Dual Language Pathway | North Shore Community College

Become a bilingual professional

Stand out from the competition to meet the growing multilingual needs in today's workforce. Earn credit for bilingual skills you already have and increase your job prospects in all industry sectors by enrolling in NSCC's Liberal Arts - Dual Language Pathway.

Hone your multilingual expertise by learning and practicing your professional fluency in two languages.
Students enrolled in the Liberal Arts - Dual Language Pathway graduate with all the benefits of a Liberal Arts degree, including strong communication skills, critical thinking, and cultural understanding — all strengths valued by employers.
Spanish-speaking students can graduate faster by earning up to 12 credits in recognition of existing bi-lingual skills.

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Conviértase en un profesional bilingüe

Destáquese entre la competencia y satisfaga las crecientes necesidades multilingües en el entorno laboral actual. Obtenga créditos por las habilidades bilingües que ya posee y mejore sus perspectivas laborales en todos los sectores al inscribirse en el Programa de Lenguaje Dual-Artes Liberales de NSCC.

Perfeccione sus habilidades multilingües aprendiendo y practicando su fluidez en ambos idiomas.
Los estudiantes inscritos en el Programa de Lenguaje Dual-Artes Liberales se gradúan con todos los beneficios de un título en Artes Liberales, incluyendo habilidades sólidas en comunicación, pensamiento crítico y comprensión cultural, todas altamente valoradas por los empleadores.
Los estudiantes hispanohablantes pueden graduarse con mayor rapidez al obtener hasta 12 créditos en reconocimiento de sus habilidades bilingües existentes.

Transfer to Salem State University

NSCC’s Liberal Arts - Dual Language Pathway fulfills general education requirements and is designed for transfer to a Massachusetts public four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students starting at NSCC in the Liberal Arts - Dual Language Pathway can now transfer to more than 50 bachelor degree programs at Salem State University focused on Art & Design, Business, Education, Health Care, Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, and STEM fields.

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Liberal Arts - Dual Language Pathway Courses

Courses in NSCC's Liberal Arts - Dual Language Pathway are listed in the order to be taken to transfer as a junior to a public Massachusetts state university, including Salem State University or the University of Massachusetts. Courses are conducted in Spanish, or in a bilingual environment.

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Learn English at any level

Students not ready to enroll in a degree program can improve communication skills with courses in English as Second Language.

ESL FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS - NSCC’s English as a Second Language academic programs offer non-native speakers of English the communication skills needed to earn an associate degree or academic certificate.
ESL FOR NON-ACADEMIC LEARNING - Students can also improve English language skills for career and personal growth with basic noncredit ESL classes without having to apply to the College. These classes are offered through the Division of Corporate and Professional Education.

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