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BA Independent Scholars

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

James Madison University

Program Overview

The mission of the independent scholars major is to provide students with a learning environment in which they develop and pursue self-designed curricular pathways and research goals, identifying unique domains of inquiry and interweaving multiple modes of thinking. Students are empowered to cultivate their own academic and professional interests in ways that foster the ability to comprehend and contribute uniquely and innovatively to a wide array of topics, questions and problems.

Program Key Stats

$33200 (Annual cost)



76 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
27
60

1140
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcript, Minimal 2.7 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 80% or a 'B-' average, Extracurricular Activities and Awards/recognitions, Letter of Recommendation, Personal Statement, Secondary School Report, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Biography Writer
  • Broadcaster
  • Case Manager
  • CIA / FBI Agent
  • Clerk
  • Curator
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Editor
  • Educator
  • Foreign Ambassador
  • Foreign News Corresponde

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