Specific Academic Requirements
Justice/Legal Studies 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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Justice/Legal Studies
Criminal Justice

1. Please refer to starred** statement on the specific program page for Criminal Justice for mathematics graduation requirement.

Applicants should be aware of the basic health and fitness requirements for many careers in the criminal justice field. Prospective students with special needs or limitations that may affect their internship placement and/or potential employability are encouraged to discuss their career goals during the interview with department member prior to admission

The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not placed adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.

Character Expectations

Applicants should be aware that background checks are completed by potential employers prior to obtaining any position with arrest or detention powers, and typically, even before being accepted for an internship. Applicants who have been in difficulty with the law may not be employable, or even eligible for an internship. Because future goals may be compromised, applicants are advised to discuss any concerns with the Co-Department Heads.

Paralegal Studies

Internship Considerations

The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not placed adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.

1. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher
2. Interview with department head; interviews will be scheduled by the department head once applications are complete
3. Two confidential letters of reference (PDF or Request a Copy in Print)
4. Two-hundred word essay regarding reasons for choosing the Paralegal Program (used to help evaluate writing skills)

Character Expectations

Applicants should be aware that background checks are completed by potential employers prior to obtaining any position with arrest or detention powers, and typically, even before being accepted for an internship. Applicants who have been in difficulty with the law may not be employable, or even eligible for an internship. Because future goals may be compromised, applicants are advised to discuss any concerns with the Department Head.
Revised January 4, 2006
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