NanoTrek students have a definite advantage: When they
enroll in NanoTrek classes, students will earn college
credits and the credits and grades are placed on a Penn
College transcript. The grades the student earns in the
NanoTrek courses at Jersey Shore become part of the
permanent college record and grade point average of the
student. In addition, this college transcript may allow
the NanoTrek courses to transfer to other colleges.
(The transferability of a course to a college other than
Penn College is determined by the college where the
student enrolls, not by Penn College.)
Just like any other college student, a NanoTrek student
will be held to the same criteria as on-campus Penn
College students. Each course is exactly the same
course that is taught at Penn College, so the tests will
be harder, the class work more rigorous, and the
projects will be more extensive than other high school
courses. NanoTrek students must adhere to the Penn
College policies including those that reference course
prerequisites, placement testing requirements, academic
dishonesty, and dropping or withdrawal from their
course(s). See key
policies and
procedures for NanoTrek students.
NanoTrek students are introduced to the role of being a
college student. Knowing that a course can “count” on a
college transcript can motivate students to achieve.
Students see a clear connection between what they are
studying and their career goals and are ready to make
the transition to a college campus after high school.
The Jersey Shore faculty is another strong feature of
the NanoTrek program. Jersey Shore high school teachers
have worked with Penn College faculty so that the high
school courses are rigorous and equivalent to the Penn
College courses.
The tuition rate for students who are accepted into the courses
and the program can be found on the
tuition and fees page. This must be paid by check or money
order to Pennsylvania College of Technology when requested by
the Jersey Shore High School. We encourage students to purchase
textbooks for their classes since these books are foundation
textbooks for the college program. It is up to your school
district whether you must buy the required textbooks for your
courses. Some schools buy the books for the students, and some
do not. However, if purchasing the books is an economic
hardship, scholarships are available for students who are on the
free and reduced lunch program at your school. Estimated costs
of texts and the names of the required books can be found on the
textbooks page. You will also need to
purchase a graphing calculator.
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To qualify for entrance into the NanoTrek: Electronics and
Computer Engineering Technology program at Jersey Shore High
School, students must pass the reading and math portions of the
regular Penn College placement tests. These placement tests
will be offered at the Jersey Shore High School or at
Pennsylvania College of Technology. Students who do not pass
these placement tests at the identified levels are not eligible
to enroll in the Penn College courses. All students must pass
the reading placement test to enroll in the program.
After graduating and successfully completing the high
school portion of the NanoTrek program, an eligible
student may enter Pennsylvania College of Technology, a
special mission affiliate of Penn State, with up to 15
credits toward an associate degree,
Electronics and Computer
Engineering Emphasis (EE). Following the
awarding of the associate’s degree, the student can
begin the
Electronics and Computer
Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree
(BEE) as a college junior.
See high school course
outline here.
Upon completing their bachelor's degree at Penn College,
the students will participate in a final, 18-credit,
capstone semester at the Penn State Center for
Nanofabrication Education and Utilization at University
Park earning a competency credential in Nanofabrication
Technology from Penn College.
The Capstone Semester program gives students a chance to
hit the ground running in the high-tech world of the
nanotechnology, semiconductor and semiconductor supplier
industries. An education in nanofabrication
manufacturing technology can open pathways to
well-paying careers in pharmaceuticals and biomedical
applications, micro-electromechanical devices (MEM’s),
opto-electronics, sensors, power electronics and of
course, microelectronics (chips).
Prior to scheduling your high school courses in the spring,
students can talk to their school counselor to receive
information on how to enroll in this exciting program. An
application packet is available from your school district’s
point of contact. Final
determination of course and program eligibility can only be
determined after the student has completed the Penn College
placement tests. Check with your local school district’s point
of contact to see when these tests are scheduled.
Jump start your future--with NanoTrek!
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