Partner High School Dual Enrollment is a special dual enrollment program offered using Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program (CDEP) grant funding for participating high schools and is free for those students who qualify and participate.  For spring 2023 MassBay Community College is partnering with High Schools offering courses for students in grades 11 - 12. Classes will be held remotely.

CDEP helps qualified students to get a head start on their college careers.  The ultimate goal of CDEP is to increase the number of high school graduates who are college ready.  Students will have the following costs covered by the grant:  tuition, fees, and  text books.  

Contemporary Nutrition (NS 101)

Contemporary Nutrition examines nutritional principles. A study of the main nutrients, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals is made. Dietary recommendations for optimal health for different age groups are covered and used to design diet plans. Modern society’s afflictions due to nutritional excesses or deficiencies are covered, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia. Emphasis is given to the use of sound dietary practices as the means for preventing disease. 

Cyber Ethics (CS 117)

This course introduces ethical theories and moral obligations as they relate to information technology issues. The application of ethical, moral, and legal standards to information technology and security in a global context is the basis of this course. Ethical concepts are presented and information technology cases and scenarios are introduced to students to provide ethical solutions.

Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJ 101)

An introduction to the history, development, and philosophy of criminal justice. Topics covered include constitutional limitations, agencies of criminal justice, and the process of criminal justice. 

Law and Society (LA 230)

This course introduces students to the institutions and participants of the American legal system. Topics covered include court procedures, civil and criminal law, constitutional law, and public policy. Students also read and analyze case law and statutes, and participate in class activities. 

 Medical Terminology (HL 103)

This course presents construction of medial terms through common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will learn to master medical vocabulary through classroom instruction. 

Social Problems (SO 115)

This course explores significant social problems in contemporary society. The course will focus on sociological perspectives on understanding how and why social problems develop and considers possible solutions. Topics may include crime and delinquency, drugs, social inequality, and social unrest.