Choose your major from the list below for information about pre-enrolling. In addition to the information below, you can read about each major in the JMU Undergraduate Catalog. 

Majors and Pre-Professional Programs

  • JMU offers the following Pre-Professional Health minors: Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
  • For more information on each minor, including recommended courses and advising information, see the Pre-Professional Health website.
  • Students may choose any major with a Pre-Professional Health minor.

Interested in teaching? JMU offers the following majors (see major tabs for more specific information):

  • Inclusive Early Childhood Education - dual endorsement in pre K-3 and special education birth-age 5
  • Elementary Education - pre K-6
  • Middle Grades Education - 6-8, English, mathematics, science, social studies
  • Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) - K-12 (see the Kinesiology major/PHETE concentration)
  • Secondary Education - 6-12 (biology, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, physics, social studies)
  • Special Education - K-12, General or Adapted Curriculum
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - K-12

Additional education programs - see the appropriate academic major and click the links below for education-specific information:

  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the Accounting advising checklist. Please note: While a grade of C is acceptable for “CR” and acceptable for COB 300 acceptance, Accounting majors need a ‘B’ or better in both COB 241 and COB 242 in order to take ACTG courses.  Original grades earned at previous schools will be considered.  Accounting majors are strongly encouraged to retake COB 241 at JMU for upper-level ACTG preparation.
  • For more information about the major, visit the School of Accounting website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • If you don’t already have credit for ANTH 195, 196 or 197 on your transfer credit report, register for those courses first.  
  • You can choose to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree in Anthropology; review the degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course. 
  • Review the major checklist, and visit the Anthropology Department website for more information on the major. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Only students who have been admitted by ‘artistic admission’ to the School of Art by a portfolio review are eligible to declare the B.F.A. major in Architectural Design.  
  • Check your Transfer Credit Report in MyMadison to see which JMU art foundation courses you have already received credit for or have pending credit for. Your advisor will help you obtain permission to enroll in any art foundation courses you still need: ART 102, 104, 106 & 108. 
  • Review the Architectural Design B.F.A. requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.  
  • The Architectural Design B.F.A. degree requires three academic years of sequenced JMU coursework; there are no transfer equivalents for core courses in this sequence. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Architectural Design website. 
  • For information on the K-12 Art Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.

Art - B.A. or B.S. degree

  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Art are art majors that offer students a breadth of knowledge with a foundation in the humanities (B.A.) or in the sciences and/or social sciences (B.S.). Unlike the B.F.A. in Art, these degrees do not require ‘artistic admission’ to the School of Art by a portfolio review. 
  • Check your Transfer Credit Report in MyMadison to see which JMU art foundation courses you have already received credit for or have pending credit for. Your advisor will help you obtain permission to enroll in any art foundation courses you still need: ART 102, 104, & 106. 
  • Review the degree requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog, depending on your preferred path: 
  • Consider 200- and 300-level art and studio electives as appropriate. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Art website. 

Art - B.F.A. degree

  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Only students who have been admitted by ‘artistic admission’ to the School of Art by a portfolio review are eligible to declare the B.F.A. major in Art.  
  • Check your Transfer Credit Report in MyMadison to see which JMU art foundation courses you have already received credit for or have pending credit for. Your advisor will help you obtain permission to enroll in any art foundation courses you still need: ART 102, 104, 106 & 108. 
  • Review the Art B.F.A. requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog. 
  • Students who haven’t applied and/or been accepted to the B.F.A. program are recommended to declare the B.A. or B.S. in Art Studio major (see separate listing on this page), with the potential to apply or reapply to the B.F.A. program during their first semester at JMU. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Art website. 

For information on the K-12 Art Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.

  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the Art History B.A. requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog. Art History is a B.A. degree; review the B.A. degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • Enroll in ARTH 205 (Survey of World Art I) for your first semester, if you have not yet taken the equivalent course; if you have completed ARTH 205, enroll in ARTH 206 (Survey of World Art II). It is recommended to take them in order.
  • Enroll in ARTH 300, the Art History Seminar, a core major class, at the earliest opportunity: it is offered in alternating Fall terms. Speak to your advisor about taking this course and your plans for graduation. If the course is not offered in your first semester at JMU, your advisor will encourage you to connect with the Art History Coordinator about your plans to take ARTH 300.
  • You are able to enroll in the majority of the 300- and 400-level classes while simultaneously taking ARTH 205 or ARTH 206.
  • If you have not yet taken two Art or Design classes to fulfill these major requirements, you can begin these in your first semester as well.
  • With careful planning and close consultation with your advisor, you can complete Art History major coursework in two years, including ARTH 205 and ARTH 206, as needed.
  • To learn more about the major in general, visit the Art History website.
  • For information on the K-12 Art Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the Biology Department website for more information on the major.
  • You can choose to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree in Biology; review the degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • Are you pursuing a Pre-Professional Health minor? Visit the Pre-Professional Health website
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig, at zwanzira@jmu.edu for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the Biophysical Chemistry checklist for more information on major courses.  
  • Visit the Biophysical Chemistry website for more information on the major.  
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the Chemistry concentrations and checklists and the Chemistry Department website for more information on the major.
  • Are you pursuing a Pre-Professional Health minor? Visit the Pre-Professional Health website
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig, at zwanzira@jmu.edu for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Register for CSD 200, Introduction to Communication Disorders and any General Education, degree and/or any CSD science/cognate requirements.
  • Review the major and degree requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
  • Go to the CSD Advising Resources page for information about CSD advising.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • SCOM 240/240L are required for admission to the major. Prerequisite: SCOM 121, 122 or 123.
  • If you have transfer credit for one of the prerequisites listed above, register for SCOM 240, Introduction to Communication Theory, and SCOM 240L, Communication Theory lab (note: section numbers must match for both classes). Admission to the major is based on availability to the most qualified students as determined by performance in SCOM 240 and 240L.
  • You may take not more than 9 credit hours of SCOM courses (including SCOM 240/240L, 3 credits) prior to being admitted to the major.
  • All SCOM majors are required to have a minor, OR a 2nd major OR a cognate of 12 hours outside of SCOM at the 3/400 level.
  • Review the information in the Canvas course about B.A. and B.S. degree requirements (the B.S. in SCOM requires that one of your math courses be MATH 220, Elementary Statistics), General Education, minors and electives to help you build a full-time schedule.
  • Visit the Communication Studies website for more information on the major and to view the program checklists.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the CIS advising checklist. Please note: CIS majors are advised to complete CIS 221 prior to COB 300, however, it is not required. Transfer students interested in taking CIS 221, should talk to the CIS academic advisor.
  • For more information on the major, visit the CIS Department website.
  • Most Computer Science course credit does not transfer by default. Transfer credit decisions are made after the completion of placement tests and consultation with your advisor. You must complete the appropriate placement tests before you may proceed with registration in your major courses. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Once you have completed the placement tests, you must make an appointment with your advisor to finalize transfer credit decisions and discuss registration.
  • Review the CS curriculum, and view sample plans of study for transfer students.
  • Visit the Computer Science Department website or more information on the major.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the JMU Dance Program website for more information on the major and view the audition and admission requirements.
  • Dance is a B.A. degree; review the degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • For information on the K-12 Dance Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Dietetics is a competitive program and prerequisites are required for admission to the major. Check your transfer credit report and register for any classes you still may need off the Dietetics prerequisite list.
  • Visit the Dietetics website for more information on the curriculum and the advising checklists.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • See the Undergraduate Catalog for required courses and review the B.A. degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • For more information on the major, visit the Geology and Environmental Science website.
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig, at zwanzira@jmu.edu for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • If you are interested in the B.A. or B.S. degree, review the BA/BS checklist. If you have completed prerequisites, consider enrolling in ECON 284 Introduction to Quantitative Methods, to prepare for upper-level economics coursework. 
  • If you are interested in the B.B.A. degree, review the BBA checklist.
  • For more information on the major and degree options, visit the Economics Department website.
  • Begin by emailing a copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) to your advisor: last names A-L contact Annette Fornadel (forna2am@jmu.edu); last names M-Z contact Amber Loyacano (loyacaae@jmu.edu). They will review them and contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to your advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • The following courses are required for admission to Teacher Education: WRTC 103, PSYC 160, and EDUC 200. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. In addition, all education students should take the ALEKS Math Assessment; if you achieve a score of ≥46, that will satisfy the math assessment requirement for admission to Teacher Education. 
  • Students with transfer credit for all three of the prerequisites should register for EXED 200 and ELED 208, 272 and 310. 
  • Additional courses required for ELED:
    • HIST 101 or 102
    • GEOG 200 or ANTH 195
    • HIST 225 or POSC 225
    • MATH 110 and 210; students who took MTH 195 at BRCC or LRCC should receive credit for MATH 110.
    • Students also need three sciences: ISCI 171, 172 and 173. General courses in geology, chemistry or physics, and biology may satisfy some or all of these requirements.
    •  Consult your ELED advisor if you have transfer credit for any of these courses.
  • Read more about admission to Teacher Education and review the ELED Academic Planner Checklist.
  • For more information about the major, see the ELED website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Ms. Powell, use her calendly link: https://calendly.com/schedule-with-shae.  
  • Visit the Department of Engineering website for more information on the curriculum and program requirements.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the English Department website for more information and to view the advising checklist. If you don’t already have credit for the 9 credit hours of introductory courses, or for ENG 299 (Writing about Literature), register for those first.
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig, at zwanzira@jmu.edu for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • You may choose exploratory IF you have fewer than 30 transfer credits. If you choose exploratory, your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • If you have more than 30 transfer credits, you must declare a major:
    - If you are leaning toward a particular major, but aren't sure, it's better to declare that major so you can meet with that major's advisor, who can help you decide if it's the right major for you.
    - If you have no idea what major to choose, email transferadvising@jmu.edu and we'll help you look at your options. You may also find the Career Guide to JMU Majors helpful in making your decision.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the Finance advising checklist.
  • For more information on the major, visit the Finance Department website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Register for major course GEOG 210. Students who are not bringing in transfer credit for statistics (MATH 220) should complete the math decision tree to determine if they need to take the ALEKS math assessment.
  • You can choose to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree in Geography; review the degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • For more information on the major, see the Geography website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • See the Undergraduate Catalog for required courses. Geology requires calculus and statistics; if you aren't sure if you have the correct credit, complete the math decision tree to see if you need to take the ALEKS math assessment.
  • For more information, visit the Geology and Environmental Science website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the list of required courses for the major. Sign up for REL 101 and/or REL 200 if you do not have transfer credit for them; you can also consider courses from the four tracks within the major, including the one you choose as your home track. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Philosophy & Religion website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Only students who have been admitted by ‘artistic admission’ to the School of Art by a portfolio review are eligible to declare the B.F.A. major in Graphic Design.
  • Check your Transfer Credit Report in MyMadison to see which JMU art foundation courses you have already received credit for or have pending credit for. Your advisor will help you obtain permission to enroll in any art foundation courses you still need: ART 102, 104, 106 & 108.
  • Review the Graphic Design requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
  • The Graphic Design B.F.A. degree requires three academic years of sequenced JMU coursework; there are no transfer equivalents for core courses in this sequence.
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Graphic Design website.
  • For information on the K-12 Art Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.
  • A Health Sciences advisor, Ms. Laura Blosser or Ms. Alisabeth Gheen, will review your transfer credit report and send you a personalized major checklist with recommended courses by Tuesday, December 10. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Want to learn more about Health Sciences at JMU? Review the Health Sciences Advising Blog.
  • Are you pursuing a Pre-Professional Health minor? Visit the Pre-Profession Health Website.
  • Ms. Joy Lohr, Health Services Administration advisor (lohrja@jmu.edu), will contact you regarding major requirements and registration information by Tuesday, December 10. You will be assigned to Ms. Lohr via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so she has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • The following courses are required for admission to the HSA major: CIS/COB 204, ECON 201 and HTH 354. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. Review the HSA Course Planning Guide for information on required courses. 
  • For more information on the major, visit the the Health Services Administration website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • History is a B.A. degree; review the B.A. degree information in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • View the required courses in the Undergraduate Catalog and visit the History Department website for more information on the major.
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig, at zwanzira@jmu.edu for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the list of required courses for the major. You will want to focus on taking 200-level Hospitality Management (HM) courses during your first semester at JMU. 
  • Review the list of required courses for the General Business Minor. You will want to take one or two courses that you have not already received transfer credit for.
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Hospitality Management website.
  • Begin by emailing your unofficial college transcript(s) to your advisor, Annette Fornadel at forna2am@jmu.edu. She will review them and contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to Ms. Fornadel via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so she has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • The following courses are required for admission to Teacher Education: WRTC 103, PSYC 160, and EDUC 200. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. Additional courses to register for are EXED 200 and EDUC 310. 
  • All education students should take the ALEKS math assessment; a score of ≥46 satisfies the math assessment requirement for admission to Teacher Education.
  • Read more about admission to Teacher Education and review the degree and major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
  • For more information about the major, see the IECE website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Only students who have been admitted by ‘artistic admission’ to the School of Art by a portfolio review are eligible to declare the B.S. major in Industrial Design.
  • Review the Industrial Design requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
  • Check your Transfer Credit Report in MyMadison to see which JMU art foundation courses you have already received credit for or have pending credit for. Your advisor will help you obtain permission to enroll in any art foundation courses you still need: ART 102, 104 & 106.
  • Students who are interested in the Industrial Design major and have not yet applied for ‘artistic admission’ to the School of Art and/or who have not yet taken foundations classes, are eligible to declare the B.S. Art major. This allows a student to work on the B.S. degree, take foundation courses, and eventually apply for ‘artistic admission’ and entrance to the major.
  • The Industrial Design B.S. degree requires three academic years of sequenced JMU coursework; there are no transfer equivalents for core courses in this sequence.
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Industrial Design website.
  • For information on the K-12 Art Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • To learn more about the major, see the IT website and the Undergraduate Catalog.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • To learn more about the major, see the ISAT website and the Undergraduate Catalog.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Most students should plan to enroll in IA 150, 200, 240 adn 261, but your advisor will be in touch to solidfy this schedule. Students who are not bringing in transfer credit for statistics (MATH 220) should complete the math decision tree to determine if they need to take the ALEKS math assessment.
  • For more information on the major, see the IA website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Satisfaction of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the Natural World area of General Education and POSC 230 or POSC 240 are prerequisites for INTA 295, a core requirement.
  • International Affairs majors must choose an area of concentration. There are three international relations and five comparative study regional choices. See the International Affairs website for a list of the eight concentrations and see more information about the major. 
  • After choosing a concentration, click that link to view a checklist of required courses. Focus on completing Core Courses, then begin higher-level coursework as appropriate. 
  • Foreign language is also required (FL 300 and 320). You may register for FL 300 if you have transfer credit for FL 232 (intermediate II), or by placing into it via the foreign language placement exam.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the International Business advising checklist. Please note: The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in International Business requires foreign language and the completion of a minimum 6-week international experience. If you plan to study a language you have studied before, review the foreign language placement exam information in module 3 of the Canvas course.
  • For more information on the major, visit the International Business website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • You should register for JUST 200. If you are not bringing in transfer credit for statistics (MATH 220), you should complete the math decision tree to see if you need to take the ALEKS math assessment.
  • Review the information in the Canvas course modules about B.A. and B.S. degree requirements, General Education and electives to help you build a full-time schedule.
  • To learn more about the major, review the Justice Studies website and the Undergraduate Catalog:
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Prerequisite courses for admission to Exercise Science are KIN 100, KIN 202, BIO 290, BIO 270 and CHEM 131, 131L. You should enroll in any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. The pre or corequisites of BIO 270 are chemistry and statistics. Read about the admission process and review the curriculum for additional course options. 
  •  This concentration requires that you complete both calculus (MATH 205 or 235) and statistics (MATH 220). If you do not have transfer credit for one or both of these, you should complete the math decision tree to see if you need to take the ALEKS math assessment.
  • Read more about Exercise Science.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Prerequisite courses for admission to the PHETE concentration are BIO 290, EDUC 200*, PSYC 160*, KIN 100*, KIN 224, KIN 303, and KIN 312* (*grade of C or better required). WRTC 103 is also required for admission to Teacher Eduation. Read about the PHETE admission process and admission to Teacher Education.
  • All education students should take the ALEKS math assessment; a score of ≥46 satisfies the math assessment requirement for admission to Teacher Education.
  • Read more about the PHETE concentration.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the Management advising checklist.
  • For more information on the major, visit the Management Department website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the Marketing advising checklist.
  • For more information on the major, visit the Marketing Department website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • You can choose to pursue a B.S. or a B.A. degree in math; review the degree requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course. 
  • You can view a list of required courses in the Undergraduate Catalog: B.S. Requirements | B.A. Requirements. To learn more about the major, see the Math Department website.
  • If you're interested in teaching math, review the Secondary Education tab (grades 6-12) and contact the Secondary Education advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig (zwanzira@jmu.edu) for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 63 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • You should register for SMAD 101. Learn about admission to SMAD.
  • Review the information in the Canvas course modules about B.A. and B.S. degree requirements, General Education, and electives to help you build a full-time schedule.
  • To learn more about the major, see the SMAD website.
  • Begin by emailing your unofficial college transcript(s) to your advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig (zwanzira@jmu.edu) . She will review them and contact you to discuss registration by Tuesday, December 10. You will be assigned to Ms. Lewellen via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so she has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Courses required for admission to Teacher Education are WRTC 103, PSYC 160, and EDUC 200. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. Read about the additional requirements for admission to Teacher Education.
  • All education students should take the ALEKS math assessment; a score of ≥46 satisfies the math assessment requirements for admission to Teacher Education.
  • Read more about the major and review the endorsement course checklist for the content area you want to teach.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 63 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • See the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of required courses. If you are majoring in a language which you have previously studied, review the information about foreign language placement in module 3 of the Canvas course. 
  • To learn more about the major, see the MOFL website.
  • For information on the Foreign Language Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the Music Department website for more information on the major and view the audition and admission requirements.  
  • For information on the K-12 Music Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.  
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the Musical Theatre Program website for more information on the major and view the audition and admission requirements.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the list of required courses for the major. Enroll in Philosophy 101 if you have not yet had Philosophy 101 or an equivalent course.  Students who don’t receive the General Education waiver and need to satisfy their Cluster I Critical Thinking requirement should enroll in Philosophy 120, Critical Thinking or Philosophy 150, Ethical Reasoning. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Philosophy & Religion website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review your Transfer Credit Report to check which JMU courses you have received credit for. Math 235, 236 and 237 (Calculus I, II and III) are prerequisites or corequisites for many 200-level physics courses. If not yet complete, take the next course in the sequence during your first semester at JMU. If you are not bringing transfer credit in for MATH 235, you will need to complete the ALEKS math assessment in order to test into the course (accessed through the One Book). 
  • Review the Physics section in the Undergraduate Catalog to determine your next step in the physics and chemistry course sequences. If you have completed all 100- and 200-level physics requirements, consult with an advisor about next steps. 
  • Learn more about the major—and its options for fundamental, applied, multidisciplinary, or individual study—by visiting the Physics Department website. 
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig (zwanzira@jmu.edu) for assistance in choosing education courses.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Satisfaction of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the Natural World area of General Education and completion of POSC 201, POSC 225, POSC 230 or POSC 240 are prerequisites for POSC 295, a core requirement.
  • Review the required courses for the major. Focus on completing Core Courses as well as general degree requirements, then begin higher-level coursework as appropriate.
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Political Science website.
  • See the Secondary Education major tab if you’re interested in seeking teaching licensure, and contact the Secondary Education minor advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig (zwanzira@jmu.edu) for assistance in choosing education courses. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 63 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Register for PSYC 101 and MATH 220 (if eligible based on math placement score) if you don’t already have transfer credit. If you’ve already received credit for PSYC 101 and MATH 220, register for PSYC 210 or 212. If you have credit for all these courses, make sure you follow the additional admissions requirements on the link below (including the online orientation). Please see the Psychology checklist for more information.  
  • Visit the Department of Psychology website to view Psychology Admissions requirements and advising for Psychology majors. 
  • Review the information in the Canvas course modules about B.A. and B.S. degree requirements, General Education, and electives to help you build a full-time schedule. Note that the B.S. in psychology requires more courses than the traditional B.S. (outlined on the major checklist). 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Satisfaction of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the Natural World area of General Education and completion of POSC 201, POSC 225, POSC 230 or POSC 240 are prerequisites for POSC 295, a core requirement.
  • Review the list of required courses for the major. Focus on completing Core Courses as well as general degree requirements, then begin higher-level coursework in either the Public Policy Concentration or the Public Management Concentration. 
  • To learn more about the major visit the Public Administration website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Quantitative Finance majors also earn minors in economics and mathematics. Review the QFIN/double minor advising checklist. You also have the option to double major in QFIN and mathematics. Review the QFIN/Math double major advising checklist. Please note: The BS in Quantitative Finance is a “lock-step” program.  QFIN specific courses are only taught once a year, and they are prerequisites for each other.  Traditionally QFIN transfers take 3 years to graduate.
  • For more information on the major, visit the Finance Department website.
  • Begin by emailing your unofficial college transcript(s) to your advisor, Ms. Reilly Zwanzig (zwanzira@jmu.edu). She will review them and contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to Ms. Zwanzig via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so she has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Courses required for admission to Teacher Education are WRTC 103, PSYC 160, and EDUC 200. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. Read about the additional requirements for admission to Teacher Education.
  • All education students should take the ALEKS math assessment; a score of ≥46 satisfies the math assessment requirements for admission to Teacher Education.
  • There are two pathways to secondary education licensure:
    1. Undergraduate-only pathway: You will double major in secondary education and your content area. Review the content curriculum checklists for your content area (the combined undergraduate and graduate pathway is strongly recommended for students majoring in biology, chemistry, earlth science, or physics).
    2. Combined undergraduate and graduate pathway: You will major in your content area and minor in pre-professional secondary education, and complete a one-year Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree after completing the undergraduate degree. This pathway is strongly recommended for biology, chemistry, earth science and physics. It is an option for English, history, mathematics and political science. If you choose this path, be sure to also select secondary education under pre-professional programs.
  • Dr. Simon Funge reviews all transfer students’ transcripts for possible elective credit based on prior coursework. Begin by emailing your unofficial transcript to him at fungesp@jmu.edu. He will review it and contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to Dr. Funge via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so he has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Enroll in SOWK 287 and SOWK 288 (students who receive transfer credit for SOWK 287 will only need SOWK 288). 
  • If you plan to graduate in four semesters, you will need to have these supportive area requirements from transfer OR during your first semester at JMU: ANTH 195, Cultural Anthropology (or a course on race, culture and ethnicity); PSYC 101, Introduction to Psychology; PSYC 160, Lifespan Human Development or Developmental Psychology; SOCI 101, Introduction to Sociology; Math 220, Elementary Statistics; and American or State and Local Government (POSC 225 or 320). If you do not have these courses, you will not be able to progress in the program so please make sure you add them to your first semester at JMU.  Contact Dr. Funge with questions.   
  • After choosing Social Work, General Education and math courses, there may be room in your schedule for electives. Consult with Dr. Funge about options. 
  • Want to learn more about Social Work at JMU? Visit the Social Work website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • You should enroll in SOCI 110 and 140; students who have transfer credit for SOCI 101 may also enroll in SOCI 200.
  • You can earn a B.A. or B.S. degree in sociology. Review the B.A. and B.S. requirements in module 5 of the Canvas course.
  • You can view a list of required courses in the Undergraduate Catalog: B.A. Requirements | B.S. Requirements. For more information on the major, visit the Sociology Department website.
  • Begin by emailing your unofficial college transcript(s) to your advisor, Amber Loyacano at loyacaae@jmu.edu. She will review them and contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to Ms. Loyacano via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so she has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • The following courses are required for admission to Teacher Education: WRTC 103, PSYC 160, and EDUC 200. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. Additional courses to register for are EXED 200 and EDUC 310. 
  • All education students should take the ALEKS math assessment; a score of ≥46 satisfies the math assessment requirement for admission to Teacher Education.
  • Read more about admission to Teacher Education and review the SPED major course sequence.
  • To learn more about the major, see the SPED website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 1- to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Review the list of required courses for the major. You will want to focus on taking 200-level Sport and Recreation Management (SRM) courses during your first semester at JMU. 
  • Review the list of required courses for the General Business minor.  You will want to take one or two courses that you have not already received transfer credit for. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the Sport and Recreation Management website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • See the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of required courses. For more information about the major, visit the Statistics website.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so she has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • The following courses are required for admission to Teacher Education: WRTC 103, PSYC 160, and EDUC 200. You should register for any of these for which you do not have transfer credit. Additional courses to register for are EXED 200 and EDUC 310. 
  • All education students should take the ALEKS math assessment; a score of ≥46 satisfies the math assessment requirement for admission to Teacher Education.
  • You are required to complete a minor with this major. Consult your advisor about appropriate minors; you can read about declaring a minor at the top of this page.
  • Read more about admission to Teacher Education and review the degree and major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog. 
  • To learn more about the major, see the TESOL website. 
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • Visit the Theatre Program website for more information on the major and view the audition and admission requirements.  
  • For information on the K-12 Theatre Education Licensure, see the information in the Pre-Professional Teacher Education tab near the top of this page.
  • Your advisor will contact you by Tuesday, December 10 to discuss registration. You will be assigned to an advisor via the orientation reservation step in the One Book. Please complete this step by December 6 so your advisor has time to review your transfer credits before contacting you.
  • For course requirements, review the WRTC Major-at-a-Glance. If you have received transfer credit for WRTC 103, you will be eligible to begin 200-level coursework for the degree. 
  • To learn more about the major, visit the WRTC website. 

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