A non-volatile semiconductor memory device includes a sense amplifier, first and second bit lines that are connected to the sense amplifier, a first memory cell column that is connected to the first bit line, the first memory cell column being formed by a plurality of MONOS type transistors, a first constant current source that is connected to the second bit line, the first constant current source generating a reference current for the first memory cell column, and a first switch that is provided between the first constant current source and the second bit line, the first switch being formed by a MONOS type transistor.