Gainful Employment

Academic Credit Certificate Programs

Below is a list of the current academic credit certificate programs offered by Essex County College. These certificate programs are considered “gainful employment” programs by the U.S. Department of Education, and as such, are eligible for Title IV Financial Aid. Completion of one of these academic credit certificate programs can lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. Click on the links below to learn more about these programs and the occupations to which they can lead.

List of Academic Credit Certificate Programs:

• Art
• Business Career Development
• Business Professional 
• Childhood Development Associate
• Computer-Aided Design Technology
• Computer & Network Support
• Cybersecurity
• Database System Administration
• Digital Media & Electronic Publishing
• Human & Social Services
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Massage Therapy
• Nurse Paralegal
• Paralegal
• Software Development & Programming
• UCC: Building Code Technology
• UCC: Electrical Code Technology
• UCC: Fire Code Technology
• UCC: Plumbing Code Technology
• Vision Care Technology