Community Education Department
Your Connection to Lifelong Learning
The Community Education department at Massasoit serves a broad population of students, some of whom are developing skills to take their career to the next level, others who are training for a new career, and others who simply want to learn something new for their own personal interest. Our non-credit courses are offered in the day, evening, on weekends, and online, to accommodate our student’s busy schedules.
Contact
Community Education Department
communityedINFO@massasoit.mass.edu
(508) 588-9100 x1509
ESOL Information
communityedesol@massasoit.mass.edu
(508) 588-9100 x1916
Course Offerings
View the full list of programs below.
Have an idea for a new course?
Massasoit New Course Proposal Form (PDF)
Community Education Programs
Our Community Education programs offer flexible, career-focused training designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, advance in your current field, or explore a new career path, our non-credit courses provide practical hands-on learning led by experienced instructors in a supportive environment.
New and returning students can register for non-credit courses by selecting the program of interest and clicking register today!
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Certificate - Non-Credit
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certificate – Non-Credit
- Introduction to Modern Building Systems & Facilities Management Together with Introduction to HVAC & Building Systems Certificate - Non-Credit
- Medical Interpreter Certificate – Non-Credit
- Online Medical Interpreter Certificate – Non-Credit
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate – Non-Credit
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate - Non-Credit
- Veterinary Assistant Certificate – Non-Credit
Community Education Frequently Asked Questions
The courses do not grant credit toward an academic degree; however many fulfill continuing education requirements in the workplace. Students choose any class of interest. Usually, the time spent during a course is stress free - and is of personal satisfaction, whether related to personal or work-related goals.
Anyone - you, your family, friends or business colleagues can take these courses. There are no age restrictions or general requirements for most courses.
Are you a veteran? To determine your eligibility, please call the Veterans Affairs office at Massasoit at 508-588-9100 x1477 or visit Veterans Services.
The range of courses offered each semester changes and expands regularly. For example, courses are offered in the arts, workplace training, business, computers, finance, education, fitness, hobbies, crafts, personal development, language, travel, sports, recreation and dance.
Withdrawals before the start of the first class are granted a 100% refund. Withdrawals
after the first class are refunded 0-50% depending on the length of the course.
Withdrawal from a course or the College
Please see the Deadline and Refund Schedule page for specific withdrawal dates.
A grade of “W” will be recorded on the student’s transcript after the official withdrawal
procedure has been completed. Please be advised that ceasing to attend a class may
result in a failing grade. If a student stops attending classes but does not formally
withdraw, the student will receive a failure (F) in any course involved.
How to withdraw
To withdraw, you can follow any one of these options:
- Login to your MyMassasoit student portal and select Withdrawal Form from the Registration & Financial Services menu
- Complete a Withdrawal Form
Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Enrolled students will be notified as soon as cancellation decisions are made. A full refund will be provided to students who have enrolled in a class that has been cancelled by Massasoit Community College.