For over 50 years, Essex County College has been educating and enriching the lives of our students. Our academic programs consider the needs of our local community, but our quality attracts applicants from all over the world.
Essex County College offers a wide range of associate degree programs, academic certificate programs, and certificates of completion. Learn More. Essex County College is an open-door public community college that is committed to providing quality educational programs and life-long learning activities at the most affordable cost. The On-Campus Continuing Education department provides programs for the lifelong learner ranging from age 5 to over 60 years. Essex County College is proud to offer hundreds of different courses and programs, so you can proudly take the next step into your future… and you can do it your way.
That means your schedule, your timeline, and your terms. Social Sciences. The faculty hold advanced degrees in biology, chemistry, and physics and are experienced teachers The Division offers A. The Social Sciences Division offers A. The faculty are licensed to practice in their respective fields and have diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Most hold advanced practice credentials in their professional field. The training from my professors was priceless. My time at ECC also led me to organizations that have proven to be very helpful in my career, such as the National Black Nurses Association.
I will always be thankful for that. I was uncertain about myself when I came to ECC. But that all changed once I started classes. I can say with percent certainty that I would not change that part of my life. ECC laid the foundation for teaching me what is like to work hard and to be the best I can. ECC is also where I met my future husband! ECC has an open-admissions policy to students at least 18 years old.
