Academics Like No Other

We’ve got the same programs the big schools offer, but our small class size gives professors the opportunity to mentor you 1:1. Faculty work with students like you to shape your college experience with unique courses and in-the-field practicums and internships.

They collaborate with you on PhD-level research, challenge you to lead fellow students to international recognition. Then they’ll join you for a cup of joe at the student coffeehouse.

It’s a Christian education like no other.

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• 35 majors
• 16 teacher ed programs
• 9 pre-professional programs like pre-engineering and pre-professional health

Note: more and more students are combining majors and minors across disciplines for the best fit!

Cross-cultural study

Majors are built around a core liberal arts curriculum. Study in another culture is a requirement of that curriculum, and EMU has one of the first and best cross-cultural learning programs in the nation.

Some students travel abroad to Africa, Asia, Central America or Europe, led by experienced professors who travel with their families. Other students choose closer locations, like a Native reservation in the American Southwest or the glaciers of Newfoundland. No matter the location, cross-cultural students live with local host families and connect with nearby communities to offer service.

Students say their cross-culturals are life-changing.

Do hands-on work with expert faculty

Another key part of the core curriculum is a focus on experiential learning, or learning in the field.

EMU faculty are Fulbright scholars, leaders in peace studies and sustainability practices, and energetic educators. You’ll have many chances to learn on the job. Be part of our thriving STEM program… or perform with world-famous musicians during our annual Bach Festival.

• Create documentaries and other videos within our visual and communication arts department
• Work side-by-side with professors on cutting-edge cancer research
• Travel to Asia to work on water quality issues
• Conduct environmental research in the Chesapeake Bay or nearby Blacks Run
• Develop new sustainable practices for our green campus
• Maintain and expand our organic campus garden
• Create a ‘green design’ for new campus buildings

So, what will you study?

Take a moment to learn more:

• STEM programs
• Teacher ed
• Pre-professional health sciences
• All majors and minors