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 Central Mountain 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 Central Mountain faculty are another strong feature
of the NanoTrek program. Central Mountain 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 Central Mountain
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 Central Mountain 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 Central Mountain 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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