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Nov 27, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor
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The interdisciplinary space of the JMU Honors College creates a community of scholars in which students, faculty and staff from across the campus may engage in environments which encourage an exploration of ideas from multiple disciplines, viewpoints and perspectives.
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Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor Requirements
All students admitted to the Honors College pursue a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. They may also elect to pursue an Honors Scholar designation. The Honors Scholar designation requires the completion of either the Honors Senior ePortfolio Project or a departmental Honors capstone. Students that complete a departmental honors capstone project will receive a graduation distinction in the major or minor of their capstone project. Students must show progression in honors coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in Honors courses to remain in good standing in the college. Students must declare their intended Honors Scholar pathway or request a waiver for the Honors Scholar requirements by the first semester of their junior year. Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor (Honors Core): 19 Credit Hours
Introduction to Honors: 1 Credit Hour
Choose one: Honors courses: 12 Credit Hours
- Honors approved courses in General Education, the Honors College or academic unit of choice.*
Diversity or Global Engagement Course: 3 Credit Hours ***
See the list of Honors diversity courses and Global Engagement courses below.
Research or Experiential Learning Course: 3 Credit Hours ***
See the list of Honors research or experiential learning courses below. Honors Scholar Designation: 6 Credit Hours
Honors Scholar designation requires students to complete 25 credits, 19 of which come from the Honors Core. Students can earn the Honors Scholar designation by completing the Honors ePortfolio Project Pathway or the Departmental Honors Capstone Pathway. Students who wish to complete the minor without the Honors Scholar designation should contact an Honors College adviser for information on waiving the ePortfolio/capstone project requirement. One of the following: 6 Credit Hours
Senior E Portfolio Project
Completion of the following courses for a total of 3 credits and final completion of the project.
Departmental Honors Capstone Project:
Completion of a 499 Honors sequence or departmental approved courses for 6 hours of credit and presentation requirements 6.00 Credit Hours. Capstone requirements are defined by the academic unit in consultation with the Honors College. Students will work with their academic unit and their Honors Liaison to define the capstone. May be but is not limited to a thesis, project, or portfolio. Approval from the academic unit in which the capstone is completed is required. Capstone students will earn a graduation designation as an “Honors Scholar with Distinction in [Major or Minor]”.
List of Honors Diversity Courses
List of Honors Research and Experiential Learning Courses
- AAAD 401. Internship in African, African American and Diaspora Studies Credits: 1.00-6.00
- AAAD 489. African, African American and Diaspora Studies Senior Research Experience Credits: 1.00
- ANTH 391. Study Abroad Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- ANTH 485. Anthropology Course Assistantship Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ANTH 490. Special Studies in Anthropology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ANTH 494A. Field Tech in Archeology Credits: 4.00 - 8.00
- ARCD 300. Architect Design Studio III Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 302. Architect Design Studio IV Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 390. Independent Studies in Architectural Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ARCD 490. Independent Studies in Architectural Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ARCD 392. Topics in Architectural Design Credits: 3.00
- ARCD 400. Architect Design Studio V Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 402. Architect Design Studio VI Credits: 6.00
- ARCD 491. Studio Assistant Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ARED 480. Student Teaching Credits: 8.00
- ARED 490. Field Experiences in Art Education Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 320. Intermediate Ceramics: Molds and Casting (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 322. Intermediate Ceramics: Surface Development (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 330. Intermediate Fiber Processes (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 340. Intermediate Metal and Jewelry (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 350. Figure Drawing (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 352. Intermediate Painting Credits: 3.00
- ART 354. Watercolor (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 360. Intermediate Photography: Digital (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 362. Intermediate Photography: Experimental Black and White (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 364. Intermediate Photography: Large Format (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 376. Intermediate Book Arts: Concept, Content, Form Credits: 3.00
- ART 380. Sculpture: Conceptual Practice (0,9) Credits: 3.00
- ART 392. Topics in Art Credits: 3.00
- ART 420. Advanced Ceramics: Portfolio Development (0,9) Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 440. Advanced Metal and Jewelry (0,9) Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 450. Advanced Figure Drawing Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 452. Advanced Painting (0,9) Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 464. Advanced Photography: The Photograph as Document Credits: 3.00
- ART 468. Advanced Photography: Screen-Based Photo/Video Credits: 3.00
- ART 469. Photography: Portfolio Development (0,9) Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 470. Advanced Printmaking (0,9) Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 480. Sculpture: Expanded Field Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 490. Independent Study in Art Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ART 491. Studio Assistant Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ART 492. Topics in Art Credits: 3.00
- ART 495. Capstone Seminar: Three-Dimensional Art Credits: 3.00
- ART 496. Internship in Art Credits: 1.00 - 8.00
- ARTH 495. Internship in Art History Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- BIO 370. Animal Physiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 427. Topics in Biology with Laboratory Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- BIO 430. Ornithology: Research and Current Advances Credits: 4.00
- BIO 448. Developmental Neurobiology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 448L. Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 455. Plant Physiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 484. Aquatic Microbiology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 493. Pre-Veterinary Student Internship Credits: 2.00
- BIO 494. Internship in Biology Credits: 1.00 - 2.00
- CHEM 351. Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4.00
- CHEM 352. Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 354. Environmental Chemistry Field Camp Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 485. Science of the Small Credits: 4.00
- ELED 321. Practicum with a Focus on Learners and Learning Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ELED 322. Practicum with a Focus on Curriculum Integration and Guiding Behavior Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ELED 490. Special Studies in Elementary Education Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- ENG 359. Studies in African American Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 360. Introduction to Ethnic American Literature Credits: 3.00
- ENG 371. Literature and the Environment Credits: 3.00
- ENG 385. Special Topics in Film Study Credits: 3.00
- ENG 390. The Environmental Imagination Credits: 3.00
- ENG 415. Advanced Studies in Textuality and the History of the Book Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 440. Mechatronics Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 460. Solid Mechanics Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 471. Water in Africa Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 472. Environmental Engineering Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 476. Principles of Process Engineering Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 478. Water Resources Engineering Credits: 3.00
- ENGR 480. Advanced Projects in Engineering Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- ENGR 498. Advanced Topics in Engineering Credits: 1.00-3.00
- ENVT 301. Internship in Environmental Humanities Credits: 3.00
- EXED 376. Initial Practicum for Special Education PreProfessional Preparation Credits: 1.00
- EXED 476. Practicum in Literacy and Assessment Credits: 2.00 - 3.00
- EXED 478. Supervised Practice in Special Education Methods Credits: 1.00-3.00
- EXED 480. Student Teaching in Special Education Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- EXED 486. Supervised Clinical Practice with Planning and Methods in Special Education Credits: 2.00 - 3.00
- GEOG 490. Senior Research or Field Practicum Credits: 3.00
- GEOG 491. International Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- GEOG 497. Independent Study Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 300. Illustration (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 306. Typography II (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 312. Web Design Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 313. Interactive Media Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 376. Intermediate Book Arts: Concept, Content, Form Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 390. Independent Study in Graphic Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- GRPH 392. Topics in Graphic Design Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 406. Advanced Typography (0, 9) Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 408. Brand Identity Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 410. Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3.00
- GRPH 496. Internship in Graphic Design Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- HIST 340. Internship in History Credits: 3.00
- HIST 360. Research Apprenticeship in History Credits: 3.00
- HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar Credits: 3.00
- HIST 390. Special Studies in History Credits: 3.00
- HM 252. Culinary Arts and Menu Management Credits: 3.00
- HM 444. Supervisory Hospitality Internship Credits: 3.00
- HM 419. Napa & Sonoma Wine and Culture Credits: 3.00
- HM 490. Special Studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management Credits: 3.00
- HON 496. Internship Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- HRD 380. Performance and Task Analysis in Human Resource Development Credits: 3.00
- HRD 400. Human Resource Development Internship Credits: 3.00
- HRD 485. Development of Materials and Programs Credits: 3.00
- HTH 408. Health Research Methods Credits: 3.00
- IB 494. International Business Internship Credits: 3.00
- IDLS 395. Topics in IDLS Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- IDLS 486. Internship & Field Experience Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- IDLS 490. Independent Study in Liberal Studies Credits: 3.00
- IECE 301. Initial Field Experience in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Credits: 1.00
- IECE 321. Initial Field Experience in IECE Credits: 1.00-2.00
- IECE 423. Intermediate Practicum II Credits: 2.00
- IECE 461. Advanced Field Experience in IECE Credits: 2.00-3.00
- INDU 300. Product Design Credits: 6.00
- INDU 302. Transportation Studio Credits: 6.00
- INDU 380. Materials and Processes Credits: 3.00
- INDU 390. Independent Studies in Industrial Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- INDU 404. Industrial Design Advanced Special Topics Studio Credits: 6.00
- INDU 490. Independent Studies in Industrial Design Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- INDU 491. Studio Assistant Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- INDU 492. Topics in Industrial Design Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- IS 300. Sponsored Learning Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- IS 498. Individualized Study Project Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- ISAT 320. Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Technology I Credits: 4.00
- ISAT 330. Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Credits: 3.00
- ISAT 423. Environmental Remediation Credits: 3.00
- ISAT 491. Senior Capstone Project I Credits: 1.00
- ISAT 492. Senior Capstone Project II Credits: 2.00
- ISAT 493. Senior Capstone Project III Credits: 2.00
- JUST 350. Justice and Globalization Credits: 3.00
- JUST 399. Justice Research Methods Credits: 4.00
- JUST 401. Internship in Justice Studies Credits: 3.00
- JUST 404. Practicum in Community-Based Research Credits: 3.00
- JUST 405. Research Assistantship in Justice Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- MKTG 494. Marketing Internship Credits: 3.00 - 6.00
- MIED 211. Field Experience in Middle Education Credits: 1.00
- MSCI 300. Advanced Leadership Laboratory Credits: 3.00
- MSCI 400. Advanced Leadership Laboratory II Credits: 3.00
- MSCI 480. Internship in Advanced Military Leadership Credits: 6.00
- MSCI 490. Special Studies in Military Science Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- NPS 400. Internship/Practicum in Nonprofit Studies Credits: 4.00 - 6.00
- NSG 351. Health Assessment Credits: 3.00
- NSG 352. Clinical Applications & Reasoning in Nursing Care I Credits: 4.00
- NSG 356. Clinical Applications & Reasoning in Nursing Care II Credits: 4.00
- NSG 360. HHS in Costa Rica: Interprofessional Perspective Credits: 2.00-4.00
- NSG 452. Clinical Applications and Reasoning in Nursing Care III Credits: 4.00
- NSG 456. Capstone Credits: 4.00
- NUTR 340. Science of Food Preparation Credits: 3.00
- NUTR 363. Quantity Food Production Credits: 4.00
- NUTR 446. Experimental Foods Credits: 3.00
- NUTR 490. Field Experience in Dietetics Credits: 3.00
- PHIL 495. Philosophy Course Assistantship Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- POSC 493. Political Communication Internship Credits: 4.00
- POSC 493W. Political Communication Internship in Washington Credits: 6.00
- POSC 495. Internship in Political Science Credits: 4.00
- POSC 495W. Washington Semester Internship in Political Science Credits: 6.00
- POSC 498. Research in Political Science Credits: 1.00
- PPA 496. Internship in Public Management Credits: 4.00
- PPA 496W. Public Management Internship in Washington Credits: 6.00
- PSYC 495. Field Placement in Psychology Credits: 4.00
- REL 493. Religion Course Assistantship Credits: 3.00
- REL 495. Religion Internship Credits: 3.00
- SCOM 301. Feminist Blogging: Writing for Shout Out! JMU Credits: 3.00
- SCOM 318. Practicum in Communication Studies Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- SCOM 390. Directed Projects Credits: 2.00 - 3.00 (SCOM 390A)
- SCOM 490. Special Studies in Communication Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SCOM 495. Internship in Communication Studies Credits: 3.00-6.00 (SCOM 495A)
- SMAD 390. Directed Projects Credits: 2.00
- SMAD 403. Documentary Production Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 404. Advanced Interactive Design Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 405. Producing and Directing Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 408. Converged Media Lab Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 421. Feature Magazine Production Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 409. Electronic News Producing and Editing Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 422. Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 443. Creative Advertising Campaigns Credits: 3.00
- SMAD 495. Internship in Media Arts and Design Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- SMAD 497. Advanced Projects in Media Arts and Design Credits: 3.00
- SOCI 391. Study Abroad Credits: 1.00 - 6.00
- SOCI 485. Sociology Course Assistantship Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOCI 490. Independent Study in Sociology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOCI 492. Internship in Sociology Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SOWK 481. Social Work Field Practicum I Credits: 6.00
- SOWK 482. Social Work Field Practicum II Credits: 6.00
- SPAN 490. Special Studies in Spanish Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- SRM 482. Internship in Sport and Recreation Management Credits: 6.00
- SRM 490. Special Studies in Sport and Recreation Management Credits: 3.00
- TESL 381. Practicum in TESOL Instructional Strategies Credits: 3.00
- TESL 385. Practicum in TESOL Credits: 1.00-3.00
- TESL 480. Student Teaching/Internship Credits: 5.00
- WGSS 301. Feminist Blogging: Writing for Shout Out! JMU Credits: 3.00
- WGSS 492. Internship in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
Department-Approved Honors for Non-Minor Students
Current JMU students who are not in the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor may pursue independent scholarship or creative activity leading to the completion of a Departmental Honors Capstone Project in their major or minor. These students must declare their interest in completing departmental honors and must obtain Honors College permission and submit the final project to the Honors College.
Upon approval of the major or minor academic unit and the Honors College a graduation designation with distinction in the major or minor is awarded to students completing this project with a grade of “B” or better. Departmental Honors Capstone for Non-Minor Students
- Completion of a 499 Honors sequence or departmental approved courses for 6 hours of credit and presentation requirements 6.00 Credit Hours.
- Capstone requirements are defined by the academic unit in consultation with the Honors College. Students will work with their academic unit and their Honors Liaison to define the capstone. May be but is not limited to a thesis, project, or portfolio.
- Approval from the academic unit in which the capstone is completed is required.
- Capstone students will earn a graduation designation as “With Distinction in [Major or Minor].”
*Some majors have specific courses that have been approved for the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor; please contact an Honors Academic Advisor and your Honors Liaison with specific questions.
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