2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] | | The interdisciplinary space of the JMU Honors College creates a community of scholars in which students, faculty and staff from across the campus may engage in environments which encourage an exploration of ideas from multiple disciplines, viewpoints and perspectives. Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor RequirementsAll students admitted to the Honors College pursue a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. They may also elect to pursue an Honors Scholar designation. The Honors Scholar designation requires the completion of either the Honors Senior ePortfolio Project or a departmental Honors capstone. Students that complete a departmental honors capstone project will receive a graduation distinction in the major or minor of their capstone project. Students must show progression in honors coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in Honors courses to remain in good standing in the college. Students must declare their intended Honors Scholar pathway or request a waiver for the Honors Scholar requirements by the first semester of their junior year. Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor (Honors Core): 19 Credit HoursIntroduction to honors: 1 credit hour. Choose one: - HON 100. Honors First Year Seminar Credits: 1.00 (for incoming first year students)
- HON 101. Honors Orientation Seminar Credits: 1.00 (for transfer or current JMU students)
Honors courses: 12 Credit Hours- Honors approved courses in General Education, the Honors College or academic unit of choice.*
Diversity or Global Engagement Course: 3 Credit Hours ***See the list of Honors diversity courses and Global Engagement courses below. Research or Experiential Learning Course: 3 Credit Hours ***See the list of Honors research or experiential learning courses below. Honors Scholar Designation: 6 Credit HoursHonors Scholar designation requires students to complete 25 credits, 19 of which come from the Honors Core. Students can earn the Honors Scholar designation by completing the Honors ePortfolio Project Pathway or the Departmental Honors Capstone Pathway. Students who wish to complete the minor without the Honors Scholar designation should contact an Honors College adviser for information on waiving the ePortfolio/capstone project requirement. One of the following: 6 Credit HoursSenior e portfolio project. Completion of the following courses for a total of 3 credits and final completion of the project. - HON 401. Introduction to Honors ePortfolio Credits: 1.00-2.00
- HON 402. Honors ePortfolio Credits: 1.00-2.00
Portfolio students must complete an additional 3.00 credits of Honors approved coursework. Students completing the Senior Portfolio project will earn a graduation designation as an “Honors Scholar”. Departmental Honors Capstone Project:- Completion of a 499 Honors sequence or departmental approved courses for 6 hours of credit and presentation requirements 6.00 Credit Hours.
- Capstone requirements are defined by the academic unit in consultation with the Honors College. Students will work with their academic unit and their Honors Liaison to define the capstone. May be but is not limited to a thesis, project, or portfolio.
- Approval from the academic unit in which the capstone is completed is required.
Capstone students will earn a graduation designation as an “Honors Scholar with Distinction in [Major or Minor]” . Total: 25 Credit HoursList of honors diversity courses. - AAAD 200. Introduction to African, African American and Diaspora Studies [C4GE] Credits: 3.00
- ANTH 265. Peoples and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean Credits: 3.00
- ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3.00 (Andean Archaeology)
- ARTH 424. Arts of Ancient Egypt Credits: 3.00
- ARTH 428. Advanced Topics in Modern and Contemporary Art Credits: 3.00
- ARTH 484. Art of the Americas Credits: 3.00
- EDUC 310. Teaching in a Diverse Society Credits: 3.00
- ELED 310. Diversity in Elementary Education Credits: 3.00
- ENG 221. Literature/Culture/Ideas [C2L] Credits: 3.00 Latinx Storytelling
- ENG 239. Studies in World Literature [C2L] Credits: 3.00 “Literatures of Global English” or ”African Oral Literature” topics only
- ENG 260. Survey of African American Literature [C2L] Credits: 3.00
- ENG 332. Studies in Popular Genres Credits: 3.00 African American Women in/and the Media
- ENG 335. Studies in Children’s Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 374. Contemporary Global Anglophone Literature Credits: 3.00 Alternative Modernities
- ENG 408. Advanced Studies in African American Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 423. Advanced Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Literature Credits: 3.00 Gender, Sexuality and Ubuntu in African Literature
- ENG 433. Advanced Studies in Arabic Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 496. Advanced Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 3.00 Trauma, Healing and Resilience: A Multi-Genre Workshop Section
- HIST 263. Africa Credits: 3.00
- HIST 302. Plazas, Protests and Processions: An Urban History of the Americas Credits: 3.00
- HIST 307. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Credits: 3.00
- HIST 322. Jim Crow South Credits: 3.00
- HIST 489. Selected Topics in World History Credits: 3.00
- HRD 123. Developing Multicultural Competency for Effective Facilitation Credits: 3.00
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 Latin American Cultures
- IDLS 395. Topics in IDLS Credits: 1.00 - 6.00 The Unfinished Journey of People of Color in the U. S
- JUST 301. Advanced Level Special Topics in Justice Studies Credits: 3.00 “Refugees and Humanitarian Response” or “Policing of Protest” topics only
- POSC 350. Latin American Politics Credits: 3.00
- POSC 353. African Politics Credits: 3.00
- SCOM 313. Topics in Communication Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOCI 318. Sociology of Immigration Credits: 3.00
- SOCI 336. Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3.00
- SOCI 354. Social Inequality Credits: 3.00
- SOCI 480. Senior Seminar in Sociology Credits: 3.00
- SPAN 308. Latin American Cultures Credits: 3.00
- SPAN 385. Latin American Short Story Credits: 3.00
- SPAN 395. Latin American Poetry Credits: 3.00
- SPAN 375. Spanish for Medical Professionals II Credits: 3.00
- SPAN 476. Culture and Medicine in Latin America Credits: 3.00
- SPAN 492. Latinx Community Practicum Credits: 3.00
- STAD 322. Equity, Inclusion and Access in Education and Performance Credits: 3.00
- WGSS 300. Special Topics in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3.00 African American Women in/and the Media
List of Honors Research and Experiential Learning Courses- AAAD 401. Internship in African, African American and Diaspora Studies Credits: 1.00-6.00
- AAAD 489. African, African American and Diaspora Studies Senior Research Experience Credits: 1.00
- ANTH 391. Study Abroad Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- ANTH 485. Anthropology Course Assistantship Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ANTH 494A. Field Tech in Archeology Credits: 4.00 - 8.00
- ARCD 300. Architect Design Studio III Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 302. Architect Design Studio IV Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 390. Independent Studies in Architectural Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ARCD 490. Independent Studies in Architectural Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ARCD 392. Topics in Architectural Design Credits: 3.00
- ARCD 400. Architect Design Studio V Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 402. Architect Design Studio VI Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 491. Studio Assistant Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ARED 480. Student Teaching Credits: 8.00
- ARED 490. Field Experiences in Art Education Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 320. Intermediate Ceramics: Molds and Casting (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 322. Intermediate Ceramics: Surface Development (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 330. Intermediate Fiber Processes (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 340. Intermediate Metal and Jewelry (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 350. Figure Drawing (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 352. Intermediate Painting Credits: 3.00
- ART 354. Watercolor (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 360. Intermediate Photography: Digital (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 362. Intermediate Photography: Experimental Black and White (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 364. Intermediate Photography: Large Format (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 376. Intermediate Book Arts: Concept, Content, Form Credits: 3.00
- ART 380. Sculpture: Conceptual Practice (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 392. Topics in Art Credits: 3.00
- ART 420. Advanced Ceramics: Portfolio Development (0,9) Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 440. Advanced Metal and Jewelry (0,9) Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 450. Advanced Figure Drawing Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 452. Advanced Painting (0,9) Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 464. Advanced Photography: The Photograph as Document Credits: 3.00
- ART 468. Advanced Photography: Screen-Based Photo/Video Credits: 3.00
- ART 469. Photography: Portfolio Development (0,9) Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 470. Advanced Printmaking (0,9) Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 480. Sculpture: Expanded Field Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 490. Independent Study in Art Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 491. Studio Assistant Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 492. Topics in Art Credits: 3.00
- ART 495. Capstone Seminar: Three-Dimensional Art Credits: 3.00
- ART 496. Internship in Art Credits: 1.00 - 8.00
- ARTH 495. Internship in Art History Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- BIO 370. Animal Physiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 427. Topics in Biology with Laboratory Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- BIO 430. Ornithology: Research and Current Advances Credits: 4.00
- BIO 448. Developmental Neurobiology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 448L. Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 455. Plant Physiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 484. Aquatic Microbiology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 493. Pre-Veterinary Student Internship Credits: 2.00
- BIO 494. Internship in Biology Credits: 1.00 - 2.00
- CHEM 351. Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4.00
- CHEM 352. Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 354. Environmental Chemistry Field Camp Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 485. Science of the Small Credits: 4.00
- ELED 321. Practicum with a Focus on Learners and Learning Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ELED 322. Practicum with a Focus on Curriculum Integration and Guiding Behavior Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ELED 490. Special Studies in Elementary Education Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ENG 359. Studies in African American Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 360. Introduction to Ethnic American Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 371. Literature and the Environment Credits: 3.00
- ENG 385. Special Topics in Film Study Credits: 3.00
- ENG 390. The Environmental Imagination Credits: 3.00
- ENG 415. Advanced Studies in Textuality and the History of the Book Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 440. Mechatronics Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 460. Solid Mechanics Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 471. Water in Africa Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 472. Environmental Engineering Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 476. Principles of Process Engineering Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 478. Water Resources Engineering Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 480. Advanced Projects in Engineering Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- ENGR 498. Advanced Topics in Engineering Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ENVT 301. Internship in Environmental Humanities Credits: 3.00
- EXED 376. Initial Practicum for Special Education PreProfessional Preparation Credits: 1.00
- EXED 476. Practicum in Literacy and Assessment Credits: 2.00 - 3.00
- EXED 478. Supervised Practice in Special Education Methods Credits: 1.00-3.00
- EXED 480. Student Teaching in Special Education Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- EXED 486. Supervised Clinical Practice with Planning and Methods in Special Education Credits: 2.00 - 3.00
- GEOG 490. Senior Research or Field Practicum Credits: 3.00
- GEOG 491. International Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- GEOG 497. Independent Study Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 300. Illustration (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 306. Typography II (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 312. Web Design Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 313. Interactive Media Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 376. Intermediate Book Arts: Concept, Content, Form Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 390. Independent Study in Graphic Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- GRPH 392. Topics in Graphic Design Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 406. Advanced Typography (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 408. Brand Identity Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 410. Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 496. Internship in Graphic Design Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- HIST 340. Internship in History Credits: 3.00
- HIST 360. Research Apprenticeship in History Credits: 3.00
- HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar Credits: 3.00
- HIST 390. Special Studies in History Credits: 3.00
- HM 252. Culinary Arts and Menu Management Credits: 3.00
- HM 444. Supervisory Hospitality Internship Credits: 3.00
- HM 419. Napa & Sonoma Wine and Culture Credits: 3.00
- HM 490. Special Studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management Credits: 3.00
- HON 496. Internship Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- HRD 380. Performance and Task Analysis in Human Resource Development Credits: 3.00
- HRD 400. Human Resource Development Internship Credits: 3.00
- HRD 485. Development of Materials and Programs Credits: 3.00
- HTH 408. Health Research Methods Credits: 3.00
- IB 494. International Business Internship Credits: 3.00
- IDLS 395. Topics in IDLS Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- IDLS 486. Internship & Field Experience Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- IDLS 490. Independent Study in Liberal Studies Credits: 3.00
- IECE 301. Initial Field Experience in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Credits: 1.00
- IECE 321. Initial Field Experience in IECE Credits: 1.00-2.00
- IECE 423. Intermediate Practicum II Credits: 2.00
- IECE 461. Advanced Field Experience in IECE Credits: 2.00-3.00
- INDU 300. Product Design Credits: 6.00
- INDU 302. Transportation Studio Credits: 6.00
- INDU 380. Materials and Processes Credits: 3.00
- INDU 390. Independent Studies in Industrial Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- INDU 404. Industrial Design Advanced Special Topics Studio Credits: 6.00
- INDU 490. Independent Studies in Industrial Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- INDU 491. Studio Assistant Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- INDU 492. Topics in Industrial Design Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- IS 300. Sponsored Learning Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- IS 498. Individualized Study Project Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- ISAT 320. Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Technology I Credits: 4.00
- ISAT 330. Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Credits: 3.00
- ISAT 423. Environmental Remediation Credits: 3.00
- ISAT 491. Senior Capstone Project I Credits: 1.00
- ISAT 492. Senior Capstone Project II Credits: 2.00
- ISAT 493. Senior Capstone Project III Credits: 2.00
- JUST 350. Justice and Globalization Credits: 3.00
- JUST 399. Justice Research Methods Credits: 4.00
- JUST 401. Internship in Justice Studies Credits: 3.00
- JUST 404. Practicum in Community-Based Research Credits: 3.00
- JUST 405. Research Assistantship in Justice Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- MKTG 494. Marketing Internship Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- MIED 211. Field Experience in Middle Education Credits: 1.00
- MSCI 300. Advanced Leadership Laboratory Credits: 3.00
- MSCI 400. Advanced Leadership Laboratory II Credits: 3.00
- MSCI 480. Internship in Advanced Military Leadership Credits: 6.00
- MSCI 490. Special Studies in Military Science Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- NPS 400. Internship/Practicum in Nonprofit Studies Credits: 4.00 - 6.00
- NSG 351. Health Assessment Credits: 3.00
- NSG 352. Clinical Applications & Reasoning in Nursing Care I Credits: 4.00
- NSG 356. Clinical Applications & Reasoning in Nursing Care II Credits: 4.00
- NSG 360. HHS in Costa Rica: Interprofessional Perspective Credits: 2.00-4.00
- NSG 452. Clinical Applications and Reasoning in Nursing Care III Credits: 4.00
- NSG 456. Capstone Credits: 4.00
- NUTR 340. Science of Food Preparation Credits: 3.00
- NUTR 363. Quantity Food Production Credits: 4.00
- NUTR 446. Experimental Foods Credits: 3.00
- NUTR 490. Field Experience in Dietetics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 495. Philosophy Course Assistantship Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- POSC 493. Political Communication Internship Credits: 4.00
- POSC 493W. Political Communication Internship in Washington Credits: 6.00
- POSC 495. Internship in Political Science Credits: 4.00
- POSC 495W. Washington Semester Internship in Political Science Credits: 6.00
- POSC 498. Research in Political Science Credits: 1.00
- PPA 496. Internship in Public Management Credits: 4.00
- PPA 496W. Public Management Internship in Washington Credits: 6.00
- PSYC 495. Field Placement in Psychology Credits: 4.00
- REL 493. Religion Course Assistantship Credits: 3.00
- REL 495. Religion Internship Credits: 3.00
- SCOM 301. Feminist Blogging: Writing for Shout Out! JMU Credits: 3.00
- SCOM 318. Practicum in Communication Studies Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- SCOM 390. Directed Projects Credits: 2.00 - 3.00 (SCOM 390A)
- SCOM 490. Special Studies in Communication Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SCOM 495. Internship in Communication Studies Credits: 3.00-6.00 (SCOM 495A)
- SMAD 390. Directed Projects Credits: 2.00
- SMAD 403. Documentary Production Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 404. Advanced Interactive Design Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 405. Producing and Directing Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 408. Converged Media Lab Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 421. Feature Magazine Production Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 409. Electronic News Producing and Editing Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 422. Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 443. Creative Advertising Campaigns Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 495. Internship in Media Arts and Design Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- SMAD 497. Advanced Projects in Media Arts and Design Credits: 3.00
- SOCI 391. Study Abroad Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- SOCI 485. Sociology Course Assistantship Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOCI 490. Independent Study in Sociology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOCI 492. Internship in Sociology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOWK 481. Social Work Field Practicum I Credits: 6.00
- SOWK 482. Social Work Field Practicum II Credits: 6.00
- SPAN 490. Special Studies in Spanish Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SRM 482. Internship in Sport and Recreation Management Credits: 6.00
- SRM 490. Special Studies in Sport and Recreation Management Credits: 3.00
- TESL 381. Practicum in TESOL Instructional Strategies Credits: 3.00
- TESL 385. Practicum in TESOL Credits: 1.00-3.00
- TESL 480. Student Teaching/Internship Credits: 5.00
- WGSS 301. Feminist Blogging: Writing for Shout Out! JMU Credits: 3.00
- WGSS 492. Internship in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
Department-Approved Honors for Non-Minor StudentsCurrent JMU students who are not in the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor may pursue independent scholarship or creative activity leading to the completion of a Departmental Honors Capstone Project in their major or minor. These students must declare their interest in completing departmental honors and must obtain Honors College permission and submit the final project to the Honors College. Upon approval of the major or minor academic unit and the Honors College a graduation designation with distinction in the major or minor is awarded to students completing this project with a grade of “B” or better. Departmental Honors Capstone for Non-Minor Students- Capstone students will earn a graduation designation as “With Distinction in [Major or Minor].”
*Some majors have specific courses that have been approved for the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor; please contact an Honors Academic Advisor and your Honors Liaison with specific questions. |
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The College Essay. 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success.
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The Honors College seeks to develop a diverse community of inquisitive and aspirational learners from all parts of campus through distinctive and challenging educational experiences. Under the guidance of recognized teacher-scholars, this program offers students the opportunity to cultivate the habits of critical thinking, independent analysis ...
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Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor Requirements. All students must complete a total of 25 credit hours. Honors Scholar minors need to show progression in honors coursework and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in honors courses in order to remain in good standing in the college. Exceptions may be granted based on faculty and student ...
For the 2023-2024 academic year, that amount is $13,576. The scholarship is given annually by the Dingledine-Bluestone Academic Selection Committee within the JMU Honors College. This year the Honors College will be awarding 1 Dingledine-Bluestone scholarship. All eligible in-state and out-of-state students entering JMU as Honors College first ...
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2023-2024 Common Application Supplemental Essay Prompts and 2023-2024 Coalition Application Supplemental Essay Prompts, in addition to other school-specific supplemental essays for the HS Class of 2024 released during summer 2023. ... James Madison University: ... but they do have required essays for students applying to the Honors College, ...
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Completion of the following courses for a total of 3 credits and final completion of the project. HON 401. Introduction to Honors ePortfolio Credits: 1.00-2.00. HON 402. Honors ePortfolio Credits: 1.00-2.00. Portfolio students must complete an additional 3.00 credits of Honors approved coursework. Students completing the Senior Portfolio ...