NHTI's Information Technology – Software Development degree program prepares you to obtain and succeed in well-paying jobs in one of the fastest growing fields in the world. You'll complete hands-on training in the design and development of software applications for web, mobile, and desktop environments. NHTI’s IT department offers a sequence of stackable certificates in software development and related technologies; each enables you to develop marketable skills and earn industry-recognized certifications in as few as four courses while building credits toward the associate degree.
Do you have questions? Contact Aaron Conn, department chair, at aconn@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4143.
Apply for this program today on our Admissions page with step-by-step instructions and enrollment pathways build just for you!
Graduates can enter into the following professions (not an inclusive list):
- IT help desk technician
- Entry-level software developer
- Junior-level software developer
The program also prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification and the Microsoft Technology Associate certification exams.
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Students are required to complete a senior internship in the area of their concentration and career goals. The internship provides real-life experience applying skills learned in the classroom. Employers work closely with the students and professors to ensure an environment that enhances their education, provides experience, and introduces them to the IT business environment.
Mindful Communications Options
Mindfulness and communication training creates opportunities for growth and leadership, flexibility, adaptability, and the confidence to handle challenges. At NHTI, learning about emotional intelligence, patience, and nonverbal communication cues are key parts of the IT curriculum. Employers expect new engineers and IT professionals to be good communicators and collaborators to help them be more effective on teams and in project work.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates are able to:
- Demonstrate sophisticated applications of computer technology to be competent on a professional level.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills needed to obtain and sustain a career in information technology.
- Identify and resolve technical problems using research techniques and troubleshooting .
- Design, develop, and debug a software application.
- Configure devices, applications, and services to deploy and run software applications.
- Perform software development activities using industry-standard methodologies on different platforms.
- Design data management solutions for use by software applications.
