Nashua Community College

Accounting

The Certificate programs are designed to provide the basic accounting skills required for clerical and entry-level positions, or to improve the existing accounting skills of individuals who seek promotional opportunities. Credits earned in the Certificate programs can be applied to the Associate in Science in Business Administration curriculum with a concentration in Accounting.

Addiction Recovery Support Worker

The certificate is designed for peer helpers and volunteers who want to begin a pathway to professional credentials, which can lead to full time employment in the field with benefits. As a stackable credential, students can also roll credits into a two-year human services associate degree or four-year program. The certificate also complements a psychology degree pathway. Certificate classes are flexible, and include online, hybrid (online and in-person mix), and on-campus courses.

Air Traffic Control

The Associate's Degree in Air Traffic Control (ATC) at Nashua Community College (NCC) will deliver fundamental traffic controller knowledge and competency through a mix of realistic lab simulations, classroom instruction, and computer-based learning. Our program will be an ATC Tower program with graduates ready to assume positions at Air Traffic Control towers throughout the USA. This program will be a part of the FAA's Enhance College Training Initiative.

Automotive Service and Repair

NCC offers a one-year Automotive Technology Certificate which allows students to take the first-year automotive courses without being required to take general education courses. Classes for the Automotive Technology Certificate are scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-10 pm as well as Saturday 8 am - 4pm. Automotive Service and Repair Certificate classes are available in the evenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Saturday.

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology is a two-year associate degree program designed to combine automotive technical training and academic course work to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in the automotive service industry.

Automotive Technology (MAST)

The Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology - Mazda Pathway provides the technical training and academic course work needed to build a rewarding career. Our two-year degree program features hands-on automotive lab experience working on actual automotive problems in a real shop atmosphere. This "live work" approach lets students apply skills by performing work on vehicles needing repair.

Aviation Management

The Associate of Science Degree in Aviation Management prepares students for professional careers in the Aviation Industry. Graduates may seek employment with airlines, Airports, aircraft manufacturers or the FAA. The graduate will also be well prepared to continue their education at eh baccalaureate level. The aviation industry contributes more than $150 billion annually to the U.S.

Aviation Technology

The Aviation Technology Certificate Program prepares students for professional careers in aviation maintenance, allowing graduates to seek employment with airlines, fixed base operators, or aircraft manufacturers. Nashua Community College is an FAA approved training facility.

Aviation Technology

The Associate of Science Degree in Aviation Technology prepares students for professional careers in aviation maintenance. Graduates may seek employment with airlines, fixed base operators, or aircraft manufacturers. Nashua Community College is an FAA part 147 approved training facility. Students who complete this program will be prepared to apply for the FAA oral, written, and practical exams for the Airframe and Powerplant Technician Certificate.

Biological Sciences

The Associate of Science in Biological Sciences offers students the foundational coursework equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor's degree in biology. This program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and for future careers in medicine, healthcare, biotechnology, research, biomedical engineering, and science education. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of biological concepts, scientific language, and methodology through an inquiry-based learning model.

Business Administration: Accounting

The mission of the Department of Business at Nashua Community College is to provide a variety of degrees and professional certificates that respond to the needs of local and regional employers, while maintaining academic integrity. Degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills, theories, and practices that prepare students to be successful in business endeavors.

Business Administration: Finance

The mission of the Department of Business at Nashua Community College is to provide a variety of degrees and professional certificates that respond to the needs of local and regional employers, while maintaining academic integrity. Degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills, theories, and practices that prepare students to be successful in business endeavors.

Business Administration: Management

The mission of the Department of Business at Nashua Community College is to provide a variety of degrees and professional certificates that respond to the needs of local and regional employers, while maintaining academic integrity. Degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills, theories, and practices that prepare students to be successful in business endeavors.

Business Administration: Marketing

The mission of the Department of Business at Nashua Community College is to provide a variety of degrees and professional certificates that respond to the needs of local and regional employers, while maintaining academic integrity. Degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills, theories, and practices that prepare students to be successful in business endeavors.

Business Administration: Small Business Entrepreneurship

The mission of the Department of Business at Nashua Community College is to provide a variety of degrees and professional certificates that respond to the needs of local and regional employers, while maintaining academic integrity. Degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills, theories, and practices that prepare students to be successful in business endeavors.

Collision Repair Technology

Classes for the Collision Repair Technology Certificate program are scheduled to be held Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm (see course catalog for course sequencing). The 50-credit Collision Repair Certificate Program will prepare students for entry-level positions in the collision repair industry.

Collision Repair Technology

Classes for the Collision Repair Technology Degree program are held Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. In addition to Collision Repair classes, students are required to take general education courses (see catalog for course schedule). The Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to enter the collision repair industry.

Communications

The Associate in Arts Degree in Communications has been developed to provide the first two years of preparation for a student wishing to complete a bachelor degree with a major in communication, media studies, or journalism. Students selecting the Communications degree must have strong writing, critical thinking, and application skills in order to be successful in this program.

Computer Engineering Technology

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.

Computer Science

The Computer Science Curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in transferring to a bachelor's degree in computer science or other computer-related fields or entering the workforce. The combination of theoretical and applied courses provides the student with the concepts and reinforces them with hands-on experience. The curriculum has been strongly influenced by the Association of Computing Machinery's (ACM) guidelines for associate degrees in software.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Certificate is available 100% online or on-campus. 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. For those already in service the program provides professional development for career advancement purposes.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice degree is designed to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, the Court system, and Homeland Security. It also serves as the academic foundation to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. For those already in service, the program provides professional development for promotion or career enhancement. The Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.

Data Analytics

The Certificate in Data Analytics equips graduates to analyze data and generate actionable insights using both classical and AI-based analytical techniques. The program emphasizes data collection, organization, analysis, and effective communication with data, while also developing complementary skills in artificial intelligence, programming, SQL, and business automation.

Data Analytics

The Data Analytics Degree prepares students to collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data, equipping them with the skills to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making. Students learn to work with large and complex datasets and apply traditional and AI-powered analytical tools, programming, SQL, and business automation to solve real-world business and industry problems.

Early Childhood Education

The associate degree and certificate in Early Childhood Education provide the theoretical studies and practical experiences that prepare the graduate to care for and teach children from infancy through age eight in a variety of early childhood education and care settings. Graduates may be qualified for employment opportunities in child development and child care programs, preschools, nurseries, head start, after school programs, and private kindergartens.

Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher

The associate teacher certificate prepares you to work directly in the early childhood childcare environment. You will learn about the foundations of early childhood education, growth and development of the young child, and health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children. The courses in the certificate meet NH Child Care Licensing Requirements as well as provide knowledge in the Core Knowledge areas required by NHDHHS, Bureau of Child Development, and Head Start Collaboration Credential.

Early Childhood Education: Lead Teacher

The Lead Teacher Certificate prepares you to work directly in the early childhood education environment. This certificate builds upon the associate teacher certificate. Lead teacher courses deepen your understanding and experience of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum, children with special needs and their families, and behavioral guidance and classroom management.

Electronic Engineering 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.

English

The Associate in Arts Degree in English has been developed to provide the first two years of preparation for a student wishing to complete a bachelor degree with a major in English.

General Studies

The Associate in Science in General Studies degree program is designed for students who wish to pursue a flexible degree plan tailored to their specific educational or career goals. Students pursue the General Studies degree to acquire new skills, to upgrade their current occupational skills, to apply previously earned credits and complete a credential or to build a foundation for further education.

Health Science

The associate in science in Health Science, has been designed for students who have a desire to work in the healthcare industry. Students have options to follow a Pre-Nursing, Public Health Informatics Technology or Healthcare Management pathway as well as the general Health Science pathway. Contact the Program Coordinator for specific course sequencing information on the pathways.

History & Social Sciences

The Associate in Arts Degree in History & Social Sciences has been developed to provide the first two years of preparation for a student wishing to complete a bachelor degree with a major in history, political science, anthropology or sociology. The Associate in Arts Degree in History and Social Sciences may be especially appropriate for students who plan to pursue careers in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, sociology, education, government, historic preservation, public history, or law.

Honda Automotive Technology Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT)

Classes for the Honda Automotive Technology Certificate program are scheduled to be held Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. The Honda Automotive Technology program, otherwise known as PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) is a partnership among Nashua Community College, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda/Acura Dealers. This certificate is designed to train students for employment in Honda/Acura dealerships and to prepare them for ASE Master certification.

Honda Automotive Technology Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT)

Classes for the Honda Automotive Technology associate degree program are scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. In addition to Honda Automotive classes, this program requires students to take general education courses (see course catalog for course sequencing). The Honda Automotive Technology program, known as PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) is a partnership among Nashua Community College, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda/Acura Dealers.

Humanities

The Associate in Arts degree program in Humanities is designed specifically to prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program in a variety of majors. To achieve this purpose, the Humanities degree program provides students with a broad academic background in the field of fine arts, philosophy, and the humanities. Students may elect to focus their study in one of these three areas.

Human Services

Human Services

The mission of the Human Services program is to prepare students to become skilled professionals who can function ethically and effectively within multicultural settings and with diverse populations. We strive to respond to regional and economic needs and provide access to higher education for all who seek fulfillment of career and economic goals through education. The program is geared to the needs of our students, the profession we support and the commerce that drives our economy.

Information Technology

The Certificate in Information Technology is designed to provide students with networking skills necessary for the vast field of Information Technology. Within the Information Technology program there are two pathways: Technical Support and Cybersecurity Defense.

Information Technology

The Associate in Science Degree in Information Technology is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a position in the vast field of information technology. Within the Information Technology program there are two pathways: Technical Support and Cybersecurity Defense.

Liberal Arts

The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree program prepares students for successful transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program in a wide variety of majors, including Liberal Arts. In this program, students study a coherent and substantive balance of English, Mathematics, the Sciences, the Arts and Humanities, and the Social Sciences.

Machine Tool Technology CNC Programming

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. In addition to the general admission requirements, the applicant should be aware of the following criteria: 1. An aptitude in mathematics is beneficial. 2. Good skills in written English are required.

Marketing

The Marketing certificate offers an overview on marketing research and planning, strategic marketing, digital marketing, digital analytics and social media marketing. The Marketing courses prepare students for entry-level jobs in marketing, for future advancement into marketing management, and for entrepreneurial opportunities.

Mathematics

The Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics has been developed to provide the first two years of preparation for a student wishing to complete a bachelor degree with a major in mathematics or mathematics education. In addition, the Mathematics degree provides a strong foundation for a student who wishes to transfer to a four-year institution to study engineering, physics, or related fields.

Mechanical Design Technology

Mechanical Design Technology responds to industry needs for trained individuals who can follow the design process from inspiration to the final production design of manufactured products. The Mechanical Design Technology program prepares specialists who are capable of integrating all the steps of the design process. The mechanical designer requires knowledge in many areas including Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Machine Shop, Robotics, and Machine Components.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Nashua Community College's Mechanical Engineering Technology degree is based on the real-world experience of our instructors and the time tested fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering. This program includes multiple design courses using the parametric design software Solidworks. Additional disciplines include hydraulics and pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, circuit analysis, chemistry and machining technology to provide students with a range of engineering disciplines.

Nursing

The Mission of the Department of Nursing at Nashua Community College (NCC) is to provide an inclusive program for students to earn an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. The program will offer preparation to take the licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) to become Registered Nurses, for employment in entry-level positions in nursing, and for further education and professional development.

Nutrition and Wellness

Nutrition and Wellness is a two-year associates degree focused on the study of food and how it affects the health, growth, and the overall function of the human body. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the relationship between diet, health, and disease prevention. Students explore topics such as human nutrition, food science, wellness practices, and the role of nutrition in supporting healthy lifestyles across the lifespan.

Precision Manufacturing

At the heart of our mechanized world is the Precision Manufacturing industry requiring skilled technicians to carry out new ideas and plans in the production of all types of manufactured parts. Many of these skilled technicians can earn more than $70,000 a year. Precision Manufacturing students receive applied training in basic concepts of machine tool processes during the first year.

Psychology

The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology has been developed to provide the first two years of preparation for a student wishing to complete a bachelor degree with a major in Psychology. Psychology is the wide-ranging scientific study and exploration of behavior and mental processes. Critical thinking skills such as interpretation, analysis, construction and assessment of material will be emphasized and developed.

Small Business Management

Small business functions will be studied in detail including financial operations, personnel requirements, management, and marketing.

Spreadsheets

Today's workplace requires business professionals who have a grasp of financial concepts and the ability to work with financial systems. The Spreadsheet Certificate Program prepares students for careers in business fields by introducing them to Accounting, Management Information Systems and Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel. Completion of a Certificate Program in Spreadsheets does not qualify graduates for a specific occupation.