Master in Education (Master's)

For Master in Education (Master's), tuition is $640 per credit; total tuition is $23,040 for 36 credits based on the 2026–2027 academic year..

This 36-credit program prepares students for Initial licensure to teach English as a Second Language in PreK-6 classrooms. It combines online and on-campus course options with a full-time practicum of 450 hours in Massachusetts schools. Students complete coursework in linguistics, literacy instruction, content teaching, and inclusive education. The program is designed for full-time teachers or career changers and can be finished in 13 months full time or 2-3 years part time.

Focus areas include English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction, Literacy Development for English Learners, Content-Based Instruction, Inclusive Classroom Practices, Assessment of English Learners, Linguistic Foundations for Teaching.

The program requires 36 credits, including eight courses and a 15-week practicum. Courses are delivered in eight-week online terms or 15-week on-campus terms, with the practicum counting as a full semester.

Graduates become licensed teachers in English as a Second Language for PreK-6 classrooms and qualify for Initial licensure in Massachusetts.

Applicants must submit an online application, official transcripts, a resume or LinkedIn profile, and a personal statement. GRE and GMAT scores are not required. International students must complete at least 50 percent of courses on campus.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online or on-campus course options; full-time or part-time; 13 months full time or 2-3 years part time. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

Health sciences learning, research and wellness come together at Merrimack through CHAMP, a hub for academics, research and community wellness. The College offers more than 130 undergraduate majors, minors, master’s degrees and specialized certificate programs. Students can follow a traditional academic route, combine majors, accelerate their studies or pursue dual-degree options. Programs span areas including education, English, sports management, marketing and entrepreneurship, creative arts, design and architecture, government, humanities and health sciences.

Practical preparation is central to the Merrimack experience. Students can take part in co-ops, internships, faculty-led travel and other real-world opportunities. Guaranteed co-ops are part of bachelor’s degrees in humanities, government, and creative arts and design. Graduate students can study online courses, pursue fellowships and work as teaching assistants. Recent academic activity includes songwriting and music production courses, education studies and research connected with wellness.

The campus community is home to the Merrimack Warriors and Division I athletics, with school spirit forming part of everyday campus life. Merrimack is located in North Andover, Massachusetts, and its wider setting includes nearby Andover, where Merrimack on Main is becoming a home for creative arts, design and architecture in a historic building. International students can consider undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing studies pathways, as well as faculty-led international experiences such as travel to Ireland and Northern Ireland.