Essex County College

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Essex County College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Essex County College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Essex County College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Essex County College?

Essex County College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Essex County College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Essex County College

When choosing a major, Essex County College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Essex County College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Essex County College false.Essex County College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex County College

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Does Essex County College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Essex County College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Essex County College Have An Online Program?

✅ Essex County College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Essex County College Give AP Credit?

✅ Essex County College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Essex County College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Essex County College, check with the school directly.

Does Essex County College Require Internships?

🟨 Essex County College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Essex County College

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Essex County College Library

The main library on campus is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Essex County College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Essex County College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Essex County College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Essex County College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Essex County College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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