JMU offers a wide range of majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Whether you’re exploring options, considering adding a minor, or connecting your major to a career path, the resources below can help you learn more about your academic possibilities.
Research JMU Programs
Browse majors, minors, and pre-professional programs offered at JMU and learn about their requirements and academic pathways.
When researching think about the types of skills, values and type of topics that you want to study.
Parallel Plans
Plan ahead by exploring two majors at once, with a parallel plan, so you can stay on track if one has competitive admission requirements.
Career Guide to JMU Majors
Explore career paths associated with different majors and see how academic programs connect to future opportunities with the University Career Center's Career Guide.
Learn from Others
Ask an expert, talk with faculty, advisors or professionals through informational interviews to learn more about different fields.
Reflect on Your Options
Use guiding questions to help you think through whether a major aligns with your interests, skills, and goals.
If you have more Questions
Reach out to an academic advisor or schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor.
