WELCOME! COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS HEALTH PROFESSIONS * HEALTH SCIENCES * KINESIOLOGY NURSING * PSYCHOLOGY * GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK Özlem Ersin, Associate Dean and Interim Department Head, Health Professions Andy Peachey, Department Head, Health Sciences Janet Wigglesworth, Department Head, Kinesiology
What is college for? Explore the possibilities Develop your skills Prepare for a future career and for life!
Mission James Madison University We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) We engage students, faculty and communities in learning, scholarship and service in health and behavioral studies to inspire responsible contributions to our world.
Academic Affairs Colleges JMU Access and Enrollment Management Administration and Finance Student Affairs Dr. Heather Coltman, Provost Mr. John Alger, President University Advancement
Academic Affairs Colleges Departments Colleges 1. Arts and Letters 2. Business 3. Education 4. Health and Behavioral Studies 5. Honors 6. Integrated Science and Engineering 7. Science and Mathematics 8. Visual and Performing Arts Programs Dr. Sharon Lovell, Dean
Academic Affairs Colleges Departments College of Health and Behavioral Studies 1. Communication Sciences and Disorders 2. Graduate Psychology 3. Health Professions 4. Health Sciences 5. Kinesiology 6. Nursing 7. Psychology 8. Social Work Programs Dr. Kirk Armstrong Health Professions Dr. Andy Peachey Health Sciences Dr. Janet Wigglesworth Kinesiology
Undergraduate Majors and Concentrations Department of Health Professions Dietetics Health Services Administration Department of Health Sciences Health Sciences Department of Kinesiology Exercise Science Physical & Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE)
A Quick Guide to Earning a Bachelor s Degree 4 X 2 X years semesters per year 15 credits per semester 12 credits makes you a fulltime student = 120 Credits Want to graduate in less than 4 years? Bringing in AP credits? Bringing in college credits? You will need to change the equation Planning to take summer school classes? DON T TRY THIS ON YOUR OWN Talk to your academic advisor they are the ones who can help develop your plan It is not as easy as I am making it seem!
Total # Credits A Quick Guide to Earning a Bachelor s Degree* (cont) Accumulate at least 120 Credits 120 8 12 13 5 3 Electives 100 80 60 71 67 66 74 76 Requirements for your major 40 20 0 41 41 41 41 41 Health Sciences Physical Education Exercise Science Health Services Administration General Education Major Requirements Electives Dietetics General Education Requirements * Note: The numbers here are approximations. Consult the undergraduate catalog for your degree requirements
Total # Credits If you want to complete a minor, it is critical that you choose your General Education courses wisely* (cont) Accumulate at least 120 Credits 120 100 17 21 22 14 12 Electives 80 60 62 58 57 65 67 Requirements for your major 40 9 9 9 9 9 Double counted credits 20 0 32 32 32 32 32 Health Sciences Physical Education Exercise Science Health Services Administration Dietetics General Education Major + Gen Ed Major Requirements Electives General Education Requirements * Note: The numbers here are approximations. Consult the undergraduate catalog for your degree requirements.
Undergraduate Minors Minors Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Professional Health Advising JMU.edu/PPH Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Professional Health Programs Pre-Athletic Training
Why are we telling you this? To motivate you to meet regularly with your academic advisor! This afternoon you will meet with your advisor to discuss the schedule that you have developed. ASK QUESTIONS and LISTEN to their advice! And then KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS over the next 4 years!
Students: you need to take responsibility for your own learning FERPA students you now own your academic records now Bills, grades, notifications, deadlines, scholarships, etc. will come to you, not your parents You MUST check your JMU email every day that is how the university will be communicating with you Organize and prioritize your time Balance fun and learning Develop good study habits Be your own advocate Adhere to the JMU Honor Code
And, finally, PARENTS Help them empty their jar. Leave the task of filling to them! And if you do need to intervene, start with telling them to contact the Academic Unit Head.
Academic Affairs Colleges Departments College of Health and Behavioral Studies 1. Communication Sciences and Disorders 2. Graduate Psychology 3. Health Professions 4. Health Sciences 5. Kinesiology 6. Nursing 7. Psychology 8. Social Work Questions? Programs Dr. Kirk Armstrong Health Professions Dr. Andy Peachey Health Sciences Dr. Janet Wigglesworth Kinesiology