Specific Academic Requirements
Computer and Engineering Technologies Programs

Each program has additional admission requirements which are listed on the academic program pages. Applicants are responsible for knowing these requirements, any specific deadlines, and submitting appropriate documents as noted. Students who do not meet the specific academic course requirements for their desired program may be offered admission to the Associate in Science in General Studies program and take these courses at NHTI. Grades of "C" or higher are required in each pre-requisite course, in addition to fulfillment of the other general and specific requirements, to be considered for the desired program.

Depending on their intended major and academic background, students may take as part of the General Studies program, courses such as:

• Introductory English
• Introductory Mathematics
• Introductory Technical Mathematics
• Introductory Biology with Lab
• Introductory Chemistry with Lab
• Pre-Engineering Technology Physics
• Study Strategies

Freshman Assessment

Students entering programs at NHTI, Concord's Community College are required to complete placement testing before registering for classes. Testing may be waived based on performance on standardized tests and/or grades in specific college courses. Department Heads of academic programs will use testing data to help advise students in course selection. Both national and NHTI data indicate that students benefit from assessment and placement. Students who need to strengthen skills may need extra time to complete their programs. For more information, students may contact Admissions at 603-271-7134, the Learning Center at 603-271-7725, or the Department Head of the program in which they are interested or to which they have been admitted.

A student may be eligible to substitute another higher-level course for the course prescribed in the curriculum, if indicted by the results of the student’s incoming assessment scores. The substitution can be made only with the joint approval of the student’s Department Head and the Department Head of the area offering the course. The approval form is available in the Registrar’s Office.
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Computers and Engineering Technology
Architectural, Computer, Electronic, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering Technologies

1. At least three years of college preparatory mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry) with minimum grades of “C”;
2. It is strongly recommended that all engineering technology applicants have satisfactorily completed high school level courses in chemistry and physics.

Animation and Graphic Game Programming

1. Minimum Math Requirement: Provides the ability to complete the AGGP curriculum and the ability to obtain an initial job. High school algebra I with a grade of "C" or higher or NHTI's MT 103 Algebra I - Part I and MT 104 Algebra I - Part II, both with grades of "C" or higher. A mathematics assessment test is required prior to registration into MT 123 Intermediate Algebra. (Prepares students for MT 123 math track.)

   Preferred Math: Ability to create more effective games in the AGGP curriculum and improves transferability to some other colleges. High school algebra I, algebra II, and geometry with grades of "C" or higher, or NHTI's MT 108 Introductory Technical Mathematics I and MT 109 Introductory Technical Mathematics II both with grades of "C" or higher. A mathematics assessment test is required prior to registration into MT 133 Elementary Functions. (Prepares students for MT 133 math track.)

   Best Math: Ability to make very effective games while in the AGGP program and improves transferability to a wide range of colleges. Those students who have had high school math beyond the courses listed for "Preferred Math" listed above should take MT 205 Calculus. Most major schools offering a BS degree in game development require Calculus in the initial first two years. A mathematics assessment test is required and/or approval of the Department Head prior to registration into MT 205 Calculus.

2. High school level physics is recommended.
3. Basic working knowledge of the Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and the Internet or IT 102 PC Applications with a grade of "C" or higher. (Students may be required to take computer skills assessment test.)

Information Technology

1. High school Algebra I with a grade of “C&%8221; or better or NHTI's MT 103 and MT 104 with grades of “C&%8221; or better;
2. Computer keyboarding skills are assumed.

Landscape and Environmental Design

1. High school Algebra I with a grade of "C" or higher;
2. High school Biology with lab with a grade of "C" or higher

Revised April 15, 2008
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