2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
School of Arts and Sciences
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Mission
Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of learning enriched by innovative scholarship, dynamic research, and creative activity in the humanities, arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Our programs explore compelling ideas, issues, and values to support our students’ growth. We develop well-informed, critical, inventive, and reflective thinkers empowered with career-ready skills to lead productive and meaningful lives in a changing world.
Vision
Our vision is to provide a distinctive and nationally recognized arts and sciences program that inspires students to make a positive and meaningful impact on their community.
Description
The School of Arts and Sciences at Merrimack brings together a range of disciplines with various approaches, perspectives, and methodologies. Our programs are inherently interdisciplinary and our courses engage students in conversation and exploration about their lives and the world around them. Students will learn to communicate effectively, think critically, integrate diverse experiences, and process information from multiple perspectives. The School of Arts and Sciences emphasizes immersive learning, such as hosting a radio show; creating a work of art; or synthesizing a new chemical compound. Our curricula provide transformative experiences that create meaningful career pathways.
The School of Arts and Sciences embraces Merrimack’s Augustinian identity through our dedication to the pursuit of knowledge as a community activity, informed by dialogue between faith and reason. We are inspired by the Augustinian Order’s commitment to social justice and its long history of engagement in education. The study of the arts and sciences is at the heart of Merrimack’s curriculum. Whatever your interest, we welcome you to learn, discover, innovate, and grow with us. Whatever your major, you will be equipped with the skillset requisite for personal and professional success.
Departments housed within the School:
Biology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Communication and Media
English
Gender, Diversity, and Social Justice
History
International Studies
Languages and Cultural Studies
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and Public Policy
Psychology
Religious and Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Undergraduate degree programs offered by the School:
Major(s)
Applied Arts and Sciences, B.A.
Art and Art History, B.A.
Biochemistry, B.A.
Biochemistry, B.S.
Biology, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S.
Communication and Media, B.A.
English, B.A.
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, B.A.
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, B.S.
Graphic Design, B.A.
History, B.A.
International Studies, B.A.
Mathematics, B.A.
Music, B.A.
Neuroscience, B.S.
Philosophy, B.A.
Physics, B.A.
Physics, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Psychology, B.A.
Religious and Theological Studies, B.A.
Social Justice, B.A.
Theatre Arts, B.A.
Women’s and Gender Studies, B.A.
World Languages and Cultural Studies, B.A.
Concentration(s)
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Environmental Analysis Concentration, B.S.
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Environmental and Natural Systems Concentration, B.S.
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Environmental Operations Concentration, B.S.
World Languages and Cultural Studies, Spanish Concentration, B.A.
Minor(s)
Art History
Bioethics
Biology
Catholic Studies
Chemistry
Communication and Media
Cyber Security
Digital Media Production
English
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
European History
Film Studies
Graphic Design
International Studies
Interreligious Relations
Law, Ethics, and Society
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Philosophy in Ethics
Philosophy in Science, Technology, and Values
Physics
Political Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Law
Psychology
Public Policy
Public Relations
Race and Ethnic Studies
Religious and Theological Studies
Science and Religion
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
United States History
Visual Storytelling
Women’s and Gender Studies
World History
Associate’s Degree(s)
Liberal Arts, A.A.
Certificate(s)
Writing and Communication, Certificate
General Studies, Certificate
Learn about graduate programs offered by the School
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