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Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, MA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    70
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Retention Rate
    19%


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.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design34ART109
3-D Art and Design34ART108
Art History33ART104
Biology38BIO111 and BIO112
Calculus AB34MAT171 or MAT251
Calculus BC38MAT251 & MAT252
Chemistry38CHM111 & CHM112
Chinese Language and Culture412Not available
516Not available
38Not available
Computer Science A34CIS140
Computer Science Principles34CIS140
Drawing34ART111
English Language and Composition33ENG101
English Literature and Composition36ENG101 & ENG102
Environmental Science34ERS125
European History33HIS112
French Language and Culture36Not available
512Not available
49Not available
German Language and Culture36Not available
49Not available
512Not available
Human Geography33GEO101
Italian Language and Culture38ITN101
516Not available
412Not available
Japanese Language and Culture516Not available
38Not available
412Not available
Latin38Not available
412Not available
516Not available
Macroeconomics33ECO201
Microeconomics33ECO202
Music Theory33MUS121
Physics 134PHS111
Physics 233PHS112
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34PHS132
Physics C: Mechanics34PHS131
Psychology33PSY101
Spanish Language and Culture412Not available
39Not available
Statistics34MAT125
United States Government and Politics33GOV101
United States History36HIS101 & HIS102
World History: Modern36HIS111 & HIS112


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
    • Art/Art Studies, General
  • B

    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Biomedical Technology/Technician
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
    • Business/Commerce, General
  • C

    • Child Care and Support Services Management
    • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
    • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
    • Commercial and Advertising Art
    • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
    • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
    • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Sciences, Other
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
    • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
    • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • D

    • Dental Assisting/Assistant
    • Design and Visual Communications, General
    • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • F

    • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
  • G

    • General Studies
  • H

    • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Hospitality Administration/Management, General
    • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • I

    • Information Technology Project Management
  • J

    • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • L

    • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • M

    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
    • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant
    • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • P

    • Physical Fitness Technician
    • Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Polysomnography
    • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
    • Public Health, Other
  • R

    • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
    • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • S

    • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
    • Social Work
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • T

    • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • V

    • Visual and Performing Arts, General

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
  • Internships
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program


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