Frequently Asked Questions
If I am still in high
school can I enroll to take
Computer
Science courses?
Yes, you may qualify under NHMCCD
exceptional admissions program. To qualify
for
exceptional admission, students must meet
both
the state Texas Higher Education
Assessment
(THEA) and the college-level
placement
requirement.
Do I have to be in the
computer science degree
program to take computer
science courses?
No, you can take one or more of
the computer
science courses without declaring a
major. You
will have the added advantage that
these courses
will transfer to four year
institutions.
I completed
Pre-Calculus and Calculus I in
high school. Do I have to
enroll in these courses
again to enter the program?
If you pass the national College
Level
Examination Program (CLEP) tests
for College
Algebra, Trigonometry,
Pre-Calculus and
Calculus; NHMCCD will award degree
credits for
these courses, -once application has
been made at
NHMCCD and you have completed 6 college
credits any credit by exam will appear on
the college
transcript.
What activities can I
be involved in?
Computing Machinery (ACM) Student
Chapter
and
for students in the computer field.
Founded in
1947, ACM is a major force in
advancing the
skills of information technology
professionals and
students worldwide. The association holds
programming
competitions, conferences, and publications.
In addition, students will have
the opportunity
of internships in businesses in
and Harris counties.