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Harford Community College was founded in 1957 in Bel Air, Maryland. Expansions took place in the mid-1990s, and HCC's campus now sits on 332 acres of land and includes over 15 buildings. More than 8,000 students enroll in HCC every year. HCC offers several associate degrees in more than 60 programs of study along with certificate programs. The academic divisions of the college are:
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Business, Computing and Applied Technology
- Continuing Education & Training
- Educational and Transitional Studies
- eLearning & Instructional Resources
- Human Development, Health & Physical Education
- Humanistic Studies
- Library & Informational Resources
- Nursing and Allied Health Professions
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Visual, Performing and Applied Arts
The student clubs and organizations at HCC include the Actors Guild, Black Student Association, Earth Arts and Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society, among others.
The sports teams of Harford Community College are known as the Fighting Owls. There are over 10 athletics teams that participate in basketball, baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, softball and volleyball.
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Campus Location401 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-1698
USA
Main Tel: (410) 836-4000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, liberal arts, education and teaching, and law.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 590 | 26 | | < 1 year certificate | 14 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 9 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 5,841 in 2007-2008 (3,205 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,881 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,729 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Harford Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 38 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 23 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 39 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (110 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN (21 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (39 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Physics Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (9 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
LAW (18 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (266 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
MEDIA (9 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded) - Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (106 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded) SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (7 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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