Graduate Program - Admissions
Guidelines | Apply online | Tuition and fees | Scholarships
Guidelines
Students who apply to the graduate program must have an undergraduate degree, preferably in the social sciences. For M.A., preference is given to applicants with at least two years of experience in conciliation, mediation, trauma healing, advocacy, restorative justice, community development/relief work or related areas. For Graduate Certificate (G.C.), similar experience is also desirable. Please refer to the catalog for additional guidelines.
A complete application file is due by February 15 for students planning to begin course work the following summer or fall sessions. After the February 15 deadline, the Admissions Committee will continue to review application files on an individual basis as long as space is available in the program. Admission will not be considered until application files are complete.
Please contact Janelle Myers-Benner if you have any questions regarding the above admission procedures by calling 1-800-710-7871 or 540-432-4986/4490 or emailing .
A completed application consists of the following:
- A completed application form - click to fill out form on-line, or request an application packet from the CJP office
- Application fee of $25 (U.S.)
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended
- Three references for M.A. (at least one academic and one professional) or two references for G.C.
- A typewritten 4-5 page essay for M.A. (or 2-page essay for G.C.) outlining why you are interested in this program, your objectives in pursuing this degree (or certificate), and how the program fits into your long-term goals.
- A current resume/curriculum vitae
- OPTIONAL: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) results, photo, and scholarship form. Note: form is in PDF format.
For international applicants:
- For applicants whose native language is not English, competency in English must be demonstrated by a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or comparable English test (i.e. IELTS). EMU's institutional code is 5181. Applicants who have studied and received a degree from a college or university where all instruction is in English are not required to submit English test scores.
- A financial certificate demonstrating the student's "ability to pay" is required after admission in order for the program to issue a student visa application (I-20 form).
Online application process:
- Review admission guidelines listed above
- Print & mail forms: letter of recommendation , transcript request and scholarship form. Note: forms are in PDF format.
- Complete on-line graduate application form (M.A. or G.C.)
- Mail your check in the amount of $25 to cover your application processing fee along with signature page. Click here for mailing address.
- Send remaining documentation to complete your application file (resume and essay may be emailed to )
Estimated tuition and fees
| M.A.or Graduate Certificate in Conflict Transformation (per credit hour) |
$520 |
| Activity fee, 1-9 credit hours (charge per credit hour) | $2 |
| Activity fee, 9+ (charge per semester) | $23 |
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $25 |
| Graduation fee - M.A. | $30 |
| Graduation fee - G.C. | $15 |
| Auditing (per hour) | $135 |
| Technology Services, full time students (per semester) | $25 |
| Technology Services, part time students (per semester) | $10 |
| Computer Access, non-Res Hall student (per semester) | $15 |
Published rates may be adjusted for changes in economic conditions and cost factors.
Estimated costs for one year of study:
| Expense Type | Single |
Couple (one student) |
Family of Four (one student) |
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per Month |
per Year |
per Month |
per Year |
per Month |
per Year |
|
| Tuition | $9,360-12,480 |
$9,360-12,480 |
$9,360-12,480 |
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| Tuition note: $520 per credit hour (18-24 credits per year for full-time students) | ||||||
| Books | $800-1,000 |
$800-1,000 |
$800-1,000 |
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| Rent - Apartment | $350-600 |
$4,200-7,200 |
$500-700 |
$6,000-8,400 |
$600-800 |
$7,200-9,600 |
| Additional Living Expenses | $150-250 |
$1,800-3,000 |
$250-350 |
$3,000-4,200 |
$300-400 |
$3,600-4,800 |
| Additional living expenses: utilities, phone, laundry, etc. | ||||||
| Health Insurance | ***$785 |
***$2,867 |
***$4,021 |
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| Health Insurance is required for international students. | ||||||
| Food | $150-200 |
$1,800-2,400 |
$200-300 |
$2,400-3,600 |
$300-400 |
$3,600-4,800 |
| Miscellaneous | $100 |
$1,200 |
$150 |
$1,800 |
$200 |
$2,400 |
Total |
$19,945-$28,065 |
$26,227-$34,347 |
$30,981-$39,101 |
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- *Living expenses based on a full 12 month calendar year (student may or may not be taking classes in the summer term/SPI).
- **Rent for a single person varies depending on if they plan to live alone or share an apartment.
- ***2007-08 rates for student plan — Students are not required to be on the student plan as long as they can show proof of health insurance under another plan (health insurance is required for all students taking 6 credits or more).
Other than tuition and health insurance, the above costs are estimations only.
Questions?
- Student Accounts Office (888) 432-4112 or (540) 432-4112
- Financial Assistance Office (800) 330-9683 or (540) 432-4137
- Dining Services
- Off-campus housing, contact Valerie Helbert, (540) 432-4672 or check the e-classifieds
- Business Office web site
- Post office
