MERRIMACK COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY
www.merrimack.edu/police-academy
DEADLINES
Summer I 2023
Application Deadline: May 8, 2023 (April 10, 2023 for international applicants)
Begins: May 22, 2023
*Police academy training starts in the Fall semester, but it is recommended that students begin their master's coursework earlier by entering in either Spring or Summer I
The Merrimack College Police Academy is a pioneering program in police education and training designed to meet the dynamic changes facing 21st century law enforcement. In just one year, you’ll earn a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice and complete your police academy certification. You’ll graduate as a highly educated, prospective officer ready to start work and serve the community immediately. No other program in Massachusetts provides such an opportunity.
Tailored For You
• Complete graduate coursework in the evenings with police academy training conducted during the day
• Learn from high caliber faculty who are expert practitioners in the field
• Receive sponsorship by the Merrimack College Police Department once you have been admitted
• Complete 800 hours of police academy training and 32 credit hours in the master’s program
• Benefit from the Dean Scholarship; GRE not required
TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
$893 per credit hour*
The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice is 32 credit hours
($28,576)
$2,360 Police Academy Fee - Per Semester
Applicants for full and part-time study (excluding fellowships) are eligible for the Dean Scholarship, which is awarded based on merit and need. This generous scholarship, in addition to our already low tuition, can help you save significantly on tuition costs.
*2022–20223 tuition. Rates subject to change.
“My time at Merrimack College Police Academy were the greatest moments of my professional development. I got to see my progression from a Merrimack College student to now a Weston, Massachusetts police officer protecting the Commonwealth. The program prepared me mentally, physically, and academically to withstand the demanding needs of this career.”
ERIC FOURNIER, RECRUIT OFFICER CLASS ‘22
Academy Sponsorship
A full-time police academy authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC), the Merrimack College Police Academy provides unique advantages over the traditional academy process. Traditionally, police recruits are first hired by a police department and then sponsored by that department throughout their academy training. The Merrimack Academy allows student officers to “self sponsor” through the support of the Merrimack College Police Department, receiving their academy certification prior to being employed by a municipality. When Merrimack College Police Academy graduates enter the job market, they will be state- certified, able to work immediately, and hold a Master’s degree, making them profoundly desirable candidates and more highly educated officers.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduating from the police academy, students will be a Massachusetts certified police officer ready to join the police force. Certification applies to all Massachusetts Municipal, UMass, and Environmental police agencies. The combination of a police academy certification with a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice will expand your future career options, including positions such as:
• Forensic Investigator
• Law Enforcement Supervision
• Sheriff
• Special Agent at a federal agency:
• FBI, DEA, ATF, ICE, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal
Sampling of Courses
CRM 5010: Police, Courts, and Corrections
Program information subject to change. Visit the website for up-to-date program information.
CRM 6010: Prison, Incarceration and the Treatment of Convicted Persons
CRM 6230: Juvenile Justice and the Legal Rights of Children