Programs of Merrimack College

Criminology and Criminal Justice

North Andover , United States

Criminology fosters theoretical debates and ideas about lawmaking, lawbreaking and the social consequences of both. Criminologists work toward reducing crime and improving criminal justice policies. The criminology program at Merrimack provides students with an understanding of crime that recognizes the complex relationship between society and its members. Courses focus on the degree to which people’s lives are influenced by broader sociocultural, political-economic and historical forces. The study of criminology cultivates critical thinking and informed analysis about the legal system, crim, and systems of punishment and social control. Further, it examines how inequalities of race, class, gender, age and sexuality are intertwined with systems of control and punishment.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Early Childhood Education (PreK-2)

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, our programs provide you with the training required to earn your state teaching license in early childhood education. Bonus? Through hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll develop your education philosophy, create a portfolio and hone your classroom-management skills. In the early-childhood education program, you will: - Deepen your understanding of how young children develop and learn. - Gain practical experience teaching the all-important foundation topics of reading, math and science. - Build your expertise by choosing from a wide variety of electives, including cultural diversity in the schools, children’s literature and comparative politics.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Economics

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As an economics major, you’ll study how individuals and groups make decisions with limited resources. Going beyond the fundamentals of business and finance, you’ll examine the forces that drive today’s complex global economy — supply and demand, profitability and employment. Through the focused curriculum, you’ll learn how markets work and deepen your understanding of how people and society operate. In this program, you will: Examine the social relationships involved in the problems of resource allocation, production, exchange, and distribution. Understand the causes and consequences of national economic events, and how they’re influenced by economic policy. Explore the relationship between historical events and the development of economic theory. Learn how social relationships affect the allocation, production, exchange, and distribution of resources. Develop your skills in working with numbers, including deriving and interpreting quantitative measurements.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As an environmental studies and sustainability major, you will explore the impact that human activity has on the natural systems of the planet, and you’ll learn to rethink redesign, and re-create the way humans use natural resources. Our program’s interdisciplinary curriculum weaves together courses in environmental and social sciences, the humanities, business and economics. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to: Use problem-solving to improve the environment. View the environment as a complex whole that’s affected by interconnected ecological, economic and political factors. Master quantitative methods, qualitative analysis and critical thinking about the environment and sustainability. Learn and apply fundamental principles of life and social sciences, business and the humanities to environmental issues. Conduct literature reviews to obtain, critically assess and organize information related to the environment and sustainability. Investigate, diagnose and propose solutions to environmental problems.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Exercise Science

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

As an exercise science major, you’ll explore the anatomical, biomedical and physiological basis of exercise and human movement. Designed to deepen your understanding how physical activity affects health and disease, you’ll develop a toolkit for teaching others, changing behaviors and improving lives. In the exercise science program, you will: Learn how to help individuals meet and exceed their health and rehabilitation goals. Use state-of-the-art equipment to analyze the performance of our Division I and II athletes. Work with renowned faculty on exercise science research in our Human Performance Laboratory. Gain hands-on, clinical experience with innovative technological tools like the BodPod and our 3-D Gait Analysis.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Human Development and Human Services

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

Human development and human services is the study of the physical, psychological and social-emotional development of individuals across the lifespan. Students in this program will examine how environmental factors both influence — and are influenced by — the individual. Various influences, such as relationships close to us (family members, friends and peers) as well as those that are more distant from us (culture, religion, government, and the media) affect individual development. Furthermore, individual characteristics, such as age, race, gender and social class, affect one’s experiences in these different domains. Examining development from infancy to late adulthood provides a greater understanding of how people change, but also how factors remain stable over time. Because individuals intersect with people of varying ages in their personal and professional lives, such as children, parents, grandparents, teachers and colleagues, it is useful to understand development at all ages.

$40,770 International

$40,770 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Master of Arts in Spirituality

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

The Master of Arts in Spirituality program prepares candidates for a life of spiritual exploration, engagement, and service. Inspired by Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian tradition, the Master of Arts in Spirituality program will enrich your understanding of Christianity and other faiths across the world and empower you as a spiritual teacher, guide or director. To help others enhance their spiritual life and better navigate personal and societal challenges, a strong foundation of interfaith knowledge, along with outstanding interpersonal and counseling skills is imperative. Our advanced degree in spirituality will provide you with these vital capabilities and more. You will be able to use this knowledge to counsel and minister to others in their spiritual journeys.

$28,320 International

$28,320 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Master of Education in Community Engagement

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

Students in our program are passionate about addressing pressing social issues and needs through community organizing and community partnerships. You’ll gain a broad understanding of civic engagement, including trends, theoretical models and best practices. Our versatile degree prepares you for outreach and partnership work in schools, colleges, and the community.

$21,960 International

$21,960 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Master of Education in Higher Education

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

The Master of Education in Higher Education prepares you to be an administrative leader in a college or university, working with students in a variety of roles supporting the advancement of higher education. Our curriculum focuses on learning and development of college students, college access, equity and diversity, and organizational development. You will gain a broad understanding of current trends, leadership challenges and opportunities to advance social justice in higher education.

$21,960 International

$21,960 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost

Master of Public Affairs

Merrimack College

North Andover , United States

Our Master of Public Affairs offers you the opportunity to study a range of issues in public administration, public policy and public service more broadly. You’ll understand the dynamics and implications of policy making, from development to implementation and evaluation; identify problems and challenges in policy making; assess and evaluate policy effects. You’ll develop one or more areas of specialized policy expertise through a strategic capstone or internship experience. You’ll develop the capacity to conduct ethical, responsible and appropriate research methodologies to answer questions in public affairs; conduct research; analyze and interpret results; disseminate results appropriately. You’ll better understand the roles and responsibilities of key actors in public administration and the framework of public administration under the law; analyze and critique the concepts and realities of public service.

$28,320 International

$28,320 Domestic

$16,320 Living cost