Nashua Community College

An Automotive Service and Repair certificate program will give students a choice between the full degree program with its general education courses and advanced diagnostic classes of the second year of the Degree program and possible no post-secondary education at all. An automotive technology curriculum expands career opportunities for Nashua Community College students without major increases in resources and fits well with the College’s current Mission and Strategic Plan. While students earning this certificate could be eligible for immediate employment or career advancement in the field of automotive service, power sports, and equipment repair; the program would also provide students with an excellent introduction to a related Associate degree.

Our two-year degree program is built around our hands-on automotive lab experience where you will work on real life automotive problems in a real shop atmosphere. Our live work approach lets you apply skills and build knowledge by performing work on vehicles needing repair. High-tech training is grouped with course work that explores the operation of automotive systems and engine repair, including; electrical, brakes, steering and suspension, automatic and manual transmissions, heating and cooling, and engine performance. Along the way you will receive individual instruction from our experienced faculty and enjoy a small class size.

NCC's two-year degree program will set you on the path to being a Honda Master Technician. Training includes hands-on lab work, course work on automotive theory and engine repair, general education courses, and a paid internship working at a Honda/Acura dealership. Our “live work” approach helps students apply skills and build knowledge by performing work on real vehicles needing repair. Experienced faculty guide high-tech training, and provide individual instruction with small class size.

The Aviation Technology program places major emphasis on the study of actual aircraft, structures, and powerplants and related systems. The 21-month curriculum includes one summer session and covers a wide variety of subjects concerned with airplanes: reciprocating engines, turbines, fuel systems, propellers, ignition, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. A great deal of reading is required, as well as the ability to interpret FAA regulations and manufacturers' technical specifications.

Students will learn on actual aircraft, structures, and powerplants and related systems. The curriculum includes one summer session and covers a wide variety of subjects concerned with airplanes including  reciprocating engines, turbines, fuel systems, propellers, ignition, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. Interested students should note that the program requires frequent reading, along with the ability to interpret FAA regulations and manufacturers’ technical specifications.

The 25 credit Collision Repair Certificate Program will prepare students for entry-level positions in the collision repair industry. Students will learn through various theory and hands-on activities including, but not limited to: Safety, sheet metal repair, bolted panel removal and replacement, welding, surface preparation, spray gun use, application of paint finishes, basic electrical theory, and HVAC operation and service.

Our two-year degree program consists of a “hands-on” lab where you will learn how to perform all the many different types of collision repairs. Each damaged vehicle has unique repair issues, and you will learn how to tackle these problems through practical and state-of-the-art repair techniques. You will learn and apply the skills of panel replacement, frame repair and straightening, refinishing and painting vehicles, and interior replacement in our modern facility. Your training also will include course work that explores the theory of collision repair and general education courses. Our experienced faculty guides your high-tech training, and you will receive plenty of individual instruction with our small class size.

This certificate will enable the student to seek employment as an operator of CNC machine tools in three semesters. It has a mix of machining courses, CADD courses, manufacturing courses as well as a re‐activated course that concentrates on the production of CNC machined parts (MTTN133N).

This certificate will prepare students to become machine operators in the machine tool industry. The courses involved in this certificate program can be applied to the CNC diploma or the Associate Degree in Advanced Machine Tool Technology.

The Electronic Engineering Technology Program concentrates on the use of principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction and maintenance. Through the use of modern electronic laboratories, the student will become familiar with the areas of electronics, including circuit analysis, analog and digital integrated circuits, discrete semiconductor devices, electronic communications and linear operational amplifier circuits. The student will also become familiar with Objected Oriented C++ programming and embedded controllers using assembly language programming.

The Computer Engineering Technology (CET) Program prepares the student to use basic engineering principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer controlled equipment.

Skills in information technology are key to a successful future. Our two-year Associate in Science degree in Computer Networking is the ideal start toward a career in a growing industry. Our broad and specialized curriculum gives you all the basics in math and computer concepts plus all the latest in technological innovations.

This certificate teaches the skills necessary to provide IT support in a network environment.  It begins with computers as the end devices in a computer network. Part of this certificate, utilizing curriculum developed by Cisco Systems, teaches students to design, implement, and maintain the local and wide area network infrastructure. This includes all of the skills necessary to achieve CCNET or CCNA certification. The other courses include the skills to place servers on that infrastructure in order to provide many of the network services that are expected today.

Skills in information technology are key to a successful future. Our two-year Associate in Science degree in Computer Networking is the ideal start toward a career in a growing industry. Our broad and specialized curriculum gives you all the basics in math and computer concepts plus all the latest in technological innovations.

Skills in information technology are key to a successful future. Our two-year Associate in Science degree in Computer Networking is the ideal start toward a career in a growing industry. Our broad and specialized curriculum gives you all the basics in math and computer concepts plus all the latest in technological innovations.

This certificate teaches the skills necessary to provide IT support in a network environment.  It begins with computers as the end devices in a computer network. Part of this certificate, utilizing curriculum developed by Cisco Systems, teaches students to design, implement, and maintain the local and wide area network infrastructure. This includes all of the skills necessary to achieve CCNET or CCNA certification. The other courses include the skills to place servers on that infrastructure in order to provide many of the network services that are expected today.

This certificate teaches the skills necessary to provide IT support in a network environment.  It begins with computers as the end devices in a computer network. Part of this certificate, utilizing curriculum developed by Cisco Systems, teaches students to design, implement, and maintain the local and wide area network infrastructure. This includes all of the skills necessary to achieve CCNET or CCNA certification. The other courses include the skills to place servers on that infrastructure in order to provide many of the network services that are expected today.

The Computer Science Curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in either software development, computer science or other computer related fields.

The Computer Science Curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in either software development, computer science or other computer related fields.

The Associate in Science Degree in Cybersecurity Networking is designed to provide students with networking skills focused on the network security. It prepares students for entry-level positions as Network Security Specialists. Students will be able to set up and administer basic computer network systems and secure them against outside intrusion. This degree also prepares students to handle security incident responses. Students will be presented with materials necessary for Cisco CCNA Security certification, CompTIA Security+ and introductory elements of (ISC)2 security program.

This certificate provides students with the skills necessary for entry level work in network security specialist positions, specifically System Administration. After successful completion of the certificate, students will be able to set up, network, and manage basic computer systems in the area of security; as well as be prepared for certifications in Cisco CCNA Security, CompTIASecurity+, and elements of (ISC)2 Security programs.

The Computer Science Curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in either software development, computer science or other computer related fields.

The Computer Science Curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in either software development, computer science or other computer related fields.

The Computer Science Curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a bachelor degree in either software development, computer science or other computer related fields.

The Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, the Court system, and Homeland Security. In addition, it also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a bachelor's degree.

The Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, the Court system, and Homeland Security. In addition, it also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a bachelor's degree.

This certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, the Court System, or Corrections. In addition, graduates of the certificate program may continue their education in undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Homeland Security.

The Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, the Court system, and Homeland Security. In addition, it also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a bachelor's degree.

The Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, the Court system, and Homeland Security. In addition, it also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a bachelor's degree.

This certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, the Court System, or Corrections. In addition, graduates of the certificate program may continue their education in undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Homeland Security.

This certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, the Court System, or Corrections. In addition, graduates of the certificate program may continue their education in undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Homeland Security.

The Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, the Court system, and Homeland Security. In addition, it also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a bachelor's degree.

The Early Childhood Education degree program prepares students to care for and teach children from infancy through age eight in a variety of early childhood education and care settings. The program combines theoretical studies and practical knowledge, in which students participate in two supervised practicum experiences working with young children in an early childhood setting.

This certificate will prepare the student to work directly in the early childhood child care and education environment. The courses in the certificate meet NH Child Care Licensing Requirements as well as provide knowledge in the Core Knowledge areas required for by NHDHHS, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration Credential. The course curriculum follows the standards of the National Association of the Education of the Young Child Degree Standards for Preparing Early Childhood Professionals.

This certificate will prepare the student to work directly in the early childhood child care and education environment. The courses in the certificate meet NH Child Care Licensing Requirements as well as provide knowledge in the Core Knowledge areas required for by NH DHHS, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration Credential. The course curriculum follows the standards of the National Association of the Education of the Young Child Degree Standards for Preparing Early Childhood Professionals.

Graduates of the Human Services program may be employed in human services agencies which deal with developmental disabilities, mental health, residential treatment, hospice care, abuse prevention and substance abuse. Graduates will be prepared for employment in positions such as service coordinator, group home manager, job coach, vocational instructor and trainer, residential living counselor, community living instructor, program manager, site supervisor, supported or independent living specialist coordinator, and family support coordinator.

Social, Educational & Behavioral Sciences fields cover a range of professions designed to help individuals and communities through social work, education, law enforcement and more. These programs serve a growing need for teachers and educational specialists, public safety and social service professionals.

This mission of the proposed Culinary Arts Program is to prepare students for employment in commercial and institutional positions in the culinary industry and to provide the foundational skills for those who wish to take their passion for cooking to the next level of expertise, skill and knowledge.

The faculty and staff of Nashua Community College and its Nursing Program are facilitating the education of the next generation of nurses. Our career-experienced faculty support the student’s development through comprehensive classroom instruction, in-depth scenarios in a state of the art simulation lab and purposeful clinical placements that allow for theory and practice to be integrated for optimal learning. In addition to reinforcing ethical, professional, caring and compassionate behavior, the faculty are promoting critical thinking in all our graduates so they are proactive rather than reactive nurses. All this is done in a small class size of 24 students, which allows for personalized attention that larger programs cannot provide.