|
Harrisburg Area Community College, also known as HACC, is a community college located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. It was established in 1964. HACC was the first community college in Pennsylvania. It now has more than three campuses throughout south-central Pennsylvania. The main campus is spread across an area of 212 acres.
HACC’s athletic department offers several sports teams. They compete in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference. The teams participate in volleyball, basketball, and soccer. The official mascot is known as the Hawks. There are also several student-run clubs and organizations on campus including the International Awareness Club, Live Action Role Players of HACC, Japanese Animation Culture Club, and the Computers and Networking Technology Club.
|
|
Campus LocationOne HACC Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
USA
Main Tel: (717) 780-2300
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg HighlightsWhere Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, law, art studies, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
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
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
|---|
| Associate | 1,518 | 84 | | 1-2 year certificate | 190 | 38 | | < 1 year certificate | 94 | 29 |
Harrisburg Area Community College StudentsThe student enrollment at Harrisburg Area Community College was 9,774 in 2007 (5,847 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,640 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,560 |
Financial Aid: Harrisburg Area Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
|---|
| With tenure | | 130 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 74 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
|
|
Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (0 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES (50 awarded) - Art/Art Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (387 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Actuarial Science
- Auctioneering
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (57 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (32 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (21 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (20 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
- Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (8 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (148 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering-Related Technologies
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (66 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Services
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (4 awarded) - Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
HOSPITALITY (13 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW (60 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (193 awarded) - General Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (65 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (6 awarded) - Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Services Administration
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (179 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (13 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (216 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded) - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (21 awarded) PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Precision Metal Working
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) SCIENCE (26 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (104 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Securities Services Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Harrisburg Area Community College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
Featured Online School Profiles
AIU Online
Career-focused online degrees for business, criminal justice, education, healthcare, technology, and visual communications.
University of Phoenix Online
Over 20 years of online degrees in business, management, criminal justice, technology, healthcare, and education.
Walden University Online
Undergraduate and graduate degrees for business, technology, education, nursing, criminal justice, counseling, and social work.
|
