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Art
Associate Degree
General Studies: Art, Associate in Arts
Business
Associate Degrees
Accounting, Associate in Science
Business Management, Associate in Science
Business Management: Computer Applications, Associate in Science
Business Management: Healthcare Practice, Associate in Science
Business Management: Hospitality, Associate in Science
Business Transfer, Associate in Science
Communication Arts
Associate Degrees
General Studies: Music Option, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts Journalism Communication, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Writing, Associate in Arts
Certificate Program
Music Technology Certificate
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 Networking Certificate
Computer Security Certificate
Help Desk 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 Art
General Studies: Health Specialization, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Individualized Option, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Movement Science Option, Associate in Arts
General Studies Music Option Associate in Arts
Health
Associate Degrees
Business Management: Healthcare Practice, Associate in Science
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
General Studies: Health Specialization, Associate in Arts
Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Science
Public Health, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Community Health Worker - Evening Program Certificate
Clinical Research Coordinator Advanced Certificate
Healthcare Technician Certificate
Medical Assistant - Evening Program Certificate
Medical Billing Certificate
Medical Coding Certificate
Medical Office 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: Middle/High School Teaching, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Philosophy, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Physical Sciences, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Psychology, Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts: Writing Option, Associate in Arts
Performing Arts
Associate Degrees
General Studies: Music Option, Associate in Arts
Certificate Programs
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: Advanced Manufacturing Precision Machining, Associate in Science
Engineering Science: Technology Option, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Precision Machining Certificate
Automotive Technology Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Electronic Equipment Technology Certificate
Test B Electronic Equipment Technology Certificate-Raytheon
Academic Programs & Course Expectations
Core Academic Skills Intensive Course Designations
College Policies
Academic Policies and Procedures
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
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
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
Grading System and Academic Standing
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 2017-2018
Transferring Credits from Another College
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education: Massachusetts Community College Transfer Principles
College Statements, Policies and Disclosures
Accessing Sex Offender Information
Affirmative Action, Nondiscrimination and Accessibility
Alcohol Policy
Assembly Policy
Bathroom and Locker Room Use
Changing Biographical Data
College Immunization Law for Massachusetts
Computer and Network Usage Policy
Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
Compliance with Copyright and Intellectual Property Laws
Copyright Resources
Definitions
Guidelines for Use of Copyrighted Works at the College
Obtaining Authorization to Use a Copyrighted Work
Ownership of Intellectual Property
Use of Intellectual Property: Copyright
When Authorization is Not Required
CORI CHRI SORI
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
Firearms on Campus
Hazing Policy
Marijuana Policy
Privacy Act Information
Recording Policy
Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Student Email Policy
Subject to Change Notice
Substance Abuse Policy
Support of Diversity and Pluralism
Volunteer Services and Activities
Wireless Network Policies and Procedures
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy
Know Your Title IX: Sex Discrimination, Harassment and Assault
Absences for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sexual Violence Policy
Sexual Violence: Rights and Information Advisory for Victims
Sexual Harassment and Consensual Relationships Policy
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Student Code of Conduct and Grievance Procedures
Student Code of Conduct
Application of the Code of Conduct
Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process
Student Grievance Procedure
Course Elective Classifications
Math Chart
Programs of Study
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