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Flexible

With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.

Police Academy Pathway

The Merrimack College Police Academy Pathway is offered in conjunction with Merrimack's Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice program. It provides aspiring police officers the opportunity to develop professional skills in leadership, management, and communication. Merrimack's program includes the completion of a master's in criminology and criminal justice and sponsorship to a Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) police academy - so you can earn your master's and complete your academy certification all in as little as one year.

Our police academy pathway provides unique advantages over the standard academy process. Traditionally, police recruits are first hired by a police department and then sponsored by that department through their academy training. The Merrimack College Police Academy Pathway programs allows student officers enrolled in Merrimack's Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice to self-sponsor through the support of the Merrimack College Police Department, receiving their academy certification prior to being employed by a municipality. Graduates enter the job market state-certified, able to start work immediately, and hold a Master's degree, making them profoundly desirable candidates.

Affordable

With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.

Supportive

Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.

DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE

EARN YOUR POLICE ACADEMY CERTIFICATION AND MASTER'S DEGREE IN 12 MONTHS!

Graduate School of Education and Social Policy 

On-Campus  |  Scholarships Available  |  Start Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall

Ready to take the next step?

ASHLEY W. M'17
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 

315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 837-3563

Flexible

With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.

Affordable

With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.

Supportive

Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.

DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE

Practical

Graduate with the relevant skills and marketable expertise that are sought by today’s employers.

Experience-Based

Gain unparalleled hands-on practice and transformative learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Flexible

With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.

Affordable

With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.

Supportive

Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.

DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE

Practical

Graduate with the relevant skills and marketable expertise that are sought by today’s employers.

Experience-Based

Gain unparalleled hands-on practice and transformative learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Personalized

With a flexible curriculum tailor your master’s degree to fit your personal and professional interests and passions.

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ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE PROGRAMS 
THAT FIT YOUR GOALS

• Accounting, M.S. (Online)

• Business Analytics, M.S. (Online)

• Data Science & Business Analytics, (Online Certificate)

• Management, M.S. (Online or Hybrid)

• Community Engagement, M.Ed. (Online or On-campus) 

• Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S.

• Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S. (With Police Academy)

• Educational Leadership, C.A.G.S.

• Higher Education, M.Ed.
  

• School Counseling, M.Ed.
  

• Social Work, MSW
  

• Teacher Education, M.Ed (Online or On-campus)

• Athletic Training, M.S.

• Community Health Education, M.S.

• Exercise and Sport Science, M.S.

• Health & Wellness Management, M.S.

• Healthcare Analytics, M.S. (Online)

• Nutrition & Human Performance, M.S.

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.

• Communication, M.A.

• Public Affairs, M.P.A.

• Spiritual Direction, M.A.

• Spirituality, M.A.

• Biology, M.S.

• Civil Engineering, M.S.

• Computer Science, M.S.

• Data Science, M.S. (Online)
  

• Data Science (Online Certificate)

• Engineering Management, M.S.

• Engineering Management, M.S. (Online)

• Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

Earn Your Police Academy Certification and Master's Degree in Just 12 Months!

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Career-focused

Graduate prepared to take on 21st-century criminal justice issues related to law enforcement, crime analysis, and justice advocacy and reform.

Exceptional Faculty

Learn from experienced professors dedicated to training you to manage the complexities of law enforcement in the 21st century.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for candidacy into the MCPA is provided once you have been admitted to the master's program.

DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE

Practical

With a focus on evidence-based practice and sensitivity to issues of equity and inclusion, the Merrimack College aims to modernize police education and training.

At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader.

A TOP GRADUATE SCHOOL

U.S. News & 
World Report 
2020 #46 Best Regional 
Universities/North

The Princeton Review 
2020 Best Regional College

Money magazine 
2018 Most Transformative College

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2020 Top 10 Most Innovative School 
Regional Universities/North

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At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader.

A TOP GRADUATE SCHOOL

U.S. News & World Report 
2024 #33 Best Regional Universities/North

The Princeton Review 
2024 Best Regional College

The Chronicle of Higher Education Fastest-Growing Private Nonprofit Institution - Master’s

Money Magazine 
2023 Most Transformative College

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