$500 Priority Submission Scholarship
New students who submit their completed application by Monday, December 23, 2024, will receive a $500 scholarship toward their first course starting in January 2025 (Spring 1). Apply now.
Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Education Programs
Master’s Degrees
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.Ed. in Community Engagement
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education
- M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education
- M.Ed. in English as a Second Language
- M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities
- M.Ed. in School Counseling
Licensure Programs
- Add-On License in Moderate Disabilities
- Add-On License in English as a Second Language
- Add-On License in Early Childhood Education
Certificates
Post-Master’s Programs
Master of Education Degrees, Add-On Licenses and Certificates
Merrimack College’s teacher education programs are offered online or in a hybrid format and were developed in collaboration with leading school districts. Our programs allow you to move quickly through what you already know by demonstrating your mastery of skills and knowledge — so that you can focus on learning what you need.
Merrimack programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) and meet state and professional standards so that students can acquire the skills needed to fulfill licensure requirements. Our programs produce teachers and administrators poised to become leaders in their schools and communities.
DESE-Approved
We offer multiple licensure programs that are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Online or Hybrid
Our hybrid and online formats — and the option to study full or part time — allow you to integrate your program into your schedule and life.
Experience-Based
For teachers seeking licensure, you’ll gain hands-on field experience inside a classroom setting near you.
Affordable Tuition
With generous scholarships and full-tuition fellowship opportunities, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.
Why Merrimack?
At Merrimack College, we’re committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader in education. As a teacher education student, you’ll benefit from:
Flexibility to complete your online coursework from anywhere according to your own schedule
Concentrations that allow you to further hone your skills in areas aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) and Subject Matter Knowledge (SMKs) requirements
Personalized, one-on-one support from faculty and your very own teacher education program specialist guiding you through your MTEL preparation, field-based experiences and professional networking
Optional in-person immersion events where you network with your faculty, fellow students and leading professionals in the field at special events and workshops designed to enhance your professional development
School of Education and Social Policy Online Education
Education for Social Transformation
In the School of Education and Social Policy, we believe 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.
Connect With Our Enrollment Team
Are you wondering which teacher education program is right for you? Our enrollment advisors are experts who can help you select the course of study that’s the best match for your professional goals. Connect with them today, and prepare to take the next step in your professional journey.
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Accolades and Accreditation
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 spiritually — so that you may graduate as a confident, well-prepared citizen of the world.
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)
- Most Innovative Schools (No. 14)
- Regional Universities North (No. 33)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (No. 31)
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No. 86)
(at schools where doctorate not offered) - Best Colleges for Veterans (No. 14)
- Best Value Schools (No. 47)
NECHE-Accredited
- Merrimack College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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