M.Ed. in Community Engagement

The Master’s in Community Engagement (M.Ed.) prepares students to be nonprofit leaders, social change activists, and leaders in the national service learning movement. The curriculum focuses on diversity and social justice, community development, and organizational change. Student will gain a broad understanding of civic engagement and the nonprofit sector, including trends, theoretical models, and best practices. This versatile degree will prepare students for outreach and partnership work in schools, colleges, and community organizations. The Master’s in Community Engagement is a 36-credit program.

Admission Deadlines

• Full- or part-time enrollment: Rolling admission
• Community Fellowship Program: Closed

Learn more about the Community Engagement Fellowship program, a full-tuition fellowship.

 

Program Components

Core Courses (18 credits)

The core of our program emphasizes social justice and the role that schools, colleges and communities can and should play in a democratic, pluralistic, and complex society.

• Diversity and Social Justice
• Community Development
• Theories of Organizational Change
• Community Engagement: Theory and Practice
• The Nonprofit Sector
• Research Methods

Areas of Concentration (10 credits)

Community Organizations

• Asset Mapping
• Theories of Adult Learning
• Community Organizing
• Fundraising, Community Outreach, and Public Relations

K-12 Education

• School, Family and Community Partnership
• Understanding the English Language Learner
• Urban and Multicultural Education
• Understanding Children with Mild and Moderate Disabilities

Higher Education

• University-Community Relations
• Contemporary Issues in Higher Education
• The College Student

Electives (4 credits)

Select 4 credits from any of the graduate education programs: community engagement, higher education, teacher leadership, or teacher education.

Capstone (4 credits)

All student complete a capstone project with faculty support which showcases and extends their community engagement knowledge and skills.

 

The Merrimack Difference

Why students choose the masters in community engagement program at Merrimack College:

• Our faculty are recognized scholars, superb teachers, and dedicated activists.
• We have partnerships with dozens of schools, institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations to help you succeed.
• Our programs are flexible, rigorous, and make a difference.

For more information, contact:

School of Education, Graduate Programs
(978) 837-5436
communityengagement@merrimack.edu