Adult Degree Completion Programs
Academic Programs
The following programs are offered by Merrimack College through The School for Advanced Studies/Continuing Education:
Degree Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in:
Accounting Finance Management
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Human Services Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Associate in Arts
Associate in Electrical Engineering
Associate in Fine Arts
Associate in Human Services
Certificates:
Embedded Controller Certification New!
Non-Profit Certificate Program New!
An associate degree is typically completed in two years; a baccalaureate degree in four years. Students may elect to extend the years necessary for completion of the degree; however, failure to enroll in courses for one full year without formal notification to the college of your expected date of return may result in a reassessment of prior work and degree requirements.
Academic Advisement
Merrimack College believes that every student benefits by receiving good academic advisement in the choice of major and in the selection of course electives. Prior to selecting a degree program at the college, it is helpful to share with an advisor ideas on what you expect from the program, what your intended personal and professional long-term and short-term goals are and what particular abilities you seek to develop. You will receive thoughtful and knowledgeable advice about what to expect in the course of your study, which program and which particular courses will help you to realize career goals, and what to consider for your personal growth and development. The Academic Advisors of the Division of Continuing Education are available to help you during day or evening hours. Please call (978) 837-5101 for an appointment.
Residence Requirements
To receive a baccalaureate degree from Merrimack College, a student must fulfill the following: a) at least forty-eight credits must be taken at Merrimack College; b) at least half of the major credit requirements must be taken at Merrimack College; c) at least twenty-four of the last thirty-two credits must be taken at Merrimack College; and d) all credits in the final semester/term of study must be taken at Merrimack College.
To receive an associate degree from Merrimack College, a student must fulfill the following: a) at least twenty-four credits must be taken at Merrimack College; b) at least half of the major credit requirements must be taken at Merrimack College; c) at least twelve of the last eighteen credits must be taken at Merrimack College; and d) all credits in the final semester/term of study must be taken at Merrimack College.
Standards of Achievement
Candidates for degrees must maintain a high standard of achievement. Only those students who complete all course requirements for the respective degree with a final grade point average of 2.000 or better both overall and in the major will be eligible for graduation.
Prerequisites
Please refer to the online course description to verify that you have fulfilled the prerequisites for registration in your course(s). Students without the proper course experience may be denied a seat in the course in question. If you have any questions regarding prerequisites, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at (978) 837-5101.