Overview

College of Visual and Performing Arts / College of Visual and Performing Arts is located in Harrisonburg, VA, in a small setting.

Departments & Programs

Doctor of Musical Arts Program

Master of Music Program

School of Art, Design and Art History

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Master of Music (MM)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	16
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Teaching Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

77

Total Graduate Students

29%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.49%
Black or African American	2.6%
White or Caucasian	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.3%
Unknown	5.19%

Gender

Male (33%)

Female (66%)

Location & Contact

Address 147 Warsaw Avenue
MSC 2107
Harrisonburg, VA  22807
United States

Contact Dr. George Sparks
Dean
Email: sparksge@jmu.edu
Phone: 540-568-6247

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