James Madison College at Michigan State University is a distinguished residential college specializing in public affairs education through innovative interdisciplinary programs. Founded in 1967 during a pivotal era of social and political transformation, JMC combines the intimate atmosphere of a small liberal arts college with the extensive resources of a major research university.

A Unique Residential Learning Community

As one of Michigan State University's three residential colleges, James Madison College offers students an exceptional living-learning experience in Case Hall, where students live, learn and engage with faculty in an integrated academic community. This residential model creates an environment where students and faculty collaborate daily to examine critical political, legal, social and economic issues affecting our world.

Interdisciplinary Majors

James Madison College offers four distinctive undergraduate majors that prepare students for careers in government, international relations, law, business, and public service:

• International Relations (IR): Focuses on international security, political economy, global governance, and foreign policy analysis
• Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy (PTCD): Explores philosophical and historical foundations of political communities and democratic practice
• Politics, Rights, & Culture (PRC): Examines how culture and politics intersect in global public affairs through a humanities and social sciences approach
• Public Affairs for Secondary Education (PASE): Prepares future social studies educators through a public and international affairs lens.
• Social Relations and Policy (SRP): Investigates public policy issues through the lens of group relations in the United States and internationally

JMC continues its founding mission of educational innovation, fostering diverse perspectives and critical thinking while empowering students to pursue equity and justice through public service and civic engagement.