Elder Advocate Certificate | North Shore Community College

Train to care for the changing life needs of older adults

Massachusetts is now rated the second healthiest state in America, right behind Hawaii, and contrary to national trends, life expectancy is increasing in the Commonwealth. This means as we age, we may need help with life changes to stay healthy and happy. Whether you are currently helping older adults or interested in the health and human services profession, the NSCC’s Elder Advocate Certificate program will develop your capacity to serve a growing population. This program provides a basic credential to those working in the field of aging without previous academic training or credentials.

Human Services Pathway

For students interested in continuing their education, courses in this program count towards NSCC’s Human Services Practitioner Associate in Science degree.

Free Community College

Massachusetts allows all residents without a bachelor’s degree to attend North Shore Community College for free.

No tuition. No fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.

Next Steps

Admissions

Apply online

Credit for Prior Learning

Achievement and Outcomes

Learner Outcomes

Guided Pathway Sheet

Get in touch

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact admissions@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

If you have program advising related questions, please contact humanservices@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2215.

Program Requirements

Expand All Collapse All

OR

{{ item.subject_code }} {{ item.number }} {{ item.name }}

Prerequisites: {{ item.prereq }}

Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.