2022-23 North Shore Community College Viewbook

DREAM, LEARN, ACHIEVE

You are empowered and we can help you put your ideas and goals into action. Attending college is transformational, not just for yourself, but for your future and your family.

College is for adult learners!

If you’re starting as an adult learner, we know you have specific goals. Whether it’s to change a career, make yourself more marketable for the workforce, or complete a degree, NSCC is ready to help you get started.

Graduating high school soon?

NSCC offers an excellent education that’s affordable and close to home with great professors, student clubs, not to mention events on-campus and online! Planning on a bachelor’s degree? We’ll help you get there!

— NATHANIEL MONTERO Community Relations Assistant, Boston Red Sox North Shore Community College, Class of 2016 Boston University, Class of 2018 Georgetown University, Class of 2021

My time at NSCC was amazing. Students going to North Shore know how to get it done!

NSCC is Ranked Among the Top Associate Degree Colleges in Massachusetts

— ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ

North Shore Community College, Class of 2020 Magna Cum Laude

Designed for success.

Start with the goal in mind. Our affordable degree and certificate programs are taught by credentialed professors who are experts in their fields, not TAs or graduate assistants. And our Navigator Team will personally make sure you have resources and personalized attention to stay on track.

And, a focus on the future without college debt.

Save thousands of dollars. Attending NSCC immediately puts you on the path to financial success by helping you avoid unnecessary student debt. Graduate with an associate degree from North Shore, transfer to a 4-year school, and reduce the cost of a bachelor’s degree by tens of thousands of dollars!

START SMART COMPARE COSTS WITH 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

North Shore provided the pathway for me to follow my dream of pursuing my bachelor’s degree.

Instructional excellence

Our faculty are committed to the highest instructional standards.

Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees

Thinking about getting your bachelor’s?

NSCC transfer degree programs are designed to send you to a four-year college or university. By completing the first two years of your coursework at NSCC, you can graduate with an associate degree and transfer your credits to a four-year school AND save thousands of dollars in tuition and fees.

Career training for direct entry to the workforce

Many of NSCC’s career-track degree and certificate programs are designed for direct entry into the workforce with courses taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and curriculum developed with training relevant to today’s industry standards.

The education and support I received, and the skills I was able to develop at NSCC are just as good, if not better than 4-year institutions. This is a community that will help you succeed.

— SEAN REID Communications Coordinator for Massachusetts State Senator Brendan Crighton North Shore Community College, Transfer Student Amherst College, Class of 2018

At NSCC, we are motivated by student success and we work closely with you as you discover your true path!

— DR. SONJA GAMBY NSCC Professor, Natural Science

Agricultural & Food Services PATHWAY

Turn your interest in food and nutrition into a sustainable career.

NSCC’s Agricultural and Food Services Pathway offers training focused on the skills and processes needed to bring food and flowers from farm to table and how food impacts health and diet.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Dietary Management

Horticulture

Nutritional Science & Diet Technology

Associate Degree

Certificate

Pathway

Business & Administration PATHWAY

Train for a dynamic career in the economic sector.

NSCC’s Business and Administration Pathway prepares students for careers that support numerous facets of the economic sector and offers multiple entry points to careers ranging from accounting to management to marketing to graphic design. This pathway also includes programs in paralegal, medical coding, and various office support fields.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Accounting (D, C)

Business Administration Transfer (D)

Business Administration Hospitality Pathway

Business Administration Management Pathway

Digital & Social Marketing (D)

Digital Video Production (C)

Executive Administrative Assistant (D)

Graphic Design–Integrated Media (D)

Graphic Design–Print (D)

Graphic Design (C)

Medical Administrative Assistant (D)

Medical Coding (C)

Medical Office Support (C)

Office Support (C)

Paralegal (D, C)

Associate Degree (D) Certificate (C)

Pathway — Recommended courses for optimum transfer ability to state universities

Education PATHWAY

Train for a valuable career in childhood education.

NSCC’s Education Pathway prepares students for careers working with young children. Employment opportunities include private and non-profit pre-school and daycare settings, as well as public schools. Programs prepare students for Teacher or Lead Teacher State Certification through the MA Department of Early Education and Care, or for transfer to fouryear colleges and universities.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Early Childhood Infant/Toddler

Childhood Educator

Associate Degree

— KATHERINE ZELKOWITZ

My professors were fantastic and they brought a level of excitement and insight to the classes and were the best part of this experience. They make me excited to go to class.

Emergency Response & Criminal Justice PATHWAY

Train for a vital career in public safety, emergency medical response or law enforcement.

NSCC’s Emergency Response Pathway offers entry points for career training in law enforcement and public safety. Learn the skills needed for response to fires, public emergencies, and rapid medical response to accidents, health crises, or natural disasters.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Criminal Justice Transfer (D)

Criminal Justice Career Pathway

Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway

Emergency Medical Technician Courses Fire Protection & Safety Technology (D)

Associate Degree (D) Certificate (C)

Pathway — Recommended courses for optimum transfer ability to state universities

I’m so appreciative of all the professors and the advisor who supported and guided me along this journey including their encouragement to explore and try new things.

— SCOTT DYER

North Shore Community College, Class of 2022

Human Services PATHWAY

Choose a rewarding career and make a positive difference in someone’s life.

NSCC’s Human Services Pathway offers associate degree and certificate programs that prepare you to work with youth, the elderly, people with disabilities, and in critical public safety, prevention and recovery fields.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Child/Youth Advocate (C)

Community Health Worker (C)

Developmental Disabilities (D)

Developmental Disabilities — Direct Support (C)

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation (D) Elder Advocate (C)

Human Services Practitioner (D)

Substance Addiction Counseling (C)

Associate Degree (D) Certificate (C)

Pathway — Recommended courses for optimum transfer ability to state universities

As a first-generation student, college was a challenging time. But once I started my journey at North Shore, I learned to advocate for myself. It’s a skill that I can use for the rest of my life.

— YULEIKA LLUVERES

North Shore Community College, Class of 2022

NSCC STUDENT TRUSTEE

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Liberal Arts PATHWAY

Develop ethical, cultural, historical, and scientific understanding of our world.

NSCC’s Liberal Arts programs emphasize critical and creative thinking skills urgently needed in today’s complicated world, while cultivating the skills that employers want and four-year colleges and universities demand.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Environmental Advocacy Pathway

Environmental Science Pathway

Liberal Arts Transfer (D)

Communications/Media Pathway

Economics Pathway

English Pathway

Fine Arts Pathway

General Education Pathway

History Pathway

Political Science Pathway

Psychology Pathway

Sociology Pathway

Spanish Pathway

Associate Degree (D) Certificate (C) Pathway — Recommended courses for optimum transfer ability to state universities

— MEGAN SCHRILL

I’m very passionate about the environment — especially advocacy and preservation — and I can’t wait to get a job in the field.

North Shore Community College, Class of 2022

Nursing & Allied Health PATHWAY

NSCC’s simulation experiences take health care training to the next level.

The Bertolon Center provides students enrolled in NSCC’s health professions programs with the state-of-the-art training and experience needed to be successful in today’s health care careers, including enhanced health care simulation, that allow students to apply theory and skills to real-life situations and advanced technology for electronic medical records software training.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE

Personal Services PATHWAY

Learn the art and science of personal grooming.

Graduates of NSCC’s Cosmetology program work in high-end spas and salons locally on the North Shore, and in Boston. NSCC’s Funeral Services program prepares students to offer compassion and skilled, valuable assistance during a difficult time.

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Cosmetology

Funeral Services

Associate

As an instructor, I can see NSCC is filled with highly engaged and motivated students, as well as inspiring faculty and staff who support and guide students to achieve their academic, personal, and career goals.

— SARAH STOPYA, NSCC Program Coordinator FUNERAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM

STEM PATHWAYS

Few fields offer better job prospects than science, technology, engineering and math.

Start mapping your professional path with NSCC’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. With strong industry growth predicted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, you’ll have many career options from which to choose.

Animal Sciences

Animal Care Specialist (D, C)

Veterinary Technology (D)

Associate Degree

Pathway

Engineering & Industrial Technology

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Computer Aided Design (C)

Construction & Building Science

Engineering Science Transfer (D

Pre-Engineering

courses for optimum transfer ability to

Information Technology & Computer Science

Computer Applications (D)

Computer Information Systems Transfer (D)

Computer Networking (C)

Computer Networking & Security (D)

Computer Programming (D)

Computer Science Transfer (D)

Database Management & Security (D)

Science & Math

Biotechnology (D, C)

Quality Assurance & Control (C)

STEM Foundation Transfer (D)

Biology Pathway

Chemistry Pathway

Engineering Technology Pathway

Mathematics Pathway

Aviation Science

Aviation Management (D)

Aviation Science – Professional Pilot (D)

The professors at NSCC are top-notch, the community is supportive, and I made great friends. I’d recommend this experience over a four-year school.

— KHALIL KUM

Engineer, GrubHub

Shore Community College, Class of 2020

Student Engagement & Campus Life

Learn a new skill, make friends, become a leader, or serve your community

NSCC’s Office of Student Engagement is the center for student involvement and development. Here you can enhance, support, and strengthen your learning experience in the classroom. By participating in clubs, organizations, and community service projects, you can develop personal, organizational, and civic leadership skills while creating lasting memories.

Here to Help & Student Support

Supporting you inside and outside the classroom is at the heart of our mission.

We realize that pursuing a college education or career training can be made difficult — or impossible — by life’s challenges, including lack of access to childcare, food insecurity, a need for better English-language skills, or support with transitioning to post-military civilian life.

We are here to help you access resources and, when necessary, emergency assistance.

TUITION & FEES

Our low costs, coupled with financial aid and scholarships, can save you — and your family — tens of thousands of dollars. Many students who receive Pell grants can have their tuition and fees covered, allowing them to attend college for free.

Tuition & Fees Tuition and fees are determined by the number of registered credits you take, whether you’re a resident of Massachusetts, or considered a regional or non-regional student.

Financial Aid NSCC awards millions of dollars each year in financial aid. Apply for aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). NSCC’s school code is 002173.

Scholarships NSCC awards scholarships to students based on grades, community involvement, extracurricular activities, or other distinctions to enroll or continue their studies at NSCC.

Payment Plans NSCC offers monthly payment plans that can assist with the affordability of college.

College really can be affordable. And, for many, it can be free.

Tuition and fees are frozen for the 2022-23 academic year.