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1 Financial Aid n Information on loans to fund graduate school is available from JMU s Office of Financial Aid at Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. n All students who want financial aid in any form must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid through our Office of Financial Aid. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL From here, everything is possible! n A limited number of assistantships are available, some through specific graduate programs and others through campus departments and offices. n Apply for an assistantship with the JMU graduate program to which you apply, or through JMU s JobLink at joblink.jmu.edu n You may find information on potential scholarships at scholarships I chose JMU because of its focus on building up the community. The time MPA director Nicholas Swartz has invested in me is priceless. JMU isn t just a university it s a life-affirming experience! JULIA HARRISON, Master in Public Administration L About Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Admission Requirements Located along Interstate 81, Harrisonburg is only two hours away from both Richmond and Washington, D.C. Recognized as the county seat for Rockingham County, Harrisonburg is the 12th largest city in Virginia, with a population of about 50,000. Although some towns nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley are quaint and sleepy, Harrisonburg s trendy, locally owned restaurants, museums and artisan centers con- Admission requirements to JMU s Graduate School are based on the following criteria: n Graduation from a regionally accred- ited college or university n Satisfactory grade point average n Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended n Satisfactory test scores within the past five years from the Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test or Miller Analogy Test. Minimum score for the GRE is the 25th percentile on all sections. Individual graduate programs have additional requirements for admission and are included on the respective program websites. Applications are not considered complete until all required information is received. All program-specific supplemental materials are submitted as part of the online application. These additional requirements may include: n Letters of recommendation n Portfolios and/or resumes, personal statements n Interviews, writing samples nect historic downtown Harrisonburg to James Madison University, creating one of Virginia s first designated Arts and Cultures Districts. The city offers an array of international restaurants and several local wineries and vineyards. The city and surrounding area also offer plenty of outdoor activities from ample biking and hiking trails to horseback riding, fishing, golf and skiing. International Applicants Office of THE GR ADUATE SCHOOL Additional requirements for international applicants include: n English language proficiency as demonstrated by satisfactory scores on the TOEFL (88 internet-based, 570 paper-based) or the IELTS (7.0 or higher), possession of an American bachelor s degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native lan- guage, or submission of a certifi cate of completion of the highest level of an English language program n Completed Financial Declaration Form n Credential evaluation of the academic record to ensure equivalency to an American baccalaureate degree. P H OTO G R A P H S BY K AT I E L A N D I S A N D H O L LY M A R C U S MSC West Grace Street Harrisonburg, VA (540) Phone grad@jmu.edu COV E R P H OTO G R A P H S BY P H I L D E J O N G A N D D I A N E E L L I OT T ( 0 0); BAC K COV E R BY M I K E M I R I E L LO ( 0 9 M) A N D M AT T H E W WO R D E N

2 The JMU community values excellence, integrity and mutual respect. Overview and Achievements The university offers more than 60 graduate programs at the master s, educational specialist and doctoral levels. Transform your life and career by choosing a JMU graduate program today. Founded in 1908 in the heart of Virginia s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university located in Harrisonburg, Va., about two hours from Washington, D.C., and Richmond. The campus is accessible via Interstate 81 with the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport 20 miles south. JMU annually enrolls more than 20,000 students of which more than 1,800 are graduate students. The 712-acre campus features 111 major buildings. The JMU Graduate School was established in 1954 and is authorized to offer graduate programs leading to Master s, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Psychology degrees For years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked JMU as one of the South s top public, master s-level universities. JMU has received The Carnegie Foundation s Community Engagement Classification, recognizing the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities. The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools has recognized Madison graduate students and faculty alike with awards for student research and faculty mentorship. JMU offers each student an extraordinary education that emphasizes scholarship, critical and innovative thinking, attention to societal needs and a global perspective. Our faculty love teaching and share a commitment to student success. Members of the graduate faculty have frequently been recognized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia with the annual Outstanding Faculty Award.

3 All of my professors have had a part of themselves invested in every class they teach. They teach with a passion and vigor that you don t find in a lot of other places. ANDREW MARSH, Master of Arts in English From Here, Anything is Possible JMU graduate programs have been garnering national attention for decades. U.S. News & World Report in its America s Best Graduate Schools has consistently ranked our programs in speech-language pathology and audiology among the top the in country. If one is looking for cutting-edge curriculum that answers the need to help train workers to response to the day s most pressing societal challenges, one needs look no further than our impressive Master of Computer Science program with a concentration in information security. We expect that whatever your respective academic interest area may be, we have a program or two that will be of interest to you. Delve deeper into our offerings and make it a JMU graduate program today. Degree Programs /prospective/degree_programs.shtml Accounting (M.S.) Adult Education/Human Resource Development (M.S.Ed.) Art, Design and Art History (M.A.) Art, Studio (M.F.A.) Biology (M.S.) Business Administration (M.B.A.) Communication and Advocacy (M.A.) Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.); DLVE-SLP (M.S.); Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.); Communication Sciences and Disorders (M.S. and Ph.D.) Computer Science (M.S.) Education (M.A.T.) Early Childhood; Elementary Education (PK-6); Inclusive Early Childhood Education; Middle Education (6-8); Secondary Education (6-12); TESOL Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Leadership; Educational Technology; Equity and Cultural Diversity; Reading Education; K-8 Mathematics Specialist English (M.A.) Exceptional Education (M.A.T., M.Ed.) Health Sciences (M.S.) History (M.A.) Integrated Science and Technology (M.S.) Kinesiology (M.A.T., M.S.) Mathematics (M.Ed.) Music (M.M., D.M.A.) Nursing (M.S.N., D.N.P.) Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) Political Science (M.A.) European Union Policy Studies Psychology (P.hD.) Assessment and Measurement; Combined-Integrated Clinical and School Psychology; Counseling and Supervision Psychology (M.Ed.) College Student Personnel Administration; School Counseling Psychology (M.A./Ed.S.) Clinical Mental Health Counseling; School Psychology Psychological Sciences (M.A.) Public Administration (M.P.A.) Strategic Leadership (P.hD.) Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (M.A., M.S.) Certificate and Endorsement Programs Autism Spectrum Studies (online) College Student Personnel Administration Computer Science Certificates: n Network/Information Security n Secure Computer and Database Systems Educational Technology (online): n Educational Technology n elearning n Educational Technology Leadership Higher Education Assessment Specialist (online) International NGO Manangement (offered in compressed format in summer) K-12 Specialist in Gifted Education Endorsement (online) School Administration Endorsement Certificate

4 The Madison Collaborative The Madison Collaborative is a bold new effort to teach ethical reasoning skills to the entire Madison student body. Launched as part of JMU s 2013 re-accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, The Madison Collaborative: Ethical Reasoning In Action is designed to teach ethical decision-making skills that students will be able to apply across many personal, professional and civic situations from people close at hand such as friends and co-workers to people at a distance such as other Americans and those in global communities. The ability to evaluate ethically the implications of different courses of action for ourselves, others and the community is at the core of JMU s Mission Statement, preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens. Athletics JMU Intercollegiate Athletics features 18 sports that participate in NCAA Division I, including the football Dukes who take part in the Football Championship Series. JMU Athletics has a storied history of success on both the national and regional levels, and is a source of great pride for the JMU Nation. There s noting quite like a JMU home football game day! Dining On-campus dining at JMU needs to be experienced to be believed. Having been named on the Princeton Review s top five list for colleges with the best food for five years running, JMU dining services provides tons of options vegan, locally grown, steamed, baked not fried, sodium conscious, naturally sweet, gluten-free and on and on. With more than 20 on-campus locations and a user-friendly system that caters to customers who live off campus, JMU dining is ideal and a bargain for graduate students. Online menus and location hours are available at any time of the day or night. Dr. Anne Stewart Graduate psychology professor Dr. Anne Stewart embodies James Madison University s challenge to students, faculty and alumni to be the change they want to see in the world. For me, the boundary between classroom teaching and the larger world has always been a permeable one, says Stewart, to whom the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has presented a 2012 Outstanding Faculty Award. Stewart s teaching is characterized by the three Is of interaction, interprofessional practice and an international perspective. Her classes are inclusive, with an emphasis on building relationships. My students are preparing for careers in the helping professions, she says. Whether at the doctoral level or undergraduate level, they will be in positions to assist people who are hurting, physically and psychologically. I strive to create relationships with my students that reflect the type of bonds I hope they will We are all teachers, we are all learners and we can all help one another. DR. ANNE STEWART form with their clients and colleagues. Stewart encourages all of her classes to use the community as a textbook, and she challenges students to develop an ethic of personal responsibility and social awareness. Says former student Katherine Masey: Dr. Stewart instills in each of her students the belief that they can make a meaningful path not only for themselves, but also for the children, teens and families they will serve. Stewart s commitment to student development is also reflected in her research and support of scholarly work in the areas of military families, at-risk children, creative crisis techniques, landmine-risk education and rural mental health. One of her guiding principles as an educator is to recognize and value the power of creative play. Play is something we don t get enough of in our culture, she says. Research concludes that it can take many forms, but at its center, it is an activity that energizes and enlivens us. Play also has strong healing properties across the lifespan, she says, helping people experience a sense of empowerment, move beyond feelings of self-consciousness and experiment with creative problem-solving and risk-taking. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEFFREY THELIN, KATIE LANDIS, HOLLY MARCUS, KATHY LAM AND CATHY KUSHNER ( 87)

5 Financial Aid n Information on loans to fund graduate school is available from JMU s Office of Financial Aid at Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. n All students who want financial aid in any form must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid through our Office of Financial Aid. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL From here, everything is possible! n A limited number of assistantships are available, some through specific graduate programs and others through campus departments and offices. n Apply for an assistantship with the JMU graduate program to which you apply, or through JMU s JobLink at joblink.jmu.edu n You may find information on potential scholarships at scholarships I chose JMU because of its focus on building up the community. The time MPA director Nicholas Swartz has invested in me is priceless. JMU isn t just a university it s a life-affirming experience! JULIA HARRISON, Master in Public Administration L About Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Admission Requirements Located along Interstate 81, Harrisonburg is only two hours away from both Richmond and Washington, D.C. Recognized as the county seat for Rockingham County, Harrisonburg is the 12th largest city in Virginia, with a population of about 50,000. Although some towns nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley are quaint and sleepy, Harrisonburg s trendy, locally owned restaurants, museums and artisan centers con- Admission requirements to JMU s Graduate School are based on the following criteria: n Graduation from a regionally accred- ited college or university n Satisfactory grade point average n Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended n Satisfactory test scores within the past five years from the Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test or Miller Analogy Test. Minimum score for the GRE is the 25th percentile on all sections. Individual graduate programs have additional requirements for admission and are included on the respective program websites. Applications are not considered complete until all required information is received. All program-specific supplemental materials are submitted as part of the online application. These additional requirements may include: n Letters of recommendation n Portfolios and/or resumes, personal statements n Interviews, writing samples nect historic downtown Harrisonburg to James Madison University, creating one of Virginia s first designated Arts and Cultures Districts. The city offers an array of international restaurants and several local wineries and vineyards. The city and surrounding area also offer plenty of outdoor activities from ample biking and hiking trails to horseback riding, fishing, golf and skiing. International Applicants Office of THE GR ADUATE SCHOOL Additional requirements for international applicants include: n English language proficiency as demonstrated by satisfactory scores on the TOEFL (88 internet-based, 570 paper-based) or the IELTS (7.0 or higher), possession of an American bachelor s degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native lan- guage, or submission of a certifi cate of completion of the highest level of an English language program n Completed Financial Declaration Form n Credential evaluation of the academic record to ensure equivalency to an American baccalaureate degree. P H OTO G R A P H S BY K AT I E L A N D I S A N D H O L LY M A R C U S MSC West Grace Street Harrisonburg, VA (540) Phone grad@jmu.edu COV E R P H OTO G R A P H S BY P H I L D E J O N G A N D D I A N E E L L I OT T ( 0 0); BAC K COV E R BY M I K E M I R I E L LO ( 0 9 M) A N D M AT T H E W WO R D E N

6 Financial Aid n Information on loans to fund graduate school is available from JMU s Office of Financial Aid at Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. n All students who want financial aid in any form must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid through our Office of Financial Aid. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL From here, everything is possible! n A limited number of assistantships are available, some through specific graduate programs and others through campus departments and offices. n Apply for an assistantship with the JMU graduate program to which you apply, or through JMU s JobLink at joblink.jmu.edu n You may find information on potential scholarships at scholarships I chose JMU because of its focus on building up the community. The time MPA director Nicholas Swartz has invested in me is priceless. JMU isn t just a university it s a life-affirming experience! JULIA HARRISON, Master in Public Administration L About Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Admission Requirements Located along Interstate 81, Harrisonburg is only two hours away from both Richmond and Washington, D.C. Recognized as the county seat for Rockingham County, Harrisonburg is the 12th largest city in Virginia, with a population of about 50,000. Although some towns nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley are quaint and sleepy, Harrisonburg s trendy, locally owned restaurants, museums and artisan centers con- Admission requirements to JMU s Graduate School are based on the following criteria: n Graduation from a regionally accred- ited college or university n Satisfactory grade point average n Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended n Satisfactory test scores within the past five years from the Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test or Miller Analogy Test. Minimum score for the GRE is the 25th percentile on all sections. Individual graduate programs have additional requirements for admission and are included on the respective program websites. Applications are not considered complete until all required information is received. All program-specific supplemental materials are submitted as part of the online application. These additional requirements may include: n Letters of recommendation n Portfolios and/or resumes, personal statements n Interviews, writing samples nect historic downtown Harrisonburg to James Madison University, creating one of Virginia s first designated Arts and Cultures Districts. The city offers an array of international restaurants and several local wineries and vineyards. The city and surrounding area also offer plenty of outdoor activities from ample biking and hiking trails to horseback riding, fishing, golf and skiing. International Applicants Office of THE GR ADUATE SCHOOL Additional requirements for international applicants include: n English language proficiency as demonstrated by satisfactory scores on the TOEFL (88 internet-based, 570 paper-based) or the IELTS (7.0 or higher), possession of an American bachelor s degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native lan- guage, or submission of a certifi cate of completion of the highest level of an English language program n Completed Financial Declaration Form n Credential evaluation of the academic record to ensure equivalency to an American baccalaureate degree. P H OTO G R A P H S BY K AT I E L A N D I S A N D H O L LY M A R C U S MSC West Grace Street Harrisonburg, VA (540) Phone grad@jmu.edu COV E R P H OTO G R A P H S BY P H I L D E J O N G A N D D I A N E E L L I OT T ( 0 0); BAC K COV E R BY M I K E M I R I E L LO ( 0 9 M) A N D M AT T H E W WO R D E N