Sheltered English Instruction (SEI)

Merrimack College offers Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) coursework and endorsement as part of our full bachelor’s and master’s teacher education programs in the School of Education and Social Policy.

In addition, Merrimack College has been approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to offer the course for endorsement only. SEI for endorsement only is offered through our teacher education graduate program as a 0-credit, pass/fail course. Students will be enrolled as non-matriculated graduate students, and will receive an official transcript from the college upon request. Once the course is successfully completed, the Office of Placement and Compliance within the School of Education and Social Policy will provide the necessary endorsement to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Eligibility Requirements

Students must hold an active teaching license through the DESE.
Students must have completed an undergraduate program and hold a bachelor’s degree (any discipline).
Students must not be currently enrolled in a teacher-education graduate program at Merrimack College.

Tuition

Tuition for the SEI endorsement only course is $500, and students will receive a tuition statement from the bursar’s office. Course vouchers for student supervision will be accepted.

Registration

Please contact us if you would like to be placed on our notification list. The course is subject to a minimum and maximum registration per term. Your enrollment is not complete or verified until you receive notification from the School of Education and Social Policy.

SEI Workshops – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Spring 2, 2025: March 17-May 9
Summer 1, 2025: May 11-July3

Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: The SEI endorsement workshop requires synchronous meetings that are held via Zoom – students are expected to attend each meeting.

Registration Link: https://gps.merrimack.edu/register/SEIregistration

*Your enrollment is not complete or verified until you receive notification from the School of Education and Social Policy.

**These workshops are subject to a minimum and maximum registration per session.

Contact Us

Please contact Brent Wright in the School of Education and Social Policy ([email protected]) if you have questions or would like to be placed on our notification list for a future SEI endorsement workshop.