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Business
Associate Degrees
Accounting, Associate in Science
Business Management, Associate in Science
Business Management: Computer Applications, Associate in Science
Business Management: Hospitality, Associate in Science
Business Transfer, Associate in Science
Computer & Information Sciences
Associate Degrees
Computer and Information Sciences: Applications Option, Associate in Science
Computer and Information Sciences: Computer Science Transfer Option, Associate in Science
Computer and Information Sciences: Information Technology Option, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Computer Applications Certificate
Computer Forensics Certificate
Computer Networking Certificate
Computer Security Certificate
Help Desk Certificate
Information Technology Fluency Certificate
Web Page Design and Development Certificate
Criminal Justice
Associate Degrees
Criminal Justice, Associate in Science
Criminal Justice: Private and Public Safety, Associate in Science (Accelerated)
Certificate Program
Law Enforcement Certificate
Deaf Studies
Associate Degrees
Deaf Studies, Associate in Arts
Deaf Studies: Interpreting Transfer, Associate in Arts
Certificate Program
Deaf Studies Certificate
Education
Associate Degrees
Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science
Elementary Education, Associate in Science
Liberal Arts: Middle/High School Teaching Option, Associate in Arts
General Studies
Associate Degree
General Studies: Individualized Option, Associate in Arts
Health
Associate Degrees
General Studies: Movement Science Option, Associate in Arts
Nursing, Associate in Science
Nursing Advanced Placement: LPN to RN, Associate in Science
Paramedic Technology, Associate in Science
Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science
Respiratory Care, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Computed Tomography (Advanced Certificate)
Dental Assisting Certificate
Medical Assistant Certificate – Day Program
Paramedic Technology Certificate
Practical Nursing Certificate
Sleep Technologist Certificate
iHealth@NECC
Associate Degrees
Business Management: Healthcare Practice, Associate in Science
General Studies: Health Specialization, Associate in Arts
Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Science
Advanced Placement Nursing: LPN to RN - Evening Program, Associate in Science
Public Health, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Community Health Worker - Evening Program Certificate
Electronic Health Record Specialist
Healthcare Technician Certificate
Medical Assistant - Evening Program Certificate
Medical Billing Certificate
Medical Coding Certificate
Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate
Human Services
Associate Degree
Human Services, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate
Community Support Human Services Practitioner Certificate
Direct Support Certificate
Liberal Arts
Associate Degrees
Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts Journalism/Communication, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Philosophy, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Psychology, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Writing Option, Associate in Arts
Performing Arts
Associate Degrees
General Studies: Art, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Dance Option, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Music Option, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Theater Option, Associate in Arts
Certificate Programs
Dance Education Certificate
Music Technology Certificate
Science
Associate in Science
Biology, Associate in Science
Associate in Applied Science
Laboratory Science, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Physical Sciences, Associate in Arts
Technology & Engineering
Associate Degrees
Engineering Science, Associate in Science
Engineering Science: Technology Option, Associate in Science
Engineering Science – Advanced Manufacturing Precision Machining, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Automotive Technology Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Electronic Equipment Technology Certificate
Test B Electronic Equipment Technology Certificate-Raytheon
Advanced Manufacturing Precision Machining Certificate
Academic Programs & Course Expectations
College Policies
Academic Policies and Procedures
General Policies
Absences for Pregnancy or Childbirth
Absence for Religious Reasons
Academic Ethics and Plagiarism
Assessment of Program and Institutional-Level Learning Outcomes
Attendance and Participation (NP Policy)
Home Schooling Policy
Mandatory Assessment and Planned Course Placement
Course, Program and Graduation Policies
Academic Residency Requirements
Adding and Dropping a Course During the Drop/Add Period
Additional Associate Degrees or Certificates
Auditing a Course
Change of Major/Program
Course Loads
Course Pre-requisites
Courses Taken at Another College while Enrolled at Northern Essex Community College
Credit Hour Policy
Directed Studies Courses
Dropping a Course
General Studies and General Studies Individualized Option
Graduation Requirements
High School Articulated Credits
Math Policy for Newly Matriculated Students
Matriculated Status
Program/Course Requirements
Readmission to an Academic Program
Repeating a Course
Special Notice about Dropping a Course or Withdrawing from College
Special Topics Courses
Transferring and Awarding of Credits Designated as Satisfying the Mass Transfer Block
Transfer Credit
Transfer Credit Appeals Process
Veterans’ Access, Livelihood, Opportunity, and Resources (VALOR ACT) Evaluation of Credits
Withdrawing from College
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Grading System and Academic Standing
Transferring Credits from Another College
College Statements, Policies and Disclosures
Accessing Sex Offender Information
Affirmative Action, Nondiscrimination and Accessibility
Alcohol Policy
Assembly Policy
Bathroom and Locker Room Use
Bulletin Boards Posting Policy
Changing Biographical Data
College Immunization Law for Massachusetts
Computer and Network Usage Policy
Consensual Relationships Policy
Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
Purpose and Scope
Definitions
Compliance with Copyright and Intellectual Property Laws
Use of Intellectual Property: Copyright
Obtaining Authorization to Use a Copyrighted Work
When Authorization is Not Required
Guidelines for Use of Copyrighted Works at the College
Ownership of Intellectual Property
Appendix B: Copyright Resources
Criminal Offender Record Information and Sex Offender Registry Information Checks
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
Firearms on Campus
Hazing Policy
Privacy Act Information
Sexual Harassment Policy
Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Solicitation Policy
Student Email Policy
Subject to Change Notice
Substance Abuse Policy
Support of Diversity and Pluralism
Wireless Network Policies and Procedures
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy
Student Code of Conduct and Grievance Procedures
Student Code of Conduct
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Application of the Code of Conduct
Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
Overview of Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process
Student Grievance Procedure
Transfer Overview
Transfer Student Guide
College Essay Prep
College Locator
Degree Completion before Transferring
Hard to Find Program Information
Helpful Websites
Questions to Ask College Representatives
Selecting a Major
Tips for the Transfer Student
Transfer Checklist
Transfer Equivalency Dictionaries