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North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available67
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate53%
AP Credit Policy
The College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides participating high schools the opportunity to offer college-level coursework to students in a variety of subject areas. Upon completion of an AP course, the high school student may take an AP examination. AP scores range from 1 to 5 points. AP scores of 3, 4, and 5 are commonly acceptable as the equivalent of college- level course work.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 102 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIO 101 & BIO 102 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 251 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 251 & MAT 252 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHE 101 & 102 or CHE 103 & 104 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 CHIN513 & CHIN514 Score of 4 CHIN515 Score of 5 CHIN516 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CPS 101 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CPS100 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | CMP 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | CMP 104 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | GEO 108 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 134 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 FRE 101 & FRE 102 Score of 4 FRE 201 Score of 5 FRE 202 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 GER101 & GER102 Score of 4 GER201 Score of 5 GER202 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 116 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 ITAL513 & ITAL514 Score of 4 ITAL515 Score of 5 ITAL516 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 JAPN513 & JAPN514 Score of 4 JAPN515 Score of 5 JAPN516 |
| Latin | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 LATN513 LATN514 Score of 4 LATN515 Score of 5 LATN516 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 103 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 104 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 101 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 8 | PHY 101 & PHY 102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 301 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 8 | PHY 201 & PHY 202 |
| 3 | 8 | PHY 201 PHY 222 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 102 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 12 | Score of 3 SPN 101 & SPN 102 Score of 4 SPN 201 Score of 5 SPN202 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Score of 3 SPN 101 & SPN 102 Score of 4 SPN 201 Score of 5 SPN202 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 143 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | GOV 102 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 103 & HIS 104 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS 131 & HIS 132 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Adult Development and Aging
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Developmental Services Worker
- Dietetic Technician
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming
E
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Food Science and Technology, Other
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Services, General
L
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Lineworker
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
P
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
S
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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