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Nurture Critical Thinking

The School of Arts and Sciences is the bedrock and intellectual core of Merrimack’s Augustinian values and academics. Through the arts, humanities and life sciences, students are exposed to diverse ideas, theories and perspectives that nurture critical thinking and problem-solving skills transferable to many careers and fields.

Fueled by collaboration, creativity and curiosity, we nurture a scholarly environment energized by spirited classroom discussions, mentorship, service-learning, emerging research, study abroad and internships.

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Recognizing Merrimack's Community of Scholars

Research & Creative Achievement Conference

The Research & Creative Achievement Conference (RCAC) highlights original creative and innovative work by students, faculty and staff.

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Career Outcomes Rate

94% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Arts and Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.

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Student-Faculty Ratio

With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know your professors — experts who have literally been there and done that and want to help you do the same.

Graduate School

Merrimack, New England School of Law, George Washington University and Boston College are just some of the graduate programs Arts and Sciences graduates are attending.

TOP HIRING & INTERNSHIP COMPANIES

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Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant

Associate Professor, Dr. Azam Noori, will use the nearly $400,000 award from the National Science Foundation to study how nanomaterials impact plant life and human health.

Undergraduate Majors and Graduate Programs

The School of Arts and Sciences offers a number of undergraduate majors, minors, master’s degrees and graduate certificates. With online, hybrid and on-campus options, you’ll find a program that works best for you.

Actuarial Sciences (B.S.)
Actuarial Sciences (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.)
Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.)
Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
Online
Applied Chemistry (M.S.)
Applied Chemistry (M.S.)
On Campus
Applied Physics (B.S.)
Applied Physics (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Biochemistry (B.A.)
Biochemistry (B.A.)
On Campus
Biochemistry (B.S.)
Biochemistry (B.S.)
On Campus
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
On Campus
Biology (M.S.)
Biology (M.S.)
On Campus
Business Communication (B.A.)
Business Communication (B.A.)
Combined major
On Campus
Chemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry (B.S.)
On Campus
Communication (M.A.)
Communication (M.A.)
On Campus, Hybrid
Communication and Media (B.A.)
Communication and Media (B.A.)
On Campus
Content Creation (B.A.)
Content Creation (B.A.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Economics, Environment and Sustainability (B.A.)
Economics, Environment and Sustainability (B.A.)
Combined Major
On Campus
English (B.A.)
English (B.A.)
On Campus
Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design (B.A.)
Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design (B.A.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Environmental Data Science (B.S.)
Environmental Data Science (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (B.S.)
Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (B.S.)
On Campus
Forensic Science (B.S.)
Forensic Science (B.S.)
Combined major
On Campus
Graphic Design (B.A.)
Graphic Design (B.A.)
On Campus
Health Sciences and Spanish (B.S.)
Health Sciences and Spanish (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
History (B.A.)
History (B.A.)
On Campus
Humanities (B.A.)
Humanities (B.A.)
On Campus
Interactive Design (B.A.)
Interactive Design (B.A.)
Combined major
On Campus
International Policy Studies (B.A.)
International Policy Studies (B.A.)
Combined Major
On Campus
International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (B.A.)
On Campus
Law and Policy (B.A.)
Law and Policy (B.A.)
On Campus
Mathematics (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.A.)
On Campus
Music (B.A.)
Music (B.A.)
On Campus
Music, Business Marketing and Management (B.A.)
Music, Business Marketing and Management (B.A.)
Combined major
On Campus
Neuroscience (B.S.)
Neuroscience (B.S.)
On Campus
Philosophy (B.A.)
Philosophy (B.A.)
On Campus
Political Science (B.A.)
Political Science (B.A.)
On Campus
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
Online
Psychology (B.S.)
Psychology (B.S.)
On Campus
Psychology and Data Science (B.S.)
Psychology and Data Science (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Online
Public Health and Spanish (B.S.)
Public Health and Spanish (B.S.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Religious and Theological Studies (B.A.)
Religious and Theological Studies (B.A.)
On Campus
Social Justice (B.A.)
Social Justice (B.A.)
On Campus
Sociology and International Studies (B.A.)
Sociology and International Studies (B.A.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Sociology and Political Science (B.A.)
Sociology and Political Science (B.A.)
Combined Major
On Campus
Spiritual Direction (M.A.)
Spiritual Direction (M.A.)
Choose from online (synchronous), on-campus or a combination.
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Spirituality (M.A.)
Spirituality (M.A.)
Choose from online (synchronous), on-campus or a combination.
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Sport Management and Communication (B.A.)
Sport Management and Communication (B.A.)
Combined major
On Campus
Strategic Communication (B.A.)
Strategic Communication (B.A.)
Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
Online
Studio Arts (B.A.)
Studio Arts (B.A.)
On Campus
Theatre Arts (B.A.)
Theatre Arts (B.A.)
On Campus
Undecided (B.S. or B.A.)
Undecided (B.S. or B.A.)
Undeclared major? Undecided students can explore different fields of study while staying on track for graduation.
On Campus
Women’s and Gender Studies (B.A.)
Women’s and Gender Studies (B.A.)
On Campus
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXPLORE ARTS AND SCIENCES

Explore all the School of Arts and Sciences has to offer inside and outside of the classroom to tailor your experience to your unique needs, goals and dreams. 

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The English House

The English House is a place where students can attend English classes, stop by to chat with English faculty, make tea and take a book to a quiet corner, or connect with the Merrimack community.

Rogers Center For The Arts

Rogers Center for the Arts

Explore all facets of artistic expression at the Rogers Center for the Arts on the Merrimack campus where you can enjoy or participate in theater, music, film and visual art.

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Undeclared Major Program

If you're an undeclared major, you'll be encouraged to discover the direction you want to pursue in your life and career with this academic advising program.

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Graduate Fellowships

With an arts and sciences fellowship at Merrimack College, you are reducing the cost of your tuition while expanding your professional network and job experience.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“Being an active member of Merrimack’s Film Club helped me develop my video skills, which were critical in landing my original video internship at iCorps Technologies.

Several of the classes I took at Merrimack such as Kevin Salemme’s photography class, Professor Jacob Turner’s video class, Professor Mish Zimdar’s Television Criticism class, Professor Lisa Glebatis Perks’ Humor and Media writing class, and Dr. Tollison’s help as my advisor, all played instrumental roles in helping me develop the skills needed for this position.”

Adam Kalogeros ’18
Communication and Media Major  
Marketing & Sales Operations Specialist, iCorps Technologies

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Student, Faculty & Staff Highlights

Liza Santerre
Undergraduate Student
Liza Santerre ’25 is helping to organize and display more than 120 pieces by artists associated with Western Avenue Studios of Lowell, Mass. throughout Merrimack College’s McCoy Gallery and Rogers Center for the Arts atrium. “It’s not just hanging up the paintings – we get to examine the artwork and bond over what we’re seeing.”
Liza Santerre '25
B.A., English and Art/Art History
Katherine Gundersen (1)
Graduate Student
"Merrimack is providing me with the exact program, learning, growth environment and resources with great faculty that I was looking for at this transition time in my life. Merrimack has a labyrinth and that was my spiritual advisor's favorite way to pray - I thought to myself, I need to go somewhere to learn what I don't know."
Katherine Gundersen M'23
M.A., Spiritual Direction
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Faculty Member
Matthew S. Cohen co-authored a chapter with Chuck D. Freilich entitled, Cyberterrorism: How Terror Groups Use Cyberspace. The book chapter is published in the book, Companion to Terrorism Studies: New Perspective and Topics. Dr. Cohen's research is focused on examining how states and non-state actors use cyber-space to defend against attacks.
Matthew Cohen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice, Honors Program
Thomas Purcell
Undergraduate Student
"The Honors Program has been a huge foundation for my success here at Merrimack. Immediately upon arrival as freshman the honors program helps you connect with friends, clubs, sports or whatever it may be. Academically, the honors program supports honors classes which are filled with students who have similar mindsets and goals."
Thomas Purcell '25
B.S., Biology
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Graduate Student
“The fellowship program was a huge attribute to why I continued my education at Merrimack. My coursework aligned really well with my work during my fellowship. I was learning skills and then directly applying them to the real world. The fellowship I completed relates so much to the job I have today.”
Taylor Galusha '20, M'21
M.P.A., Public Administration
Kirstie Dobbs
Faculty Member
Dr. Kirstie Dobbs is currently serving as a member of the 2024-25 Early College Educator Advisory Group of the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College. The group amplifies voices and experiences of early college educators from both the K-12 system and in higher education with the intent of influencing early college policies.
Kirstie Dobbs, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice in Political Science
Giulia Martins-Cavalcante ’26
Undergraduate Student
This past summer, Martins-Cavalcante, a neuroscience major, completed an internship with neurosurgeons at a private practice in Brazil. "the professors are helping me way beyond just things in the classroom. They’ve given me networking opportunities and instruction in additional lab procedures.”
Giulia Martins-Cavalcante ’26
B.S., Neuroscience
Erin Lincoln
Graduate Student
"Attending the 18th International Phytotechnology Conference in Kerala, India has been an incredibly rewarding experience filled with learning from so many accomplished scientists and forming valuable connections." She received third place in the student presentation competition based on research with Dr. Noori.
Erin Lincoln '24 M'25
Master's Degree, Applied Chemistry
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Faculty Member
Dr. Christian Kronsted, assistant professor of practice in the Honors Program, is piloting a workshop series for faculty members interested in using embodied teaching techniques. Kronsted will cover some basics on designing games and activities for high-level conceptual thinking through physical movement.
Christian Kronsted, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice, Honors Program
Mariia Diahilieva ’26
Undergraduate Student
Mariia is Merrimack’s Student Government Association president, a member of the honors program, and a double major. "If you want to make lasting connections and have a college experience that feels like family, the Honors Program is the place to be."
Mariia Diahilieva ’26
B.S., Chemistry and Data Science
Tim Leahy
Graduate Student
"Merrimack is providing me with the exact program, learning and growth environment, and resources with great faculty that I was looking for at this transition time in my life.” Tim feels the program has exceeded his expectations and given life to his “third career.”
Tim Leahy
Certificate, Spiritual Direction
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Faculty Member
“I take it as a personal challenge to make ions moving across a membrane sound as exciting as I possibly can,” said Kurdziel, a member of the psychology faculty. ”I kind of take it as a badge of pride if I can convert my students into liking neuroscience.”
Laura Kurdziel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychology
Grace Pimental '24
Undergraduate Student
"During my internship at Northeast Arc, I developed a variety of valuable skills. I honed my ability to apply psychological concepts to real-world situations, gaining a deeper understanding of how to tailor support to individuals with diverse needs."
Grace Pimental '24
B.S., Psychology
Njuakom Romaric
Graduate Student
"I assist a professor, MT Davila, in the undergraduate class Quest for Meaning. It has really been an exciting time getting to listen to the young people in this class and seeing their interest and their desire to really participate in this program."
Rev. Njuakom Romaric
M.A., Spiritual Direction
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Faculty Member
"My research is aimed at addressing the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant infections by both understanding how antibiotic resistance spreads in the environment and how we can develop novel antimicrobial drug therapies."
Charlotte Berkes, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor & Chair, Biology
Matthew Dacey 2025
Undergraduate Student
"In my internship, I created building blocks for new organic compounds that were being made to target certain active sites in the body. I have the opportunity to join research projects with my professors at Merrimack and get to work with cutting edge instruments that will prepare me for work in my field."
Matthew Dacey '25
B.S., Biochemistry
Marissa Myers M'24
Graduate Student
“My career goal is to eventually become a campus minister or Catholic spiritual director. I want to be a safe person for those seeking the religious or spiritual path, one who isn’t judgmental and can help them grow closer to their higher power. By getting a master’s degree in Spirituality, I can make this a reality."
Marissa Myers M'24
M.A., Spirituality
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Faculty Member
"I want to understand how various factors like stereotypes and biases, evaluation, internal or external pressure, concussions, and goals influence our behavior and performance. If I understand the how, then I can create interventions to prevent negative or enhance positive influences on behavior."
Allison Seitchik, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychology
Trym Kyvaag
Undergraduate Student
“I had two internships for a Norwegian Tech company named “Tunable”. My first year I worked with automating that data processing and machine learning workflows Tunable use to train spectroscopic models for our analyzers. The work ranged from scripting in bash and programming in python, to configuring Jenkins pipelines."
Trym Kyvåg '24
B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science
Laura O'connor
Graduate Student
"The Master's of Spirituality focused on your personal relationships with your higher power. The program was interfaith, & open to everyone from all different backgrounds. One of the best parts of this program is that you get close within your cohort due to the nature of the classes."
Laura O’Connor M'23
M.A., Spirituality
Manikandan
Faculty Member
After working for more than 20 years in life sciences and research in the pharmaceutical industry and academia, Santhanaraman is the first manager of Merrimack College’s Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility (SIRF).
Manikandan Santhanaraman
Shared Instrument Facility Manager
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Undergraduate Student
"I chose Merrimack after meeting the welcoming faculty and staff within the Visual and Performing Arts Department. I have always felt encouraged to pursue my dreams at Merrimack, and know I have support from my instructors."
Bella Perrotta '26
B.A., Music
Jackson McCarty
Graduate Student
"Getting my master's degree at Merrimack means that I can learn with professors who can build relationships with me, making it easier to understand my strengths and weaknesses with more personalized attention."
Jackson McCarty '23, M'24
M.A., Communication

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Faculty Member
Associate Professor and Master's of Communication Program Director Dr. Andrew Tollison's passion for research in healthcare communication has brought him 16 publications and 69 peer-reviewed conference presentations.
Andrew Tollison, Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Communication & Media
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Undergraduate Student
“Merrimack, for me, was special because where labs were hands-on from your first year. This is something I did not see at other schools, and it made me excited and confident about the skills I would learn here at Merrimack.”
Clare Bowen '25
B.S., Biochemistry
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Graduate Student
"Getting my graduate degree at Merrimack has allowed me to prepare for the workload of a full-time job and it gave me extra experience through my fellowship to just get much more knowledge in the field I wanted to pursue.”
Connor Powell '22, M'23
M.A., Communication
Employer: Boston Bruins
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Faculty Member
Assistant Professor Jonathan Latiano, MFA, has curated the current exhibition "The Space Between Things" at the McCoy Art Gallery featuring brand new artwork by three Boston-area artists, on display until November 17.
Jonathan Latiano, MFA
Assistant Professor,
Art/Art History
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Undergraduate Student
"My summer internship held at Cape Anne Whale Watch is doing a fantastic job of preparing me for my future professional work, as it is giving me great hands-on experience of what collecting data within the field is like."
Sedona Gillard '24
B.S., Biology
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Graduate Student
"When the opportunity to continue my education arose through the Master's of Science in Biology program at Merrimack, I was able to continue on with my research and learned a lot through my experience."
John-Paul Haley-Read '20, M'21
M.S., Biology
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Faculty Member
As a result of hard work, Dr. Noori recently received a three-year, $399,338 grant to study how microscopic materials impact the cells and essential nutrients of selected plant species from the National Science Foundation.
Azam Noori, Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Biology
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Get Involved: Clubs & Organizations

There are endless opportunities to get involved at Merrimack and right within the School of Arts and Sciences.

Gain different perspectives, put learning into action and learn from peers and faculty advisors through one of our School of Arts and Sciences clubs:

  • Art Warriors
  • Club Sports at Merrimack
  • Criminology Club
  • Film Club
  • Gaming Club
  • Gender Equality at Merrimack
  • Graduate Student Senate
  • Live to Give
  • Mackapella
  • Merrimack Television Club
  • Onstagers Dramatic Society
  • Panhellenic Council
  • Unity House
  • WMCK Radio

SCHOOL NEWS

New Graduate Coach Shares Lifetime of Experience With Merrimack’s Women’s Lacrosse

Jenna Peccia M’25, who has played lacrosse since she was 7 years old, just completed her first year as a graduate coach for the women’s lacrosse team.
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NOTABLE & QUOTABLE

Associate Professor Allison Seitchik was featured on the New American Colleges & Universities (NACU) podcast exploring the topic of navigating AI in the classroom. Dr. Seitchik shares insights from her research on the ethical and effective integration of AI in education. Listen to the episode now.

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