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Howard Community College was founded in 1966 by the Board of Education in Howard County. The first classes were held in October of 1970, when around 600 students were enrolled here. The college is also referred to as HCC. The college encompasses around 120 acres in Columbia, Maryland. Presently, the college offers more than 100 academic programs and is organized into the following departments:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Computer Systems
- English and World Languages
- Health Sciences
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Social Sciences/ Teacher Education
The student organizations and clubs of HCC include the Agape Campus Christian Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Club, German Silent Film, HCC Moviemaker's Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Engineering Club, Water Polo Club, Muslim Student Association, the Hellenic Student Association and the Jewish Student Union.
HCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Its athletic teams include men’s and women’s track and cross country, women's soccer, volleyball and basketball, and men's lacrosse and basketball.
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Campus Location10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044-3197
USA
Main Tel: (410) 772-4800
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- 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 | 635 | 20 | | 1-2 year certificate | 49 | 26 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 7,523 in 2007-2008 (4,682 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 | $ 6,483 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,833 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Howard 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 148 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (78 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (10 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (5 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded) - Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (332 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (22 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (166 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) - Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
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