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.
- Students engage in faculty-led research in our Learning, Memory and Sleep Lab and through prestigious efforts such as National Science Foundation and Mass Life Sciences grants
- The Master of Arts in Communication, with its signature fellowship program, provides up to full tuition scholarships
- The Writer’s House brings Pulitzer-Prize-winning authors to campus for lectures and conversations
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.
Career Outcomes Rate
92% of the undergraduate class of 2022 in Arts and Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
Student-Faculty Ratio
With a 13:1 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.
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.
The Writers House is a place where poets, fiction writers, scholars, journalists, graphic novelists and filmmakers can connect with and inspire the Merrimack community.
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.
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.
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
“I’ve always wanted to contribute towards finding a cure for some type of cancer,” he said. “The master’s program really helped me figure out where I would look for a career. In biology, there are academic and industry sectors. In academia, you get to do a lot more exploratory studies and see all the cool things going on.”
Dana Farber Cancer Institute was eager to hire Haley-Read shortly after he graduated from the one-year master’s program.
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Biology Major
Senior Research Technician at Dana Barber
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Student, Faculty & Staff Highlights
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Graduate Student
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Faculty Member
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Undergraduate Student
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Graduate Student
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Undergraduate Student
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Division 1 Football Player
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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
NOTABLE & QUOTABLE
Dr. Daniel Herda, Chair and Interim Associate Dean, has published an article titled Population Innumeracy and Anti-Immigrant Violence: The Case of South Africa in International Migration Review.