Overview

As a student in the Social Work program at Eastern Mennonite University, you will work in the context of families, organizations, and communities through providing counseling services, case management, and social justice advocacy.

Social work emphasizes relationships, service to others, and peacebuilding, locally, nationally and globally. By integrating counseling skill development, human behavior theory, policy advocacy work, interdisciplinary and experiential learning, we prepare you for employment in professional social work practice and social change. The major embodies EMU’s mission to “serve compassionately and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and peace.”

Careers

Most graduates practice professionally within four months of graduation.

Career opportunities in behavioral health, crisis intervention, mental health counseling, patient advocacy, family and children’s services, adoption and foster care, elder care, and criminal justice.

Graduates worked for organizations in Harrisonburg, in Washington DC, across the county, and around the world, including The Family Place, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Virginia Organizing, Mennonite Central Committee, Valley Community Services Board, and Harrisonburg City Schools.

Graduates have pursued advanced degrees from James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Radford University, George Mason University, and EMU's own Center for justice and Peacebuilding.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sociology
Community Development
Social Science
Social Work
Philanthropic Studies
Communication
Psychology
Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your free application
Send your Official High School or College transcripts to the university
Send us 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

Careers

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

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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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