Nassau Community College

PROGRAMS AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS CHART KEY

AA = Associate in Arts
Admission to NCC requires a state-endorsed high school diploma or HSE/TASC (formerly GED
AS = Associate in Science
certificate). Diplomas such as I.E.P. and annotated diplomas, school leaving certificates, and certificates
of attendance are not valid for admission to the College. Additional program requirements are listed AAS = Associate in Applied Science
below. ALL supporting materials must be RECEIVED by the Office of Admissions by the deadlines Cert. = Certificate Program
specified. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all documentation has been received. AOS = Associate of Occupational Studies

ALERT: Students on F-1 visas are NOT eligible for enrollment in Certificate, AOS or Nursing programs.

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loan repayment for specific types of programs. To see this information, visit www.ncc.edu and click on the link
for Programs of Study to learn more about the certificate program you wish to pursue.

PROGRAM CODE DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS

ACCOUNTING ACC1 AS Available as a daytime, evening, weekend or online program.

ACTING THRA AA Available as a daytime program only.

ADM. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY - LEGAL ABT3 AAS

ADM. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY - MEDICAL ABT5 AAS

ADM. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY - MEDICAL ABT6 Cert.

AFRICANA STUDIES: LIB ARTS & SCI AFR1 AA

ART ART1 AS

Freshmen: One year biology with lab; one year chemistry with lab; 3 years of h.s. math through
trigonometry.
Transfers: If h.s. requirements are not met: one semester of college biology or chemistry or physics
BIOLOGY BIO1 AS or Anatomy & Physiology, completion of NCC's MAT 109 (algebra & trig.) or college math at other
colleges.
All Applicants: Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUS1 AS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUS2 Cert.

Business: RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MKT6 AAS

Freshmen: Minimum 80 h.s. average

CASE MANAGEMENT SOC4 Cert. Transfers: Minimum 2.5 College GPA

Freshmen: One year of high school chemistry with lab, and placement into MAT 111 Pre-Calculus based
on the NCC placement exam.

Transfer Applicants: If the high school requirements are not met, completion of one semester of college
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY CHE1 AAS level chemistry with lab, (e.g. NCC’s CHE 107 Introduction to Chemistry) or higher, and completion of
NCC's MAT 109 (College Algebra & Trigonometry) or equivalent math course at another college.

All applicants: placement in remediation will remove an applicant from consideration.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ENS1 AAS 2 years h.s. science (one with lab.); 2 years h.s. math, including algebra II.

COMMUNICATION ARTS COM2 AA Some courses required for degree not available in the evening.

COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNOLOGY ENS2 AAS

Student must be ready for Calculus 1 their first semester in the program by 1) placement, or 2) transfer
credit of Pre-Calculus or higher level math with at least a C, or 3) successful completion of MAT 111:
COMPUTER SCIENCE CMP2 AS Pre-Calculus with at least a C prior to start of program. Placement in remediation will remove applicant
from consideration.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ENS3 Cert.

CREATIVE WRITING ENG1 AA Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRJ1 AS

CULINARY ARTS HTL6 AOS Admission limited each semester. Interview for acceptance to the program is required. No evening program.

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No evening program.
CYBERSECURITY CMP7 AS Placement into developmental courses will remove an applicant from consideration.

Fall admission only. No evening program.

CYBERSECURITY CMP6 Cert. Placement into developmental courses will remove an applicant from consideration.

DANCE THRB AA Available as a daytime program only.

DIETARY MANAGEMENT HTL1 Cert.

DISABILITY STUDIES PSY3 AA

DISABILITY STUDIES PSY1 Cert

ENGLISH ENG2 AA Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ENS4 AAS 2 years h.s. science (one with lab.); 2 years h.s. math, including algebra II.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CRJ3 AS

Freshmen: One year h.s. physics; 1 year h.s. chemistry; 4 years h.s. math, including pre-calculus.
Student must be ready for Calculus 1 their first semester in the program by 1) placement, or 2)
ENGINEERING SCIENCE ENS5 AS transfer credit of Pre-Calculus or higher level math with at least a C, or 3) successful completion
of MAT 111: Pre-Calculus with at least a C prior to start of program. Placement in remediation will
remove applicant from consideration.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MK14 AOS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MK12 Cert

E-SPORTS MARKETING MK13 AAS

FASHION BUYING & MERCHANDISING MKT2 AAS

FASHION DESIGN MKT7 AAS

FIRE SCIENCE CRJ2 AS

FOOD & NUTRITION HTL2 AS

FOOD SERVICE ADMIN.;

HTL3 AAS
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

FOOD SERVICE TECHNOLOGY HTL4 Cert.

GRAPHIC DESIGN and DIGITAL MEDIA ART8 AAS

GRAPHIC DESIGN ART9 Cert.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ABT9 AAS
(Medical Billing and Coding)

HEALTH STUDIES HED3 AS

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION AB12 AS

HOTEL TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION HTL5 AAS

HUMAN SERVICES: COMMUNITY SERVICE Minimum 80 h.s. average, or completion of 12 college credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Placement in
SOC1 AA remedial English or reading will remove applicant from consideration.
AND SOCIAL WELFARE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CMP3 AAS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CMP5 Cert.

INTERIOR DESIGN
MK11 AAS

INTERIOR DESIGN MK10 Cert.

Available as a daytime, evening or weekend program. For students interested in areas such as: Nursing,
LIB ARTS & SCI: HUMANITIES & SOC SCI Allied Health Sciences, Architecture, Economics & Finance, Foreign Languages, History, Philosophy,
LAAA AA Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and other areas as well. Completion of NCC degree prepares
students for transfer into third year at most senior colleges.

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Available as a daytime, evening or weekend program. For students interested in areas such as:
Chemistry, Chiropractic, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physics,
LIB ARTS & SCI: MATH & SCIENCE LAAS AS Toxicology, and other areas as well. Completion of NCC degree prepares students for transfer into third
year at most senior colleges.

MARKETING MKT9 AS For students looking to transfer to a 4-year college.

MARKETING MKT5 AAS For career-oriented students.

Student must be ready for Calculus 1 their first semester in the program by 1) placement, or 2) transfer
MATHEMATICS: LIB ARTS & SCI MAT2 AS credit of Pre-Calculus or higher level math with at least a C, or 3) successful completion of MAT 111:
Pre-Calculus with at least a C prior to start of program.

MEDIA COM3 AA

MEDICAL CODING & REIMBURSEMENT AB14 Cert.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AB11 AAS Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AB13 Cert Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

Fall admission only. No evening program.

Freshmen: Grades of 75 or above in high school biology, chemistry, and 2 years of college preparatory math.
Transfers: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. It is recommended that transfer students have a minimum
of 12 credits in courses required for the program, including ENG 101, AHS 131, CHE 131 and a MAT
elective, within the last 5 years. Chances of admission are increased for applicants who have completed
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN some or many of the courses that are part of the program. Transfer applicants must be in good academic
AHS1 AAS standing at previous colleges. All applicants: Interview required. Students must submit a one-page
Deadline - March 5, 2025
essay describing their reasons for wishing to enter this field and the qualities they possess that will
enable them to become capable Medical Laboratory Technicians. Must be legally eligible for licensure
and employment in the U.S. at the time of application. Placement in remediation will remove the
applicant from consideration.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

Fall admission only. No evening program. All applicants: Grades of 70 or higher in the following:
H.S. biology with lab, H.S. chemistry with lab, and one year of college preparatory math. If H.S.
requirements are not met, contact department chairperson. All applicants, including college graduates,
MORTUARY SCIENCE must supply an official high school transcript. Must be legally eligible for licensure and employment in
MSC1 AAS the U.S. at the time of application. No courses from other Mortuary Science programs will be accepted;
Deadline: March 5, 2025 but all transcripts, including high school, must be emailed to [email protected]. Placement in
remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

No evening program offered. Audition by Department required; contact the Music Department at (516)
MUSIC: PERFORMING ARTS MUS1 AAS 572-7447.

Freshmen: Minimum 80 average in 3 years of English; minimum 80 average in 3 years of science,

including a year of Living Environment or Biology; minimum 80 average in 2 years of college
NURSING preparatory math. Minimum 80 average in English, math and science grades, combined. Students
requiring placement testing must arrange to take the test(s) as soon as they are notified that testing has
Day - begun. September admission only. Daytime admission only.
Spring 2025 (January), NUR3
Deadline: October 8, 2024 Transfers: General education/liberal arts courses completed at NCC or other colleges, that are relevant
(A.S./B.S. with major in Nursing, in partnership Eve - to Nursing, will be evaluated. Grades in these courses must be at least “C” and the number of applicable
with SUNY-Empire State University) NUR4 credits completed will be considered. Chances for admission are increased for applicants who have
completed some or many of the liberal arts courses that are part of the Nursing Program. The GPA in
courses relevant to Nursing must be at least “B” (3.0). Scores from the TEAS test (Test of Essential
Academic Skills) required. Each TEAS subtest score must be at least 58.7. Scores can be no more than
two years old by the deadline date for the program to which you are applying. Only the last two sets
of scores will be considered. Register for the TEAS at:TEAS@ncc. edu. LPN’s: Contact the Nursing
Day - Department before applying: (516) 572-9630; [email protected]
Fall 2025 (September),
Deadline: March 5, 2025 NUR3
All Applicants: must be legally eligible for employment and licensure in the U.S. at time of application.
(A.S./B.S. with major in Nursing, in AS/BS Students requiring an F-1 visa are not eligible to apply to the multi-award nursing program.
partnership with SUNY-Empire State College) Eve -
NUR4 Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

PARALEGAL STUDIES LAW1 AAS Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

Available as a daytime, evening, or weekend program. Associate or Baccalaureate degree required.

Students with an Associate degree must meet the minimum general education requirements set by the
PARALEGAL STUDIES LAW2 Cert. American Bar Association. The certificate can be completed online in a combination of synchronous
and asynchronous formats; however, a student must complete a minimum of 9 credits in the
synchronous (remote) format.

PHOTOGRAPHY ART5 AS

PHOTOGRAPHY ART6 Cert.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDIES PED1 AS

Fall admission only. No evening program.

Freshmen: Grades of 75 or above in high school biology, chemistry, and 2 years of college preparatory math.
Transfers: Grade of C+ or better in Anatomy & Physiology 1 and currently enrolled in, or completion
of, Anatomy & Physiology 2. If an applicant does not have Anatomy & Physiology, two Science
majors’ course such as biology, chemistry or physics, with grades of C+ or better, may be substituted
Completion of at least 12 liberal arts credits, with GPA of 2.5 or above, from the PTA program. If
chemistry was not taken in high school, a semester of introductory college chemistry is required, and
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT may be counted as part of the required "12 liberal arts credits". All transfer applicants must be in good
AHS2 AAS
Deadline - March 5, 2025 academic standing at previous college.
All Applicants: Ten hours or more of volunteer or paid experience in a physical therapy facility;
written proof, from a PT or PTA, on official facility letterhead stationery, must be submitted as part of
the application. Interview required. Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.
Some accepted students may have to take courses prior to their first semester. Placement in remediation
will remove applicant from consideration.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

Fall admission only. No evening program.

Freshmen: Cumulative high school GPA of at least 77. Grades of at least 75 in biology, chemistry or
physics, and 2 years of college preparatory math.
Transfers: Recommend completion of NCC’s ENG 101, MAT 109, a 4-credit laboratory science
(preferably Anatomy & Physiology 1). Overall GPA of 2.8 or above.
All applicants: The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is required of all applicants. Register
at: www.ati.com for the exam for nursing students and have scores forwarded electronically to NCC’s
Office of Admissions ([email protected]). Minimum composite TEAS score of 58.7 required
Radiologic Tech: and scores to be no more than 5 years old at time of deadline. Submit a 300-word essay, describing
RADIATION THERAPY TECH AHS3 AAS your reasons for wishing to enter this field and the qualities you possess that will enable you to
Deadline - February 12, 2025 become a capable radiation therapist. Required research: applicants must research what the roles
and responsibilities of a licensed radiation therapist are, and have a basic understanding of the job
description. Interview required. All accepted applicants must pass a criminal background check and
drug testing, at the cost of the applicant. Must be legally eligible for employment and licensure in
the U.S. at the time of application. Must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the first semester.
Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration. Some accepted students may have
to take courses prior to their first semester.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

Fall admission only. No evening program.

Freshmen: Cumulative high school GPA of at least 80. Grades of at least 80 in biology, chemistry or physics,
and 2 years of college preparatory math. High school requirements must be met prior to the start of senior year
and High school grades will be considered up to one year post graduation.
Transfers: Applicants lacking one or more high school requirements and students transferring with college
courses must complete ENG 101, a 3-or-4-credit, non-remedial math course, and either AHS 131 or a semester
of college science (biology, chemistry or physics). Overall college cumulative GPA must be 2.85 or above.
All applicants: The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is required of all program applicants.
Register at www.atitesting.com for the exam for nursing students, and have scores emailed to:
[email protected]. Minimum composite TEAS score of 58.7 required and scores to be no more than
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 2 years old at time of deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Information Session;
(X-Ray Technology) AHS4 AAS see NCC website for dates and times. Must submit an essay by program deadline, no longer than 250
Deadline - February 12, 2025 words, describing your knowledge of the occupation and reason(s) for choosing the field, and emailed to
[email protected]. Chances for program admission are increased for applicants who have completed
the Liberal Arts courses that are part of the Radiologic Technology curriculum. Interview required.
Observation of at least 2 hours in a general radiology facility by deadline is strongly encouraged. The
observation must be documented on official letterhead stationery from the facility you observed, and state
the procedures observed and time of observation. Criminal background check required before acceptance.
Must be legally eligible for employment and licensure in the U.S. at time of application. Must be at least
18 years old on the first day of the first semester. Placement in remediation will remove applicant from
consideration. Some accepted students may have to take courses prior to their first semester.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

Fall admission only. No evening program.

All applicants: Upper 50% of high school class or college GPA of at least 2.5, with “C” (70) or
greater in math, biology and chemistry prerequisites. Two years high school math or grade of at least
“C” in an equivalent college math course such as NCC’s MAT 109 (or comparable course at another
college); high school biology and chemistry, or college equivalents. This program will not accept MAT
101. Completion of a direct observation of professional respiratory therapist duties. Click here for
RESPIRATORY CARE
AHS5 AAS observation form. Submit completed form to [email protected]. Interview Required and criminal
Deadline - March 5, 2025
background check required prior to admission. Must be legally eligible for employment and licensure in
the U.S. at time of application. Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration. For
admitted students, MAT 109 and ENG 101 (or ENG 100 or 108) must be successfully completed, prior
to beginning the first fall semester. Placement in remediation will remove applicant from consideration.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

MKT8 AS For students looking to transfer to a 4-year college.

SPORT MARKETING

SPORT MARKETING MK15 AAS For career-oriented students.

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No evening program. Interview required. Admission is limited each semester. Contact the Music Depart-
STUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY MUS2 Cert. ment at (516) 572-7447.

Fall admission only. No evening program.

Freshmen: Upper 50% of h.s. class. 2 years science (chosen from biology, chemistry,
physics); 2 years college preparatory math; minimum grades of 75 in science and math.
NCC Students/Transfers: Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. It is recommended that transfer students
take at least 16 credits in courses required for the program, including ENG 101, MAT elective, and A&P
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 (within last 5 years).
AHS6 AAS All applicants: Interview required. Criminal background check and random drug testing required prior
Deadline: March 5, 2025
to course registration. Must be legally eligible for licensure and employment in the United States at
the time of application. Placement in remediation may remove applicant from consideration. Some
accepted students may have to take courses prior to their 1st semester.

Satisfying the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee acceptance to the program

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ENS7 Cert.

TEACHER EDUCATION: LIB ARTS & SCI -

ADOLESCENCE ED TED4 AA
English or Social Studies - 7th to 12th Grade

TEACHER EDUCATION: LIB ARTS & SCI -

ADOLESCENCE ED
TED7 AS Placement in math remediation will remove applicant from consideration
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Math or
Physics - 7th to 12th Grade

TEACHER EDUCATION: LIB ARTS & SCI -

CHILDHOOD ED TED3 AA
English or History- 1st to 6th Grade

TEACHER EDUCATION: LIB ARTS & SCI -

CHILDHOOD ED
TED6 AS Placement in math remediation will remove applicant from consideration.
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Math or Physics -
1st to 6th Grade

TEACHER EDUCATION: LIB ARTS & SCI -

EARLY CHILDHOOD ED TED2 AA
English or History - Birth to 2nd Grade

TEACHER EDUCATION: LIB ARTS & SCI -

EARLY CHILDHOOD ED
TED5 AS Placement in math remediation will remove applicant from consideration.
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Math or Physics-
Birth to 2nd Grade

TEACHING ASSISTANT TED8 Cert. For teacher assistants and child care providers.

TECHNICAL THEATRE THRC AA Available as daytime program only.

WEBSITE DESIGN ART7 Cert.

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