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Houston Community College

Houston Community College
3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

Official telephone: (713) 718-2000
Fax number: (713) 718-2111
Website: https://www.hccs.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Student:Faculty ratio: 19:1
Total faculty: 1165 men, 1340 women
Full-time faculty: 408 men, 441 women
Part-time faculty: 757 men, 899 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
honors program, internships, distance learning
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Anthropology, General
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Chemical Technology/Technician
  • Chemistry, General
  • Child Development
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Commercial Photography
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
  • Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Dance, General
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Energy Systems Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Science
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • General Studies
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Histologic Technician
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • Interior Design
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics, General
  • Metallurgical Technology/Technician
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Management
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Petroleum Technology/Technician
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Administration
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Real Estate
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management
  • Welding Technology/Welder
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Certificates

  • Accounting
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Chemical Technology/Technician
  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Development
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrician
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • Interior Design
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
  • Meeting and Event Planning
  • Music Management
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Petroleum Technology/Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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