The Integrated Science and Technology major is a department within the College of Integrated Science & Engineering, JMU.

Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) is offered as a major and minor at JMU.

The ISAT Department also offers minors in Materials Science, Environmental Information Systems, Science Technology and Society, and Environmental Management.

Careers

Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major.

However, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

The listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive.

Alternative Energy Consultant
Applications Developer
Artificial Intelligence Technologist
Biological Weapons Trainer
Biotechnologist
Business Security Consultant
Communication Systems
Computer Simulation Specialist
Computer Software Developer
Database Administrator
Defense Program Analyst
Developer
Energy Industry Analyst
Energy-Efficiency Consultant
Energy Engineer
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Protection
Expert Systems Developer
Forensic Scientist
Global Forecast Analyst
Global Project Manager
Graphic Arts Technologist
Health System Analyst
Information Technology Tech
Laboratory Technician
Laser Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing/ Production Manager
Market Analyst
Materials Scientist
Medical Imaging Assistant
Peace Corps Worker
Patent Classifier
Pollution Control Technologist
Production Control Supervisor
Project Controls Engineer
Quality Assurance Technologist
Quality Control Technician
Quality Engineer
Recycling Product Developer
Renewable Energy Specialist
Research Scientist
Robotics Researcher
Satellite Laser Imagining Specialist
Scientific Sales and Marketing
Security Specialist
Software Development Specialist
Stream Restoration Specialist
Sustainability Specialists
Systems Administrator
Technical Consultant
Technology Instruction Designer
Technology Manager
Telecommunication Technician
Waste Management Specialist
Web Developer

Who employs graduates?

Agricultural Industries, Biotechnology Firms, Chemical Companies, Colleges/Universities, Consulting Firms, Energy Companies, Engineering Firms, Environmental Agencies, Federal and State Government Laboratories, Food Companies, Hospitals, Medical Centers, Manufacturing Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Pollution Control Agencies, Private Research Firms, and Telecommunication Companies.

Internships and Practicum Experiences

The ISAT student coordinator and faculty assist students in finding appropriate internships that complement their academic studies.

The ISAT curriculum also includes laboratory investigations, independent projects, cooperative learning groups, and off‑campus experiences in addition to classroom discussions.

Contact-

James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807