B.A. in Philosophy and Religion
James Madison University
Key Information
Campus location
Harrisonburg, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 6,434 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* in-state tuition fee | $15,076: out-of-state tuition fee. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
Grapple with the insights of great thinkers from across the world and throughout history while developing skills in critical thinking, argument analysis and cultural literacy.
We prepare graduates to meet a rapidly changing world. Students who choose to concentrate in philosophy will study ancient and contemporary philosophers as they engage in rigorous debate, ask the big questions and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Students who choose to concentrate in religion are introduced to the academic study of the world's religions. They dive into the sacred texts, rituals, histories and ethics of different cultures while learning to communicate effectively with those who think differently from themselves. The interdisciplinary philosophy and interdisciplinary religion concentrations allow students to craft their own majors by counting up to nine credits from outside of the department toward the major.
Students majoring in Philosophy and Religion may choose one of four concentrations: either philosophy, religion, interdisciplinary philosophy or interdisciplinary religion.
The philosophy concentration focuses on major figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant. Students will study problems arising in contemporary movements such as analytic philosophy, existentialism and American philosophy; students will be introduced to the major subdivisions of philosophy, including logic, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy and law, philosophy of science and philosophy of religion.
The religion concentration focuses on the major religious traditions of the world––Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam––as well as their expression in diverse cultures and contexts. Topic areas in the study of religion include eastern religions, western religions, Biblical studies, ethics, religion and society, and religious thought and theology. Religion majors make connections between religion and other areas of knowledge, such as literature, politics, medicine, history, and the arts. Students will assess the role religion plays in contemporary social and political contexts, American and global.
The interdisciplinary philosophy concentration is designed for students who want to concentrate in philosophy but also apply philosophical ideas to work in other departments.
The interdisciplinary religion concentration is designed for students who want to concentrate in religion but also integrate their work in religion with work in another, complementary disciplinary area.
Both philosophy and the academic study of religion prepare students to meet a rapidly changing world. Students completing a philosophy and religion major will be able to think critically, rigorously analyze arguments, listen carefully to the viewpoints of others, construct views that are based on sound reasoning and evidence, and communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and in speaking. They will grapple with the insights of some of the greatest figures in history as they learn to contextualize texts, issues and phenomena to arrive at well-informed and enlightened interpretations.
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Curriculum
Required Courses
- General Education 41 Credit Hours 1
- Foreign Language classes (intermediate level required) 0-14 Credit Hours 2
- Philosophy course (in addition to General Education courses) 3 Credit Hours
- University electives 26-43 Credit Hours
- Major requirements (listed below) 33-36 Credit Hours
Footnotes
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary.
2 The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by successful completion of the second semester of the intermediate level of the student’s chosen language (typically 232) or by placing out of that language through the Department of Foreign Language’s placement test.
Interdisciplinary Philosophy Concentration
Concentration Core Courses
- PHIL 250. Introduction to Symbolic Logic Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 330. Moral Theory Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 340. Ancient Greek Philosophy Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 341. Modern Philosophy Credits: 3.00
Choose one of the following Metaphysics/Epistemology courses: 3 Credit Hours
Depending on the manner in which they are taught, the following topics classes may be counted toward the metaphysics/epistemology requirement if they are approved by petition to the academic unit head: PHIL 390 and PHIL 391.
- REL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 300. Knowledge & Belief Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 311. Metaphysics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 392. Philosophy of Mind Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 394. Self and Identity Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 396. Philosophy of Physics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 397. Philosophy of Space and Time Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 398. Philosophy of Quantum Theory Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 410. Philosophy of Science Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 380. Philosophy of Language Credits: 3.00
Philosophy electives (nine credits at the 300 level or above): 12 Credit Hours
If the student takes PHIL 101 as part of Cluster Two in the General Education program it can double count as one course of this elective section. Neither PHIL 120 nor PHIL 150 can be used as an elective.
Cognate of three courses from one or more disciplinary areas outside of philosophy: 9 Credit Hours
Interdisciplinary Religion Concentration
Concentration Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours
- REL 101. Religions of the World [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00
- REL 200. Exploring Religion Credits: 3.00
Capstone
Your capstone also fulfills one of your track or breadth requirements. Choose one of the following courses:
- REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3.00
- REL 440. Topics in Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 450. Religion and Society Credits: 3.00
- REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00
- REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
Track Requirements: 12 Credit Hours
Choose 4 courses from one track. This will be your home track.
Breadth Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Choose two additional courses outside of your home track. These two courses cannot be from the same track and they cannot be cross-listed in your home track.
Interdisciplinary Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Choose three relevant courses from other disciplines or departments (in consultation with your Religion adviser).
Elective: 3 Credit Hours
Choose an additional Religion course in order to reach 36 total credit hours for the major. Your electives may be from any of the tracks. They may also include any of these courses outside the track system:
- REL 490. Special Studies in Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 493. Religion Course Assistantship Credits: 3.00
- REL 495. Religion Internship Credits: 3.00
- REL 499A. Honors Thesis Credits: 1.00
- REL 499B. Honors Thesis Credits: 3.00
Religion Tracks
Track 1: Eastern Traditions
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Gandhi, Non-violence and Global Transformation)
- REL 288. Introduction to Buddhism Credits: 3.00
- REL 310. (Re)thinking Order and Chaos: An Introduction to Hinduism Credits: 3.00
- REL 313. Classical Chinese Thought Credits: 3.00
- REL 314. Gandhi and the Other 9/11 Credits: 3.00
- REL 317. Introduction to Daoism Credits: 3.00
- REL 323. Comparative Ethics East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 372. Religion and Medicine, East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 386. Topics in Buddhist Studies Credits: 3.00
- REL 387. Buddhist Literature and Liberation Credits: 3.00
- REL 388. Tibetan Buddhism Credits: 3.00
- REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3.00
- REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
Track 2: Western Traditions
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Islamic Civilization)
- REL 201. Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 202. Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 210. Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 250. Islamic Religious Traditions Credits: 3.00
- REL 306. Gender and Sexuality in Islam Credits: 3.00
- REL 307. Knowledge and Identity in Islam Credits: 3.00
- REL 320. Judaism Credits: 3.00
- REL 323. Comparative Ethics East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 324. Latinx and Latin American Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 325. Catholicism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
- REL 330. Religions of Africa and the African Diaspora Credits: 3.00
- REL 332. Born Again Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 334. New Religious Movements Credits: 3.00
- REL 336. African-American Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 340. Introduction to Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 342. The Historical Jesus Quest Credits: 3.00
- REL 343. Paul and the Origins of Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 348. Christianity in Global Context Credits: 3.00
- REL 362. Introduction to U.S. Religious History Credits: 3.00
or - HIST 362. Introduction to U.S. Religious History Credits: 3.00
- REL 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
or - IA 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
- REL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
- REL 440. Topics in Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00
Track 3: Biblical Studies and Theology
- REL 201. Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 202. Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 325. Catholicism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
- REL 333. Angels, Demons and Dreams in Ancient Judaism and Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 340. Introduction to Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 341. Early Christian Gospels: Origins, History and Conflict Credits: 3.00
- REL 342. The Historical Jesus Quest Credits: 3.00
- REL 343. Paul and the Origins of Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
or - ENVT 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
- REL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
- REL 377. Hermeneutics Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 377. Hermeneutics Credits: 3.00
- REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00
Track 4: Religion and Society
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Gandhi, Non-violence and Global Transformation)
- REL 102. Religion, Spirituality and the Meaning of Life [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00
- REL 210. Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 280. Religion and Science Credits: 3.00
- REL 306. Gender and Sexuality in Islam Credits: 3.00
- REL 310. (Re)thinking Order and Chaos: An Introduction to Hinduism Credits: 3.00
- REL 314. Gandhi and the Other 9/11 Credits: 3.00
- REL 315. Women and Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 322. Sociology of Religion Credits: 3.00
or - SOCI 322. Sociology of Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 324. Latinx and Latin American Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 330. Religions of Africa and the African Diaspora Credits: 3.00
- REL 332. Born Again Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 334. New Religious Movements Credits: 3.00
- REL 336. African-American Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 348. Christianity in Global Context Credits: 3.00
- REL 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
or - IA 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
- REL 365. Religion and Film Credits: 3.00
- REL 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
or - ENVT 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
- REL 371. Religion and Disability Credits: 3.00
- REL 372. Religion and Medicine, East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 383. The Global Refugee Crisis and Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 388. Tibetan Buddhism Credits: 3.00
- REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3.00
- REL 450. Religion and Society Credits: 3.00
- REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
- REL 373. Race and Religion Credits: 3.00
Philosophy Concentration
Concentration Core Courses
- PHIL 250. Introduction to Symbolic Logic Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 330. Moral Theory Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 340. Ancient Greek Philosophy Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 341. Modern Philosophy Credits: 3.00
Choose one History of Philosophy courses: 3 Credit Hours
Depending on the manner in which they are taught, the following topics classes may be counted toward the history requirement if they are approved by petition to the academic unit head: PHIL 390, PHIL 391 and PHIL 460.
- PHIL 342. Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 343. Stoics, Skeptics and Epicureans Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 344. Existentialism Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 370. American Philosophy Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
or - REL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 376. Nietzsche Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 377. Hermeneutics Credits: 3.00
or - REL 377. Hermeneutics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 430. Analytic Philosophy Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 466. Kant Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 468. Phenomenology Credits: 3.00
Choose one Metaphysics/Epistemology courses: 3 Credit Hours
Depending on the manner in which they are taught, the following topics classes may be counted toward the metaphysics/epistemology requirement if they are approved by petition to the academic unit head: PHIL 390 and PHIL 391.
- PHIL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
or - REL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 300. Knowledge & Belief Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 311. Metaphysics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 392. Philosophy of Mind Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 394. Self and Identity Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 396. Philosophy of Physics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 397. Philosophy of Space and Time Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 398. Philosophy of Quantum Theory Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 410. Philosophy of Science Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 380. Philosophy of Language Credits: 3.00
Philosophy electives (nine credits at the 300 level or above): 15 Credit Hours
If the student takes PHIL 101 as part of Cluster Two in the General Education program it can double count as one course of this elective section. Neither PHIL 120 nor PHIL 150 can be used as an elective.
Religion Concentration
Concentration Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours
- REL 101. Religions of the World [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00
- REL 200. Exploring Religion Credits: 3.00
Capstone
Your capstone also fulfills one of your track or breadth requirements. Choose one of the following:
- REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3.00
- REL 440. Topics in Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00
- REL 450. Religion and Society Credits: 3.00
- REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
Track Requirements: 12 Credit Hours
Choose 4 courses from one track. This will be your home track.
Breadth Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Choose 3 additional courses: one from each of the other tracks. None of these may be cross-listed in your home track.
Electives: 6 Credit Hours
Choose additional Religion courses in order to reach 33 total credit hours for the major. Your electives may be from any of the tracks. They may also include any of these courses outside the track system:
- REL 490. Special Studies in Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 493. Religion Course Assistantship Credits: 3.00
- REL 495. Religion Internship Credits: 3.00
- REL 499A. Honors Thesis Credits: 1.00
- REL 499B. Honors Thesis Credits: 3.00
Religion Tracks
Track 1: Eastern Traditions
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Gandhi, Non-violence and Global Transformation)
- REL 288. Introduction to Buddhism Credits: 3.00
- REL 310. (Re)thinking Order and Chaos: An Introduction to Hinduism Credits: 3.00
- REL 313. Classical Chinese Thought Credits: 3.00
- REL 314. Gandhi and the Other 9/11 Credits: 3.00
- REL 317. Introduction to Daoism Credits: 3.00
- REL 323. Comparative Ethics East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 372. Religion and Medicine, East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 386. Topics in Buddhist Studies Credits: 3.00
- REL 387. Buddhist Literature and Liberation Credits: 3.00
- REL 388. Tibetan Buddhism Credits: 3.00
- REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3.00
- REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
Track 2: Western Traditions
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Islamic Civilization)
- REL 201. Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 202. Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 210. Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 250. Islamic Religious Traditions Credits: 3.00
- REL 306. Gender and Sexuality in Islam Credits: 3.00
- REL 307. Knowledge and Identity in Islam Credits: 3.00
- REL 320. Judaism Credits: 3.00
- REL 323. Comparative Ethics East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 324. Latinx and Latin American Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 325. Catholicism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
- REL 330. Religions of Africa and the African Diaspora Credits: 3.00
- REL 332. Born Again Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 334. New Religious Movements Credits: 3.00
- REL 336. African-American Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 340. Introduction to Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 342. The Historical Jesus Quest Credits: 3.00
- REL 343. Paul and the Origins of Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 348. Christianity in Global Context Credits: 3.00
- REL 362. Introduction to U.S. Religious History Credits: 3.00
or - HIST 362. Introduction to U.S. Religious History Credits: 3.00
- REL 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
or - IA 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
- REL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
- REL 440. Topics in Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00
Track 3: Biblical Studies and Theology
- REL 201. Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 202. Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3.00
- REL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 218. Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 325. Catholicism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
- REL 333. Angels, Demons and Dreams in Ancient Judaism and Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 340. Introduction to Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 341. Early Christian Gospels: Origins, History and Conflict Credits: 3.00
- REL 342. The Historical Jesus Quest Credits: 3.00
- REL 343. Paul and the Origins of Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
or - ENVT 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
- REL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 375. Nineteenth Century Philosophy and Theology Credits: 3.00
- REL 377. Hermeneutics Credits: 3.00
or - PHIL 377. Hermeneutics Credits: 3.00
- REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00
Track 4: Religion and Society
- HUM 252. Global Cultures [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Gandhi, Non-violence and Global Transformation)
- REL 102. Religion, Spirituality and the Meaning of Life [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00
- REL 210. Religion in America Credits: 3.00
- REL 280. Religion and Science Credits: 3.00
- REL 306. Gender and Sexuality in Islam Credits: 3.00
- REL 310. (Re)thinking Order and Chaos: An Introduction to Hinduism Credits: 3.00
- REL 314. Gandhi and the Other 9/11 Credits: 3.00
- REL 315. Women and Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 322. Sociology of Religion Credits: 3.00
or - SOCI 322. Sociology of Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 324. Latinx and Latin American Christianity Credits: 3.00
- REL 330. Religions of Africa and the African Diaspora Credits: 3.00
- REL 332. Born Again Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 334. New Religious Movements Credits: 3.00
- REL 336. African-American Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 348. Christianity in Global Context Credits: 3.00
- REL 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
or - IA 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace Credits: 3.00
- REL 365. Religion and Film Credits: 3.00
- REL 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
or - ENVT 366. Religion, Animals and the Environment Credits: 3.00
- REL 371. Religion and Disability Credits: 3.00
- REL 372. Religion and Medicine, East and West Credits: 3.00
- REL 383. The Global Refugee Crisis and Religion Credits: 3.00
- REL 388. Tibetan Buddhism Credits: 3.00
- REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning Credits: 3.00
- REL 450. Religion and Society Credits: 3.00
- REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World Credits: 3.00
- REL 373. Race and Religion Credits: 3.00
Career Opportunities
A successful career and a meaningful life is what it’s all about. Whether it’s an internship, a great first job or a top graduate school appointment, JMU Dukes make their dreams ignite. You will, too.
Here are current openings available to JMU students.
Jobs for JMU Students
Politics
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- Budget and Program Analyst at City of Detroit
- Account Manager- Raleigh, NC at Apex Systems
- Manager I - Prevention & Intervention - E055 at Fresno Unified School District
- Manager II (General) - Transportation - E211 at Fresno Unified School District
- Small Business Ombudsman/Mobile Source Specialist - Environmental Consultant - Job ID 59167 at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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Government
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- Entry Level Software Engineer - On-Site at SRC, Inc
- Government Risk Strategy Consulting Associate - Winter 2023 at RSM US LLP
- Government Risk Strategy Consulting Associate - Summer 2023 at RSM US LLP
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Law Enforcement
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- Full Stack developer at Finalcover LLC
- Frontend Developer at Finalcover LLC
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- Staff Attorney at Michigan Supreme Court
- Police Officer 1- OPOTA Cert required at Summit Behavioral Healthcare
- Personnel Security Specialist - Investigations Case Analyst at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) - HQ Quantico, VA
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- DevOps Engineer at Modine Manufacturing Company
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- Kobre & Kim LLP | Litigation Assistant Position | Seoul (Immediate Start) at Kobre & Kim, LLP
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- Deputy Juvenile Probation Officer I- Malta, Montana, Mord at Montana Judicial Branch
Internships for JMU Students
Academic
- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (AZ, NM) at Army Civilian Careers
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- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (CA, NM) at Army Civilian Careers
- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (Chicago, IL) at Army Civilian Careers
- Cinematographer Internship at iHeartMedia
- Graphic Design Internship at Georgia State Games
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- 2023 Summer Internships – Dayton, OH at Reynolds and Reynolds
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- Summer Intern-Solutions Strategy & Analytics Delivery at Vizient, Inc.
- Summer Intern-Strategy Management at Vizient, Inc.
- Summer Intern- Application Development at Vizient, Inc.
- Summer Intern-Solutions Strategy & Management at Vizient, Inc.
- Summer Intern- Technology at Vizient, Inc.
- IT Operations Intern at Modine Manufacturing Company
- IT Operations Intern at Modine Manufacturing Company
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Academic Research
- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (AZ, NM) at Army Civilian Careers
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- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (Rock Island, IL) at Army Civilian Careers
- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (St. Louis, MO) at Army Civilian Careers
- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (CA, NM) at Army Civilian Careers
- Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture) (CEI) (Chicago, IL) at Army Civilian Careers
- 2023 Spring Research and Analysis Internship at Partnership for Public Service
- International Research Analyst at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
- Research Analyst at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
- Community Resource Reporting at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
- Summer Intern, Investment Management at Strategic Investment Group
- Analyst Summer Intern at Rystad Energy
- Summer 2023 Academic Research Internship at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- 2023 AI & Data Science Summer Associate Program at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- 2023 Quantitative Analytics Summer Associate Program at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- University Intern, Disputes & Economics (Competition & Class Action) at Ankura
- University Intern, Disputes & Economics (Financial Services Disputes) at Ankura
- Spring 2023 Social Media Intern at C4ADS
- 2023 Research & Development Summer Internship - Montvale, NJ at Reckitt
Spiritual
- Summer Camp Staff - Cabin Counselor, Adventure Team, Lifeguard, at Camp Rockmont
- Content Creator Internship - Campus Ministry at Cru
- LeaderworX at Center for FaithJustice
- Research Intern - FamilyLife at Cru
- Global Internship - Summer 2023 at Samaritan's Purse
- International Internship - Spring 2023 at Samaritan's Purse
- 2023 Summer Internship at Jill's House
- Summer School Teacher - CfUT 2023 at Center for Urban Teaching
- Fall Advocacy Internship at International Christian Concern
- Fall Program Management Internship at International Christian Concern
- Sports Ministry Spring Semester Internship at Athletes in Action
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- Shelterwood Academy Mentor (one-year PAID Internship PLUS bonuses) at Shelterwood Academy
- Guest Spaces Intern at Ridgecrest Conference Center
- Food Service Intern at Ridgecrest Conference Center
- Facilities Intern at Ridgecrest Conference Center
- Major Gifts Intern at The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command
- Donor Video & Media Internship, Non-Paid & Non-Support Raising at Cru
Legal
- Corporate Compliance Intern at ProAssurance
- Student Spring Intern - Law and Policy Section - ENRD/DOJ at U.S. Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division, Law & Policy Section
- Law Clerk Intern - Consumer at Santander Bank, N.A.
- Legal Intern at Food & Water Watch
- Software Development Intern at Trane Technologies
- Winter Internship Opportunities- Four Seasons Jackson Hole at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Paid Student Mediator Internship for Undergrad, $15/hr at New York State Office of the Attorney General
- 2023 Summer Corporate Internship - Legal at Hilton
- Sr. Intern (Co-op), Advanced Technology at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Summer Sales Intern at Guidepoint
- UX Designer / UX Researcher Intern - Summer 2023 Internship (Meraki) at Cisco
- Cybersecurity Summer Intern at The Home Depot
- Marketing Assistant (Internship) at Ben Glass Law
- Manufacturing Engineering Internship at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- University Intern, Joint Venture & Partnership at Ankura
- Temporary Project Assistant: Southern & East Africa at National Democratic Institute
- Law Clerk Internship at Santander Bank, N.A.
- AutoZone Summer 2023 Internship Program at AutoZone, Inc.
- Enterprise Applications & Infrastructure Engineer - Summer FY23 Internship (Meraki) at Cisco
Scholarships and Funding
Madison awards more than 400 one- to four-year scholarships each year to incoming students. The primary criterion for merit-based scholarships is exceptional academic performance. Other selection criteria may include leadership, involvement, and career goals.
The Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. To access the Madison Scholarships Hub, log in to MyMadison. Under the Applicant tab, click on the Madison Scholarships Hub logo.
All students are encouraged to fill out the General Application in the Madison Scholarships Hub to be considered for various scholarship opportunities. Qualifications for the majority of our scholarships are based on the General Application information as well as information pulled directly from your admissions application.
Review the criteria carefully for any recommended scholarship opportunities you are presented with and if you meet the qualifications, click apply to submit the additional required information. Deadlines vary across departments so be sure to complete the General Application as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Some scholarship opportunities become available starting in the fall while others open later so be sure to check back in January, February and March.