Programs of Study
Merrimack College offers quality and innovative programs of study leading to a Master Degree in Elementary Education (1-6), or as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8).
There are six M.Ed. Program Options for candidates who hold a Bachelor Degree. Merrimack College also offers a Licensure Program for Career Changers - people who already hold a Bachelor Degree and seek Initial Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education.
To accommodate the working student, courses are offered on campus late afternoon and early evenings. Some courses may be taken on weekends, or online.
For more information, click the individual program titles.
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Option I:
This M.Ed. program of study is for candidates who have a Bachelor Degree, and are interested in becoming a teacher. The candidates in this program are being prepared for the Initial Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education (1-6).
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Option II:
This M.Ed. program of study is for teachers who currently hold the Initial Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education (1-6), and would like to undertake an advanced program of study. Upon completion of the program, a mentored experience in an employment setting will be required in order to secure the Professional Teaching License. This mentored experience will be supervised by the school district.
For Options I and II, students may take up to 6 credits before formally applying for acceptance into the program.
Master Degree as a Teacher of Students With Moderate Disabilities(PreK-8)
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Option III:
This M.Ed. program of study is for candidates who have a Bachelor Degree, and are interested in becoming a teacher. The candidates in this program are being prepared for the Initial Teaching License as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8).
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Option IV:
This M.Ed. program of study is for teachers who currently hold the Initial Teaching License as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8), and would like to undertake an advanced program of study. Upon completion of the program, a mentored experience in an employment setting will be required in order to secure the professional teaching license. This mentored experience will be supervised by the school district.
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Option V:
This M.Ed. program of study is for candidates who have a Bachelor Degree and are interested in becoming a teacher. The candidates in this program are being prepared for the Initial Teaching License in Elementary Education (1-6). With additional course work, candidates are eligible for the initial teaching license as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-6).
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Option VI:
This M.Ed. program of study is for teachers who currently hold the Initial Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education and would like to pursue a second license as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8). The first part of the program will prepare the candidate for the Initial Teaching License, whereas the second part of this program will be an advanced program of study. Upon completion of the program, a mentored experience in an employment setting will be required in order to secure the Professional Teaching License. This mentored experience will be supervised by the school district.
*For Options III, IV, V and VI students may take up to 6 credits before formally applying for acceptance into the program.
The Fifth-Year Program of Study leads to a Master of Elementary Education degree (1-6), or as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8). Students who have graduated from Merrimack College will be granted acceptance after meeting the appropriate requirements.
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Program A:
Elementary Education Licensure Program (24 Credits)
This program of study is for candidates who have a Bachelor Degree and are interested in becoming a teacher. The candidates in this program will be eligible for the Initial Teaching License in Elementary Education (1-6) after completing the 26 required credits, but will not receive a Master Degree. This is an Initial Teaching Licensure program only.
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Program B:
Professional Program of Study in Elementary Education (12 Credits)
This program of study is for teachers who already hold a Master Degree and Initial Licensure. According to state regulations, only 12 additional graduate credits in Elementary Education content areas are needed for advancement to the Professional Teaching License.
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Program C: Professional Program of Study as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) (12 credits) This program of study is for teachers who already hold a Master Degree and Initial Licensure. According to state regulations, only 12 additional graduate credits in the Moderate Disabilities content areas are needed for advancement to the Professional Teaching License.
This non degree certificate program will focus upon preparing the candidate for working with children in PreK through Grade 2. The courses in this program will address curriculum content, appropriate teaching strategies, and modifications for children with disabilities. Additional courses will offer insights on the organizational, financial, and legal aspects of administering an Early Childhood Education Center.
Application for Master Degree and Licensure Programs of Study
For more information contact:
Dr. Claire M. Thornton, Ph.D, Chair
Director of Master of Education & Licensure Programs
O'Reilly Hall, Room 208A
Phone: 1978-837-5368