School of Liberal Arts

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  • The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.
    The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.
  • The Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
    The Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
  • Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
    Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
  • Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
    Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
  • Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.
    Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.

Major Requirements

Elementary

EDU 2110  Foundations & Principles of Education    
EDU 2210  Child & Adolescent Development      
EDU 3330  Teaching Math, Science, & Technology          
EDU 3210  Psychology of Learning & Assessment     
EDU 3310  Teaching Reading & Language Arts   
EDU 4320  Elem School Teaching: Social Studies (2 cr.)   
EDU 4340  Children’s Literature (2 cr.)      
EDU 4220  Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom (2 cr.) 
EDU 4221  Classroom Management & Learning Reinforcement (2 cr.) 
EDU 2500  Pre-Practicum (no credits)   
EDU 2510  Pre-Practicum (no credits)   
EDU 4903  Practicum – Elementary Schools (12 cr.)   

Moderate Disabilities

EDU 2110  Foundations and Principles of Education  
EDU 2210  Child & Adolescent Development   
EDU 3330  Teaching Math, Science, & Technology    
EDU 3210  Psychology of Learning & Assessment  
EDU 3310  Teaching Reading & Language Arts   
EDU 4320  Elementary School Teaching: Social Studies (2 cr.)   
EDU 4340  Children’s Literature (2 cr.)   
EDU 4220  Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom (2 cr.) 
EDU 4221  Classroom Management & Learning Reinforcement (2 cr.) 
EDU 4400  Language Acquisition & Literacy Development (2 cr.) 
EDU 4600  Curriculum Design & Adaptation for Children with Special Needs (2 cr.) 
EDU 2500  Pre-Practicum (no credits)    
EDU 2510  Pre-Practicum (no credits)    
EDU 4900  Practicum – Moderate Disabilities (12 cr.)   

Middle School

EDU 2110  Foundations and Principles of Education  
EDU 2230  Applied Adolescent Psychology   
EDU 3210  Psychology of Learning & Assessment  
EDU 3380  Organization & Curriculum of the Middle School 
EDU 3420  Instructional Methodologies & Technology for Middle & Secondary Education   
EDU 4040  Reading in the Content Areas: Middle & Secondary Education (2 cr.) 
EDU 4050  Special Methods for the Middle School (2 cr.)  
EDU 4220  Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom (2 cr.) 
EDU 4221  Classroom Management & Learning Reinforcement (2 cr.) 
EDU 2500  Pre-Practicum (no credits)    
EDU 2510  Pre-Practicum (no credits)    
EDU 4901  Practicum – Middle School (12 cr.)    

Secondary School

EDU 2110  Foundations and Principles of Education  
EDU 2230  Applied Adolescent Psychology   
EDU 3210  Psychology of Learning & Assessment   
EDU 3480  Organization & Curriculum of the Secondary School 
EDU 3420  Instructional Methodologies & Technology for Middle & Secondary Education  
EDU 4040  Reading in the Content Areas: Middle & Secondary Education (2 cr.) 
EDU 4060-4160  Special Methods for the Secondary School (2 cr.) 
EDU 4220  Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom (2 cr.) 
EDU 4221  Classroom Management & Learning Reinforcement (2 cr.) 
EDU 2500  Pre-Practicum (no credits)    
EDU 2510  Pre-Practicum (no credits)    
EDU 4902  Practicum – Secondary Schools (12 cr.)  

ESL (Certificate Program) (in Development Stage)

EDU 2110  Foundations and Principles of Education  
EDU 2210  Child & Adolescent Development   
EDU 3190  Urban Education (ESL specific)   
EDU 3210  Psychology of Learning & Assessment  
EDU 3310  Teaching Reading & Language Arts   
EDU 3620  Cultural Diversity in the Schools (ESL specific) 
EDU 4220  Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom (2 cr.) 
EDU 4221  Classroom Management & Learning Reinforcement (2 cr.) 
EDU 4400  Language Acquisition & Literacy Development (2 cr.) 
EDU 4600  Curriculum Design & Adaptation for Children with Special Needs (2 cr.) 
 
Students with a major other than Liberal Arts (History/Political or History/Economics) are required to take 36 credits (9 courses) of Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements.