Q: Why do some majors sound the same? A: Sometimes a major’s name doesn’t fully
Teacher licensure JMU has four-year education majors to meet a vital nationwide need for trained and committed teachers. If you’re interested in secondary education, you also have the option of a five-year Master of Arts in Teaching program.
describe what you will study. Read the descriptions to learn more about possible careers.
After completing a four-year licensure program, you will have the opportunity to complete one of the Master of Education programs. If you wish to pursue the four-year program for secondary education, you must choose secondary education as your major and then choose your content area in the second drop-down box. Specific instructions for declaring the appropriate major are provided within the Orientation Reservation & Declaring a Major step.
Q: Does the major I declare matter? A: Yes, your academic advisor is assigned based on the major you declare
To gain the skills needed for this challenging profession, these majors require additional content, such as a second major, a minor or a content area. Keep in mind that admission to a teacher licensure preparation program is not automatic — you must apply after meeting program admission requirements. Please see jmu.edu/coe/academics.shtml for details. Your academic advisor will provide you more information at Summer Orientation. Graduates who complete JMU’s programs designed to lead to licensure or certification will meet qualifications for initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For information about licensure or certification in areas outside Virginia, visit jmu.edu/online/state-authorization/student-policies/licensure.shtml before enrolling in classes for that major.
for Orientation. It can also affect the courses you take your first semester.
Q: Can I change my major once I’ve declared it?
A: You can! Return to your Orientation
Reservation & Declaring a Major step at least two business days before your
Orientation date to change it.
Q: What if I am not ready to declare a major? A: Select Exploratory, and you’ll be assigned to
Teacher Education To pursue a major in the College of Education, select appropriate complementary areas as listed below. LICENSURE AREA EDUCATION MAJOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Art Education
Art, Design or Art History
an advisor who will guide you through the decision-making process. You have until the start of your third semester to declare. You also have the option to take UNST 102, a one-credit course designed to help you intentionally explore majors/minors. Q: Is there help along the way? A: You will meet with your academic advisor at Orientation, where they will guide you through your class schedule, introduce you to campus resources and help you with academic concerns. University Advising provides exten- sive services to help you confirm or choose your major. The University Career Center provides resources and opportunities to help prepare you for your career path.
Dance Education
Dance
English as a Second Language (PreK-12) Elementary Education (PreK-6)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Minor chosen from selected areas
Elementary Education
Foreign Language (PreK-12)
Modern Foreign Languages Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Inclusive Early Childhood Education (PreK-3 and Early Childhood Special Education)
Middle Education (6-8)
Middle Grades Education
English, Middle Grades Mathe- matics, Middle Grades Science or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences content area Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, History, Mathematics, Physics or Political Science major Minor chosen from selected areas
Music Education (PreK-12) Secondary Education (6-12)
Music
Secondary Education
Special Education (K-12)
Special Education (concentra- tion in general and adapted)
Theatre Education (PreK-12)
Theatre
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