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American Sign Language Studies
Associate Degrees
American Sign Language Studies, Associate in Arts
Certificate Programs
Sign Language Interpreting Certificate
Art and Design
Associate Degree
General Studies: Art and Design, Associate in Arts
Business
Associate Degrees
Accounting, Associate in Science
Business Management, Associate in Science
Business Management: Healthcare Practice, Associate in Science
Business Transfer, Associate in Science
Hospitality Management, Associate in Science
Certificate
Culinary Arts Certificate
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: Computer Science Transfer Option, Associate in Science
Computer and Information Sciences: Information Technology Option, Associate in Science
Computer and Information Sciences: Networking and Security Option, Associate in Science
Technology and Business, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Computer Networking 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
Education
Associate Degrees
Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science
Elementary Education, Associate in Science
Liberal Arts: Middle/High School Teaching Option, Associate in Arts
Certificate Program
Early Childhood Director Certificate
Exploratory Program for Undeclared Students
General Studies
Associate Degree
General Studies: Art and Design, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Health Specialization, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Individualized Option, Associate in Arts
General Studies: Music Option, Associate in Arts
Health
Associate Degrees
Business Management: Healthcare Practice, Associate in Science
Exercise Science, Associate in Science
General Studies: Health Specialization, Associate in Arts (iHealth)
Nursing Advanced Placement: LPN to ADN, Associate in Science
Nursing, Associate in Science
Paramedic Technology, Associate in Science
Public Health, Associate in Science (iHealth)
Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science
Respiratory Care, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Community Health Worker - Evening Program Certificate (iHealth)
Dental Assisting Certificate
Healthcare Technician Certificate (iHealth)
Medical Assistant Certificate – Day Program
Medical Assistant - Evening Program Certificate (iHealth)
Medical Billing Certificate (iHealth)
Medical Coding Certificate (iHealth)
Medical Office Assistant Certificate (iHealth)
Paramedic Technology Certificate
Practical Nursing Certificate
Sleep Technologist 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: 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
Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science, Associate in Science
Associate in Applied Science
Laboratory Science, Associate in Applied Science
Technology & Engineering
Associate Degrees
Engineering Science, Associate in Science
Engineering Science: Advanced Manufacturing, Associate in Science
Engineering Science: Technology Option, Associate in Science
Certificate Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Precision Machining Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Electronic Equipment Technology Certificate
Test B Electronic Equipment Technology Certificate-Raytheon
Academic Programs & Course Expectations
Attendance and Participation (NP Policy)
College Policies
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Standards and Progress Policy
Attendance and Participation NP Policy
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
Course Load
Course Prerequisites
Courses Taken at Another College while Enrolled at Northern Essex Community College
Credit Hour Policy
Directed Studies Courses
Dropping a Course
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
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
Academic Ethics and Plagiarism
Assessment of Program and Institutional-Level Learning Outcomes
Home Schooling Policy
Mandatory Assessment and Planned Course Placement
Student Absence Policies
Grading Systems and Policies
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 and Expression 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
Forever GI Bill Policy on Late VA Payments
Guest Speaker Policy
Hazing Policy
Minors on Campus
Posting and Solicitation Policy
Privacy Act Information
Recording Policy
Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Student Clubs and Organizations
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
Sexual Harassment and Consensual Relationships Policy
Sexual Violence Policy
Sexual Violence: Rights and Information Advisory for Victims
Student Absence Policies
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Student Code of Conduct and Grievance Procedures
Student Code of Conduct
Introduction
Mission Statement
Application of the Code of Conduct
Definitions
Learning Outcomes
Disciplinary Offenses
Discipline for Disruptive Conduct
Discipline for Academic Dishonesty
Off Campus Behavior
Interim Measures
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights
Student Responsibilities
Academic Ethics and Plagiarism
Right of Grievance
Due Process for Students
Summary
Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
Office of Student Life
Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process
Student Grievance Procedure
Contacts for Resolving Complaints
Core Academic Skills Intensive Course Designations
Course Classifications
Final Exam Schedule
Math Pathways
Programs of Study