2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
School of Arts and Sciences
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Mission
The School of Arts and Sciences provides the core foundation for lifelong learning in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
We apply the different principles, methodologies, and technologies of these areas toward the goal of understanding and improving the world.
We seek to:
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Encourage creative thinking through innovative scientific achievement, meaningful social action, and thoughtful artistic expression.
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Explore useful solutions to real-world problems.
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Nurture intellectual growth, civic engagement and spiritual wellness.
Inspired by the Augustinian tradition, the School of Arts and Sciences promotes curiosity, facilitates collaboration, and celebrates cooperation in a diverse, vibrant, and inclusive learning Community.
We educate our students to recognize how the past informs the present and how both guide us to the future.
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 distinctive and nationally recognized programs in the arts and sciences that inspire students and faculty to make a meaningful impact on their community.
Description
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 in the School of Arts and Sciences:
Department of Communication and Media
Department of Creative Arts, Design and Architecture
Department of Humanities
Department of Mathematics and Physics
Department of Natural Sciences
Department of Political Science, Policy and History
Department of Psychology
Undergraduate degree programs offered by the School of Arts and Sciences:
Major(s)
Actuarial Science, B.S.
Applied Arts and Sciences, B.A. - BDC program
Applied Physics, B.S.
Biochemistry, B.A.
Biochemistry, B.S.
Bioinformatics, B.S.
Biology, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Business Communication, B.A.
Chemistry, B.S.
Communication and Media, B.A.
Content Creation, B.A.
Cybersecurity and Business Administration, B.S.
Economics, Environment and Sustainability, B.A.
English, B.A.
Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design, B.A.
Environmental Data Science, B.A.
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, B.S.
Forensic Science, B.S.
Graphic Design, B.A.
Health Sciences and Spanish, B.S.
History, B.A.
Humanities, B.A.
Interactive Media and Design, B.A.
International Policy Studies, B.A.
International Studies, B.A.
Law and Policy, B.A.
Mathematics, B.A.
Music, B.A.
Music Management, B.A.
Neuroscience, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Psychology, B.S.
Public Health and Communication, B.A.
Public Health and Spanish, B.S.
Religious and Theological Studies, B.A.
Social Justice, B.A.
Sociology and International Studies, B.A.
Sociology and Political Science, B.A.
Sport Management and Communication, B.A.
Theatre Arts, B.A.
Studio Arts, B.A.
Women’s and Gender Studies, B.A.
Minor(s)
Artificial Intelligence Studies
Art History
Bioethics
Biology
Chemistry
Communication and Media
Cyber Security
Digital Media Production
English
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
European History
Film Studies
Graphic Design
International Studies
Law, Ethics, and Society
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Ethics
Science, Technology, and Values
Physics
Political Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Law
Psychology
Public Relations
Race and Ethnic Studies
Religious and Theological Studies
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
Biology, Certificate
Calculus, Certificate
Catholic Studies, Certificate
Chemistry, Certificate
Communication, Culture, and Society, Certificate
Content Creation, Certificate
Cultural Studies
Data Science, Certificate
Digital Media Production, Certificate
English, Certificate
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Certificate
Ethics, Certificate
European History, Certificate
Film Studies, Certificate
Graphic Design, Certificate
International Studies, Certificate
Interreligious Relations, Certificate
Mathematical Explorations, Certificate
Philosophy, Certificate
Philosophy in Science, Technology and Values, Certificate
Physics (5-course Certificate)
Political Science, Certificate
Pre-Law, Certificate
Psychology and Society, Certificate
Public Policy, Certificate
Race and Ethnic Studies, Certificate
Religious and Theological Studies, Certificate
Science and Religion, Certificate
Social Justice, Certificate
Sociological Inquiry, Certificate
Spanish, Certificate
United States History, Certificate
Women’s and Gender Studies, Certificate
World History, Certificate
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