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Education is the foundation for success. Teachers make a difference in student’s lives, helping them to grow, develop, and reach their potential. If you are seeking a rewarding career as a teacher, Northern Essex offers career paths for you to choose from.

Studying Education at NECC

You can prepare for a career as:

  • Early Childhood Educator (working with young children and families)
  • Elementary education teacher (teaching in grades 1 to 6)
  • Or a middle or high school teacher.

Our Early Childhood programs are taught in a Competency-Based Education (CBE) format. All programs integrate classroom learning with practicums or field experiences that provide real-world experiences. 

Associate Degrees

Certificate Programs

Non-Credit Programs*

Programs offered by NECC instructors

Programs offered by our Trusted Partner

* Non-credit programs are not eligible for Free Community College.

Student Life

Program Coordinators

Early Childhood Education

Deirdre Budzyna, B.A., M.Ed.

Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education

Office: C-300C, (Spurk Building, Haverhill)
Phone: 978-556-3456
Email: dbudzyna@necc.mass.edu

Educational Studies (Grades 1-12)

Dr. Donna L. Tanner

Coordinator of Educational Studies Program

Telephone: 978-556-3312

Email: dtanner@necc.mass.edu

Office: C-304K (Spurk Building, Haverhill)

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