What is James Madison College?

James Madison College is a small, student-centered, undergraduate program within Michigan State University, dedicated to undergraduate education and specializing in the study of public and international affairs. James Madison College offers majors in International Relations, Social Relations and Policy, Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, and Comparative Cultures and Politics.

The finest qualities of a small liberal arts college combined with those of a large research university allow James Madison College to offer students a distinctive educational atmosphere. Our program has approximately 1,200 students who have a common interest in public affairs.  Each student receives the careful attention of talented and dedicated faculty who challenge them and hold them to high academic standards.

Our students and faculty share the goal of addressing and examining the major political, legal, social, and economic issues affecting our world. Each major within the college allows students to examine a unique aspect of public affairs while developing communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Graduates of James Madison College go on to careers in government, politics, business, education, and human services, as well as continue their education at top graduate and law schools.

jmc.msu.edu updates

January 26, 2009
Chat with a member of the JMC Office of Admissions

October 20, 2008
Field Experience appointments are now scheduled online

October 8, 2008
Visit day information

Events

July 1, 2008
Welcome meeting

May 15, 2009
Graduation

News

1/15/2009
Inauguration Debate Event in D.C. to feature Madison debaters