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Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Communication, General

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Computer Science

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Elementary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Chemistry Teacher Education

Physics Teacher Education

Spanish Language Teacher Education

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Engineering, General

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Computer Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

English Language and Literature, General

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Horticultural Science

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Actuarial Science

Dietetics/Dietitian

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

Pre-Pharmacy Studies

Public Health, General

Public Health Education and Promotion

Environmental Science

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General

Physical Sciences, General

Human Services, General

Social Sciences, General

Dance, General

Game and Interactive Media Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Art/Art Studies, General

Music, General

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Physical Therapy Assistant

Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Fire Services Administration

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

General Studies

Mathematics, General

We are the community college for Howard County. HCC is the primary hub for higher learning in one of the most vibrant, best-educated counties in Maryland. We are proud to serve our community and to provide pathways to success for everyone whose life goals can be realized through education. We offer outstanding two-year degree and certificate programs built around careers that are in demand. Offering affordable options for degrees and certificates, HCC is a smart choice, with courses that will transfer to any one of a long list of four-year institutions and education that will prepare you for the workforce. Students of all ages and educational levels also can prepare for a new career, sharpen job skills or explore personal interests through the many programs in our noncredit, Continuing Education and Workforce Development division. HCC makes higher education accessible with multiple locations, flexible scheduling and online, hybrid and accelerated learning formats. Our campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, a vibrant cultural and arts scene, and an incredibly dedicated faculty and staff that make it all possible. As we like to say, no matter where you're going in life, you can get there from HCC. We look forward to helping you on your journey.

Howard Community College

Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities

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