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Master’s Degrees & Certificates in Education, Teaching, & School Leadership

On-Campus or Online | Scholarships & Fellowships Available

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Master’s Degrees & Certificates in Education, Teaching, & School Leadership

As one of Massachusetts’s leading teacher preparation schools, we continue to develop new coursework and programs with our experienced faculty to meet the needs of today’s educators. Join a vast network of Merrimack educators ready to spark change and improve lives.

  • DESE-Accredited

  • Led by Practicing Faculty-Experts

  • On-Campus & Online Options

  • Scholarships & Fellowships

  • Competitive Tuition

On-Campus & Online Programs for Educators at Merrimack

Master’s Degrees (M.Ed)
Online & On-Campus

This master’s degree covers an array of education-related topics and situations, including diversity and social justice, special education, and English language learning, all culminating in a self-designed capstone project. Our C&I program is ideal if you:

  • have a strong interest in education or are pursuing a career in an educational setting that does not require formal licensing or certification
  • already hold a teaching license, but want to earn a master’s degree (M.Ed.)
  • seek Master’s Plus credit hours (we will work with you to customize your program)

This program is non-licensure and MTELs are not required for program completion. Please note: The Curriculum & Instruction program does not lead to a Professional License.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This online-only master’s degree prepares you for your Initial License to work in grades Pre-K through grade 2. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you will develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

Initial Licensure students who decide not to pursue their license will still be able to complete their degree as a personalized non-licensure master’s degree.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit online
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This master’s degree prepares you for your Initial License to work in grades 1-6. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

Initial Licensure students who decide not to pursue their license will still be able to complete their degree as a personalized non-licensure master’s degree.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships and Fellowships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This master’s degree prepares you for your Initial License to serve linguistically and culturally diverse students in PreK-6 classrooms. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

Initial Licensure students who decide not to pursue their license will still be able to complete their degree as a personalized non-licensure master’s degree.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships and Fellowships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

The M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education program prepares you for your Initial License to work in secondary education.

Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

Initial Licensure students who decide not to pursue their license will still be able to complete their degree as a personalized non-licensure master’s degree.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships and Fellowships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This master’s degree prepares you for your Initial License to work with children in grades PreK-8 with moderate disabilities who participate in integrated or self-contained classrooms. 

Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

Initial Licensure students who decide not to pursue their license will still be able to complete their degree as a personalized non-licensure master’s degree.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships and Fellowships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This on-campus master’s degree prepares candidates for rewarding careers in school-or community-based counseling, college readiness, career guidance, or transitional services.

The program offers an accessible yet rigorous curriculum aligned with Massachusetts licensure requirements and the American School Counselors Association standards.

  • 48 Credits
  • $1028 per credit, on-campus
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Scholarships and Fellowships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Certificates
Online

This online certificate cultivates the leadership competencies required to succeed in today’s dynamic Catholic school landscape.

Led by expert faculty and reflecting Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian tradition, this online certificate includes interactive, interdisciplinary coursework that focuses on operationalizing your school’s mission, marketing your school’s strengths, enhancing your leadership and managerial methodologies, and maintaining financial solvency.

  • 12 Credits
  • $368 per credit, online
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Showcase your commitment to inclusive education with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in K-12 Schools online certificate. Complete four online courses and you may qualify for a salary change* (Master’s +15 credits) or continue your studies with a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction. Be the go-to person in your district/building for elevating student voices, promoting equity, and steering policy change.

Graduates with a DEI Certificate share a commitment to the wellness of young people. Not only will graduates create classroom environments that accommodate a range of student needs, but they may also become the go-to person in their district/building for elevating student voices, promoting equity, and steering policy change.

  • 16 Credits
  • $736 per credit, online
  • No Licensure Required 
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Independent schools require innovative school administrators who can foster unique learning environments. for diverse, nontraditional student populations. This online certificate equips you to meet the wide range of educational, financial and management challenges that are particular to independent schools.

  • 12 Credits
  • $736 per credit, online
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Using evidence-based strategies, this online certificate gives educators, counselors, and administrators the tools to manage the complex challenges of trauma and emotional development, and promote mental wellness across diverse populations. 

  • 16 Credits
  • $736 per credit, online
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No Licensure Required 
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This online certificate is designed for current teachers who want to remain in the classroom but take on leadership tasks at the school level. Courses in this certificate program can be apply toward the non-licensure Curriculum & Instruction master’s program.

  • 16 Credits
  • $736 per credit, online
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

License Only
Online & On-Campus

This license-only program is designed for teachers who have already obtained an Initial License or a Professional License and seek to expand or “add-on” to their current credential. Our Add-On License in Early Childhood Education prepares you to work in grades Pre-K through grade 2.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

  • 20 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This license-only program is designed for teachers who have already obtained an Initial License or a Professional License and seek to expand or “add-on” to their current credential. Our Add-On License in ESL prepares you to serve linguistically and culturally diverse students in PreK-6 classrooms.

This program is approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements.

  • 16 Credits
  • $556 per credit online, $708 per credit on-campus
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

This license-only program is designed for teachers who have already obtained an Initial License or a Professional License and seek to expand or “add-on” to their current credential. Our Add-On License in Moderate Disabilities prepares you to work with children in grades PreK-8 with moderate disabilities who participate in integrated or self-contained classrooms.

  • 12 Credits
  • $579 per credit online, $736 per credit on-campus
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Post-Master’s Programs
Online

This online, post-master’s program offers targeted professional training for teachers, principals, district-level administrators, and other educators who already hold a master’s degree. You’ll explore current issues facing educators in Massachusetts and nationwide, and acquire practical tools to improve student performance, teacher effectiveness, and school- or district-level outcomes.

  • 36 Credits
  • $579 per credit, online
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Courses in this online program can be used towards the CAGS in Educational Leadership if students decide to pursue an endorsement in School Administration in the future. This certificate provides coursework in areas of the field assessed by the Massachusetts PAL assessment.

  • 16 Credits
  • $579 per credit, online
  • Scholarships may be available
  • No GMAT or GRE Scores

Take the Next Step in Your Education

Learn more about Merrimack’s online teacher education degrees

Full-Tuition Teacher Education Fellowship

Graduate in One Year, Tuition-Free

As a K-12 teacher fellow, you’ll work in a partner school district for a full academic year, gaining unparalleled and invaluable field experience. You’ll engage in a range of classroom-based activities, including small group instruction, co-teaching, and ultimately, independent classroom instruction.

Fellows graduate in one year, tuition-free, and earn a Master of Education in Teacher Education and licensure in their area of specialization.

Available now for both on-campus and online students while spots are still available.

Hear from Merrimack Alumni:

“This program has shaped the way I teach in so many ways. From the strategies that I learned in courses from professors or heard from my peers to the countless experiences I had in my placement school, I grew so much as an educator. As I said before, I truly did not feel ready to apply to teacher positions when I was near the end of my bachelor’s degree but once I reached the final page of my journey at Merrimack, I was motivated and excited to start applying!”

-Alex S., M.Ed.

“In each of my classes, my professors gave me the tools and resources that I could use in the classroom.  When I began my student teaching experience as a Teacher Education Fellow, I was treated like a professional as soon as I walked into the school.  I had support and guidance that allowed me to become a more thoughtful teacher, advocate, and person.”

-Mallory M., M.Ed

Discover the Merrimack Difference

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Exceptional Faculty

Learn from accomplished faculty dedicated to helping you from the time you consider enrolling all the way through the finish line of graduation.

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Affordable

With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.

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Supportive

Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.

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Flexible

With on-campus and online classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.

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Experienced-Based

Gain unparalleled hands-on practice and transformative learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

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At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally, and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader.

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