Overview

The History and Social Science program at Eastern Mennonite University will give you a comprehensive overview of American, European, and global history.

You will be prepared to teach history and social science by instructing students in the major themes outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS):

Culture and Cultural Diversity
Time, Continuity, and Change
People, Places, and Environment
Individual Development and Identity
Individuals, Groups and Institutions
Power, Authority and Governance
Production, Distribution, and Consumption
Science, Technology and Society
Global Connections
Civic Ideals and Practices

Distinctives

EMU's teacher education program is NCATE-certified
Students get classroom experience within the first 5 weeks of the program.
Students learn reflective practice techniques so that they continue to be the best teachers in their field, year after year.
Students are mentored by PhD-level faculty who model being excellent educators by caring for students and calling out each students' gifts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early or modern American history
African-American history
European and world history
Historiography and history research methods
Political studies
Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

History Sociology Modern History View 71 other Bachelors in Modern History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

Admission to teacher education requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a teacher education interview. Admission to student teaching requires a 2.7 cumulative GPA.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your free application
Send your Official High School or College transcripts to the university
Send your Official Scores from one of the following English Proficiency Tests (Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, PTE).
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Receive an Official Admissions decision from your Admissions Counselor.
Begin Financial Aid & Visa Application Process.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46150 USD / year

≈ 46150 USD / year
Out-of-State

46150 USD / year

≈ 46150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46150 USD / year

≈ 46150 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Distinctives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Harrisonburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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