Regional and Area Studies
Africana Studies
Dr. David Owusu-Ansah, Co-Coordinator, Department of History
Dr. Jacqueline B. Walker, Co-Coordinator, Department of History
The minor in African/African-American studies broadens students' world perspectives by enhancing their acquaintance with and understanding of the peoples, cultures and institutions of Africa and the African Diaspora in the Western Hemisphere. More Information.American Studies
Dr. Laura Henigman, Coordinator, Department of English
The minor in American studies is based on the desirability of developing a coordinated understanding of American civilization, past and present, acquired through selected courses offered by the traditional departments and special courses offered by the program itself. Focus in humanistic subjects and the social sciences will provide the student with the means of exploring the interrelationships among diverse aspects of our culture and changing patterns of ideas and values. More information.Asian Studies
Dr. Johnathan Walker, Coordinator, Integrated Science and Technology
The purpose of this interdisciplinary program is to broaden the students' perspective by enhancing their understanding and appreciation of Asian culture and institutions. This pro-gram combines the offerings of several departments, such as art, economics, history, foreign languages, political science, religion and sociology and anthropology.Classical Studies
Dr. Alan K. Kirk, Co-Coordinator, Department of Philosophy and Religion
Dr. Ann Wiles, Co-Coordinator, Department of Philosophy and Religion
The minor in Classical Studies introduces students to the literature, culture, philosophy, history, and languages of Greco-Roman civilization. The requirement is successful completion of 24 credit hours chosen from the following courses offered by participating departments. Students who take Latin or Greek can apply up to 12 credit hours to the minor.
Creative Writing
Mr. Inman Majors, Coordinator, Department of English
The interdisciplinary minor in creative writing is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their writing talents across a number of literary forms and communication contexts. By developing course selections in poetry, fiction and essay writing matched with those in stage and screenplay writing, students may tailor the program to suit a variety of artistic goals and professional objectives.Criminal Justice
Dr. Peggy Plass, Program Director, Justice Studies
The interdisciplinary minor in Criminal Justice is designed for students who are preparing for careers in law enforcement, corrections, judicial administration, or other areas related to study or management of crime, either directly upon graduation or after further graduate study. More information.Film Studies
Dr. Charles C. Turner, Coordinator, School of Media Arts and Design
The minor in film studies is designed for students who wish to extend their critical understanding of visual communication and narrative form by studying how movies tell stories, convey information and influence audiences. Because the program is interdisciplinary, it examines films as both art and entertainment, bringing together the literary traditions of English and the communication perspectives of media arts and design.Historical Archeology
Dr. Clarence Geier, Coordinator, Department of Sociology/Anthropology
While open to all majors at JMU, the minor in historical archeology is designed as a complement to existing majors in anthropology and history, though it should be of interest to students in art history, museum studies and administration. While guided by the theoretical underpinnings of history and anthropology, the minor in historical archeology is highly field and research oriented. Students enrolling in the program should anticipate courses that require significant effort outside the classroom. The minor requires a minimum of 23 credit hours. More information.Human Science
Dr. Tom Schoenemann, Coordinator, Department of Sociology/Anthropology
The minor in Human Science is a multidisciplinary program that brings together elements of Biology, Anthropology, and Psychology to understand our species, Homo sapiens, as a complex biological and social organism. More information.International Humanities
Dr. Lamont King, Coordinator, Department of History
The minor in international humanities encourages students to explore the cultural environments of civilizations outside of the English-speaking world of Great Britain and the United States. Emphasis is on literature, history, art, and religion, with opportunities for additional studies in philosophy and music.Latin American Studies
Dr. Charles Blake, Coordinator, Department of Political Science
This minor allows students to acquire a deeper understanding of Latin America. Students are encouraged to explore the possibility of studying in a Latin American country for a semester or summer session. More information.Medieval & Renaissance Studies
Dr. Mark Rankin, Coordinator, Department of English
The minor focuses on the period from the fall of Rome (5th Century C.E.) to 1700. Students can take courses in Art History, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and a range of languages (Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Latin as well as medieval languages such as Old English and Middle English) in the original or in translation. Students may focus on either the medieval or the Renaissance periods or combine coursework in both Periods.
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