Technical Studies
A exible curriculum
tailored to the
student’s professional
needs and to provide
avenues for credit
for prior learning
experiences.
Transfer Opportunities
Because of the unique nature of the Technical Studies degree,
transfer to a four-year degree program is handled on a case-by-case
basis. However, MCC has articulation agreements with the following
institutions who will accept the Technical Studies degree as the rst
two years of a four-degree program.
• Granite State College
• Southern New Hampshire University
Employment Opportunities
Due to the nature of this degree, the vast majority of students are
already employed when they are accepted into the program. In many
elds a degree is required for advancement in that eld and the
Technical Studies degree affords students that opportunity.
Why Technical Studies?
The goal of the Technical Studies program is to offer a exible curriculum tailored
to the student’s professional needs and to provide avenues for credit for prior
learning experiences.
The Technical Studies program is designed to support the diverse needs of skilled
workers in our community to obtain an associate degree by offering credit for
recognized technical experience, certications and training. With consultation from
faculty advisors from diverse technical backgrounds, the program allows students
to build on the success of their individual area of technical expertise by choosing
technical electives to complement their Technical Specialty area. The Technical
Studies degree is intended to be a program of study in an area other than the
current degree programs of the college.
Students coming from recognized apprenticeship programs or students with
certications in a technical eld (in an area MCC does not offer a degree in)
may receive credits toward an associate degree in Technical Studies for industry
training and/or certications. Documented certication exams and/or military
experience may also be reviewed for credit.
Program Outcomes
Students who graduate from this program will be able to:
• Build on applied expertise through selected coursework, gaining knowledge and
skills in a specic discipline or clearly articulated interdisciplinary area
• Attain prociency in concepts, theories and methods of inquiry pertinent to the
courses chosen as related technical electives
• Integrate knowledge of their technical specialty elds with new knowledge from
their chosen related technical electives
• Advance in the development of skills necessary to interpret facts, solve problems,
evaluate issues,develop multiple perspectives and think critically and creatively
Admission Requirements
In addition to college-wide admissions requirements, students must participate in a
personal interview with a representative of Academic Affairs.
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Available Degree and Certificate
Programs at MCC
MCC offers a wide variety of courses across many different areas. The Technical
Studies program is designed for students who have signicant experience in
an area outside our traditional programs. If you are interested in a degree or
certicate program listed please contact MCC admissions at (603) 206-8100 or
visit mccnh.edu.
Technical Studies Degree
Degree Program - First Year
I. Liberal Arts Core Course Requirements (Total 20+ Credits)
FYE100M MCC Essentials 1 credit
ENGL110XM
or ENGL110M
College Composition I with Corequisite or
College Composition I
4 credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credits
Mathematics Elective 4 credits
Lab Science Elective 4 credits
Social Science Elective 3 credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
or Mathematics or Lab Science or Social Science
Elective
(One or two courses depending on credits in English,
Math and Science Electives)
3 or 6 credits
II. Technical Specialty/Major (Minimum 30 Credits)
III. Technical Support (Minimum 10 Credits
Total Credits - 60+
ARTS, HUMANITIES &
COMMUNICATION
• English
• Fine Arts
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Liberal Arts
BUSINESS
• Accounting
• Business Communications
• Business Studies
• Facilities Management
• Management
• Marketing
EDUCATION, SOCIAL &
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
• Behavioral Science
• Early Childhood Education
• Human Services
• Social Science
• Teacher Education
HEALTH SCIENCE & SERVICES
• Health Fitness Professionals
• Health Information Management
• Health Science
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
INDUSTRY & TRANSPORTATION
• Automotive Technology (Audi, Chrysler
MCAP, Ford ASSET/MLR, Global, Nissan/
Inniti,, Subaru)
• Electrical Technology
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC)
• Technical Studies
• Welding Technology
STEM & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Cloud Services IT
• Computer Science and Innovation
• Cybersecurity Investigations
• Life Science
• Mathematics
ARTS, HUMANITIES &
COMMUNICATION
• Graphic Design
• Graphic Illustration
• Interior Design
BUSINESS
• Accounting
• Business Communications
• Human Resource Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Small Business Management
EDUCATION, SOCIAL &
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
• Advanced Early Childhood
• Direct Support Services
• Early Childhood Lead Teacher
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Entry Level Early Childhood
• Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Recovery Support
• School Age Provider & Youth Coordinator
• School Age Special Education
• Substance Misuse Prevention
HEALTH SCIENCE & SERVICES
• Administrative Medical Assistant
• Medical Coding Professional
• Personal Training
• Phlebotomy
INDUSTRY & TRANSPORTATION
• Automotive Technology
• Automotive Technology Professional
• Advanced HVAC
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Electrical Lineworker
• Electrical Technology
• Heating Services
• Power Sports
• Welding Technology
• Welding Technology Professional
STEM & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
• Applied Career Fundamentals for
Advanced Manufacturing
• Applied Data Analytics
• Mechatronics
• Programming
• Robotics
• Web Programming
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