School of Education and Social Policy

Dean: Isabelle Cherney, Ph.D.

Associate Dean: Russell Olwell, Ph.D.

Mission

In the School of Education & Social Policy at Merrimack College-a Catholic, Augustinian institution-we believe that education is a transformative practice that changes the world. Our dynamic, rigorous programs prepare students to engage with communities by linking theory, research, and practice. With a focus on ethics and professionalism, we mentor students to be reflective and engaged educators, practitioners, and advocates for the common good. Our students become leaders and agents of change within schools, colleges, community organizations, and criminal justice institutions.

Vision

To Educate for Social Transformation.

Degree Programs

The School of Education and Social Policy has 12 master’s degree and 1 certificate programs:

Masters of Education
- Early Childhood Education (PreK-2), with initial license
- Elementary Education (1-6), with initial license
- Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8), with initial license
- Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) add-on license only
- English as a Second Language (PreK-6), with initial license
- Middle School Education (5-8), with initial license
- High School Education (8-12), with initial license
- Curriculum & Instruction, non-license
- School Counseling
- Higher Education
- Community Engagement
Master of Science
- Criminology and Criminal Justice

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.)
- Educational Leadership

Programs

Master of Science

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Master of Education

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

Educational Leadership