Middle School and High School Education

Meet Your Major

At Merrimack College, as an education major concentrating in middle school education (5-8) and high school education (8-12), you’ll gain the expertise, skills and confidence to teach middle school and high school students.

Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, our programs provide you with the training required to earn your state teaching license in middle school and high school education. Bonus? Through hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll develop your education philosophy, create a portfolio and hone your classroom management skills.

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In the middle school and high school education program, you will:

  • Deepen your understanding of how students develop and learn.
  • Gain practical skills that will help you prepare students for a successful transition to high school and college.
  • Build your subject matter expertise by choosing from a wide variety of electives across departments.

Hands-On Learning

100% of education majors participate in at least one practicum. You’ll gain invaluable classroom experience during your pre-practicum and practicum student-teaching. It’s your chance to take what you’ve learned at Merrimack and apply it at one of the many schools in the area.

Career Options

Upon successful completion of the education program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue a career in education. Positions may include:

  • English, math, social studies or science teacher
  • General studies teacher in grades 5-8
  • Guidance counselor
  • Reading, math or science tutor
  • School administrator

Courses You’ll Take

Middle School Education 5-8 and High School Education 8-12 Curriculum

 

Middle School Education 5-8 and High School Education 8-12 (Education B.A.) Major Requirements

General Education Requirements

In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.
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Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide

Wondering when you’ll take certain courses? Use the Curriculum Guide—a sample four-year schedule—to get a sense of what your path to graduation looks like.