison University has 111 major buildings on 712 acres. The campus is divided into 5 parts: Bluestone, Hillside, Lakeside, Skyline, and the Village. The Skyline area is located on the east side of interstate 81, while the Bluestone, Hillside, Lakeside, and Village areas of the campus are located on the west side. The two sides of campus are connected both by a bridge and a tunnel underneath the highway.
Founded
1908
Intake
Jan, Sep, May
Campus
Harrisonburg
Location
800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
University Departments
Top Courses Offered
- UG Accounting (B.B.A.) Accounting Information Systems
- UG Accounting Corporate/Governmental Professional (CPA) Technology/Consulting
- UG Anthropology (B.A., B.S.) Archeology
- UG Anthropology Biological Anthropology
- UG Anthropology Cultural Anthropology
- UG Art (B.F.A.) General Fine Arts Graphic Design Interior Design
- UG Art (B.A.) General Fine Arts
- UG Art (B.S.) General Fine Arts Industrial Design
- UG Art History (B.A.)
- UG Athletic Training (B.S.)
- UG Biology (B.A., B.S.) Biotechnology Clinical Laboratory Science (Medial Technology)
- UG Biology Ecology Microbiology Molecular/Physiology Plant Sciences Zoology
- UG Biotechnology (B.S.) Business and Marketing Education (B.S.)
- UG Chemistry (B.S.) ACS Accredited Programs (Biochemistry, Chemical Education, Chemistry and Materials Chemistry)
- UG Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.A., B.S.)
- UG Communication Studies (B.A., B.S.) Conflict Analysis and Intervention
- UG Communication Studies Cultural Communication Health Communication Interpersonal Communication
- UG Communication Studies Studies Organizational Communication Studies Political Communication Public
- UG Communication Studies Communication Studies Public Relations Studies
- UG Computer Information Systems (B.B.A.) Cooperative Education
- UG Computer Science (B.S.)
- UG Dietetics (B.S.) Nutrition Early Childhood Education
- UG Economics (B.A., B.S., B.B.A.) Environmental and Natural Resource
- UG Economics Financial International Socioeconomics Educational Media
- UG English (B.A.)
- UG Finance (B.B.A.)
- UG Geographic Science (B.A., B.S.) Environmental Studies Geographic
- UG Geographic Science Information Science Geography Global Studies
- UG Geology (B.A., B.S.) Earth Resources Earth Science Education
- UG Geology Environmental and Engineering Geology General Geology
- UG Health Sciences (B.S.) Health Studies Health Assessment and Promotion
- UG Health Sciences Health Information Systems Nutrition Public Health Substance Abuse Intervention
- UG Health Services Administration (B.S.)
- UG History (B.A.) Public History
- UG Hospitality and Tourism Management (B.B.A.)
- UG Individualized Study (B.I.S., B.A., B.S.)
- UG Integrated Science and Technology (B.S.)
- UG Biotechnology Energy Engineering and Manufacturing Environment
- UG Environmental Information Systems Health Systems
- UG Information and Knowledge Management Technology
- UG Education Telecommunications
- UG Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (B.S.)
- UG Interdisciplinary Social Science (B.A., B.S.) Social Studies
- UG International Affairs (B.A.) Comparative Study International Politics
- UG International Business (B.B.A.) Finance Marketing
- UG Kinesiology (B.S.) Coaching Exercise
- UG Kinesiology Leadership Exercise Science and Leadership
- UG Physical and Health Education Teacher Education Sport
- UG Communication Sport Management
- UG Management (B.B.A.) Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- UG General Management Human Resource Management
- UG Marketing (B.B.A.) Business Marketing
- UG Market Information Systems
- UG Retail Systems Management
- UG Retail Merchandising
- UG Materials Science Chemistry Geology and Environmental Studies
- UG Materials Science Integrated Science and Technology Mathematics Physics
- UG Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) Actuarial/Financial Mathematics
- UG Computational and Applied Mathematics
- UG Computational Sciences Pure Mathematics Statistics
- Media Arts and Design (B.A., B.S.) Cinema Studies Corporate Communication
- Digital Video Interactive Media Print Journalism Middle Education
- UG Modern Foreign Languages (B.A.) Technical Translation
- UG Music (B.M.) Composition Jazz Studies Music Education (Instrumental,
- Vocal) Music Industry Music Theatre Emphasis Performance (Instrumental,
- Vocal, Piano, Accompanying/Coaching)
- UG Nursing (B.S.N.)
- UG Philosophy and Religion (B.A.) Philosophy Religion
- UG Physics (B.A., B.S.) Applied Physics Astronomy Fundamental Studies
- Individual Option Physics/Engineering Combined Program
- UG Political Science (B.A.) Political Communication
- UG Pre-Professional Programs Pre-dentistry, Pre-law, Premedicine,
- Pre-optometry, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-physical Therapy, Pre-theology,
- Pre-veterinary
- UG Psychology (B.A., B.S.)
- UG Public Administration (B.S.) Criminal Justice Public Management
- UG Quantitative Finance (B.S.)
- UG Social Work (B.S.W.)
- UG Sociology (B.A., B.S.) Applied Sociology Deviance and Criminology Diverse
- Cultural Experiences Family and Lifestyles Occupations and Bureaucracy
- Social Psychology Sociology of Education
- UG Statistics (B.S.)
- UG Technical and Scientific Communication (B.A., B.S.) Online Publication
- Concentration
- UG Theatre and Dance (B.A.) Dance Musical Theatre Theatre
- PG Accounting, M.S.
- PG Adult Education/Human Resource Development, M.S.Ed.
- PG Art
- Art Education, M.A.
- Art History, M.A. (Check with program for availability)
- Studio Art, M.A.
- Studio Art, M.F.A.
- PG Biology, M.S.
- PG Business Administration, M.B.A.
- PG Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, (Research), M.S.
- CSD/Speech Pathology, (Clinical), M.S.
- CSD/Speech Pathology, (Distance Learning in Virginia), M.S.
- Clinical Audiology, Au.D.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ph.D.
- PG Computer Science
- Computer Science, M.S.
- Computer Science - Information Security, M.S.
- PG Education
- Early Childhood Education, M.A.T.
- Elementary Education, M.A.T.
- Mathematics Specialist (K-8), M.Ed.
- Middle Education, M.A.T. or M.Ed.
- Reading Education, M.Ed.
- Secondary Education, M.A.T. or M.Ed.
- Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
- Educational Technology, M.S.Ed.
- PG English, M.A.
- PG Exceptional Education
- Exceptional Education, M.A.T.
- Exceptional Education, 5th Year, M.A.T.
- Exceptional Education, M.Ed.
- PG Health Sciences
- Dietetics, M.S.
- Nutrition and Physical Activity, M.S.
- PG History, M.A.
- PG Integrated Science and Technology, M.S.
- PG Kinesiology
- Physical & Health Education, M.A.T.
- Exercise Science, M.S.
- Sport & Recreation Leadership, M.S.
- PG Mathematics, M.Ed.
- Music, D.M.A.
- Music, M.M.
- PG Nursing, M.S.N.
- PG Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.
- PG Physicians Assistant Studies, M.P.A.S.
- PG Political Science - European Union Policy Studies, M.A.
- PG Psychology
- PSYC/Assessment & Measurement, Ph.D.
- PSYC/Combined-Integrated Clinical and School Psychology, Psy.D.
- PSYC/Counseling and Supervision, Ph.D.
- PSYC/College Student Personnel Administration , M.Ed.
- PSYC/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, "formerly Community Counseling",
- PG M.A./Ed.S.
- PSYC/School Counseling, M.Ed./Ed.S.
- Psychological Sciences, M.A.
- PSYC/School Psychology, M.A./Ed.S.
- PG Public Administration
- Public Administration, M.P.A.
- Public Administration - Roanoke, M.P.A.
- PG Strategic Leadership, Ph.D.
- PG Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication, M.A./M.S.
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students
Financial Assistance and Scholarships for International Students
Undergraduate Students:
James Madison University awards tuition grants to international applicants who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The awards are granted each year ranging from $500 - $13,000.
Graduate Students:
There are several types of graduate assistantships (GA's) available: Teaching, Graduate and Doctoral. Each year the University awards approximately 350 Assistantships. All GAs assist their department 20 hours per week and earn a stipend ranging from $7,382 to $8,664. Assistantships pay up to 9 credits of graduate coursework each semester.
How to Apply to the James Madison University
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Can I get financial assistance to study in the USA?
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I have completed 15 years of education in India. Can I get
admission
to an MBA program directly in the USA?
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