SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL POLICY
Here’s your personalized campus visit guide.
Make it your Your personalized visit is a great way to find out if Merrimack is the right fit for you. So grab a bottle of water and a snack, and let’s get going. Along the way, you’ll discover the places and programs that make Merrimack one of a kind—just like you.
Get to know the School of Education & Social Policy Want to change lives through teaching or by getting involved in organizations devoted to social change? If so, the School of Education & Social Policy is the place for you. Here, you’ll learn to link theory, research, and practice so that you can make a difference in the classroom, in your community, and out in the world. cc Education
Resource Center—On the second floor of McQuade Library, you’ll find everything you need to manage a classroom like a boss: curriculum planning and lesson prep materials, language and reading kits, special education resources, math and science games, and teacher certification information.
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Success Center—Want to take your academic performance to the next level? Then check out the ultimate study resource: the Academic Success Center, which offers tutoring, group meetings, and academic counseling.
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Center for Career Development—From your first internship to your first job, O’Brien is focused on cultivating the “professional you.”
Experience in the field All Criminology and Criminal Justice students are required to complete at least one internship. These enriching hands-on learning opportunities give them experience in their future careers and connect them to industry-expert mentors. Our students have interned at organizations such as Essex County Sheriff’s Department, Boys and Girls Club, and Essex County District Attorney’s Office.
MEET YOUR DEAN:
Isabelle D. Cherney, Ph.D. Dean Cherney is passionate about her community and the world around her. Originally from Switzerland, she is fluent in several languages and has visited 48 states and 32 countries. Internationally known for her research on childhood development, she has published extensively on social-cognitive gender differences, children’s rights, and student engagement.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Let’s talk majors and concentrations Criminology and Criminal Justice Education – Early Childhood Education PreK–2 – Elementary Education 1–6 – High School Education 8–12 – Middle School Education 5–8 – Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 Human Development and Human Services STEM Education
Freshman application deadlines Early Decision
November 15
Early Action 1
November 15
Early Action 2
January 15
Regular Decision
February 15
Spring semester
January 6
Transfer application deadlines Fall semester priority deadline
March 15
Fall semester regular deadline
August 15
Spring semester priority deadline
November 15
Spring semester regular deadline
January 6
For information for international students, graduate students, and specific application details, visit merrimack.edu/admission.
94% CAREER OUTCOMES RATE FOR CLASS OF 2017 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION GRADUATES
Earn your master’s (for free!) Our prestigious fifth-year fellowship program enables you to complete your master’s degree, enjoy unparalleled real-world field experiences, and graduate debt-free.
Ready to ace the MTEL Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure (MTEL) is the first step to becoming a teacher. Our priority is to make sure you have the support you need through comprehensive resources and workshops so you are ready and prepared to succeed.
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My admission counselor Wondering about a specific program, or residence hall, or where to get pizza? Your admission counselor is your point person for all those questions you think of after you get home.
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