AUG. 12, 2011
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT ANSON C. SMITH AT 203-332-5229
HCC OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS THAT CAN LEAD TO PROMISING CAREERS
"The College of Possibilities"
BRIDGEPORT – If you’re thinking of
a college career, think Housatonic.
Offering than 60 degree and certificate programs, Housatonic is the
college of possibilities. These programs can prepare you for a career
after graduation – or a transfer to a four-year college or university.
Tuition for a full-time student next semester is an affordable $1,548. Compared
to tuition at four-year colleges, this represents a considerable
savings.
Degree and certificate
programs include:
- Business Administration. As companies
are challenged in an increasingly global marketplace, those that
have a highly trained workforce conversant with the latest technology
and business practices will gain the competitive edge. HCC’s
business programs, including those in business office technology
that are listed below, can give students the education and training
in these areas. The Business Administration program provides the
student with the basic general business knowledge necessary to start
a business career. Options are available in Customer Service/Marketing,
Finance, Global Business, Management, Human Resource Management,
and Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Option. Certificates
are available in Customer Service/Marketing and Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship.
- Business
Office Technology. HCC’s
two-year Executive Assistant degree program, which is more managerial
than secretarial, can lead to jobs paying $30,000-$40,000 per year.
Other HCC business office technology options include the Word/Information
Processing Specialist associate degree program, the Word/Information
Processor certificate program, and the Administrative Support Assistant
program.
- Computer Information Systems. A good
computer information systems program should offer you a blend of
the practical and the academic. It should include technical courses
that prepare you for jobs in the field, as well as academic courses
that can serve as a foundation for a four-year degree. HCC offers
such a program. While earning an associate degree, you can also earn
a certificate in related specialties, which can help you obtain temporary
or part-time jobs while you continue your education. Related certificates
include PC Applications, Personal Computer Repair Technology and
Web Design Technology.
- Accounting. This program provides students
with basic accounting knowledge necessary for an entry-level position
in that area. An Accounting for Small Business Management program
is also available, as is a certificate in Accounting for Small Business.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant. Housatonic
Community College offers the only OTA program in southern Connecticut.
The aging of the population, fed by the first wave of Baby Boomers
approaching retirement, ensures that the need for OTAs will increase
over the years. OTAs can make $48,000 per year right out of college.
- Human Services. These are called the
helping professions. They are for people who enjoy helping others
through the fields of counseling rehabilitation, mental health and
social work. The federal Department of Health and Human Services
is the country’s largest employer of health
services professionals and the largest portion of the state’s
budget goes to health and human services. For this reason, human
services professionals are in demand. Many human services majors
are like star basketball players: They get hired even before they
graduate. HCC offers certificate programs in Children and Youth Mental
Health, Disabilities Specialist, and two Behavioral Health Care tracks.
- Theater Arts. A good theater arts program
should prepare you for the next step in your theatrical career, whether
it’s
onstage or backstage. For aspiring actors, it should offer training in physical
and vocal expression, script analysis, and understanding how to create your
character within the director's vision. For those who prefer working behind
the scenes, it should offer courses in areas such as directing and stagecraft.
HCC’s program fills this bill.
- Technology Studies: Industrial Technology Option. Connecticut manufacturers are having difficulty finding people to fill critical positions, particularly tool and die makers, CNC programmers, engineers, CAD/CAM workers, and plant managers. The demand for these types of people is expected to continue. HCC’s Industrial Technology program was created to help meet this need.
Other degree programs include: Aviation Maintenance; Banking; College
of Technology Pathway Program: Engineering Science, Technology Studies,
and Technology Studies: Electrical Option; Criminal Justice; Early
Childhood Education; Early Childhood Education: Special Education;
Fine Arts: Art Option; General Studies; Graphic Design; Graphic Design:
Multi Media Option; Liberal Arts & Sciences: Computer Science;
Honors Program; Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities/Behavioral & Social
Sciences, Journalism/Communications, Mathematics/Science, Pre-Engineering
Science and Pre-Environmental Science; Nursing; Pathways to Teaching
Careers; and Physical Therapist Assistant.
Certificate programs include Criminal Justice: Corrections, Criminal
Investigation, and Police Management and Administration; Early Childhood
Education; Early Childhood Education: Child Development Associate
Credential (CDA) and Infant/Toddler certificate; English as a Second
Language; Advanced English Proficiency; Graphic Design, Web Design
Graphics Foundation; Health Career Pathways, and Math/Science: Electrical.
For more information, contact Admissions at 203-332-5100 or visit
our website at www.hcc.commnet.edu <http://www.hcc.commnet.edu> .
Classes start Saturday, August 27
Registration for the Fall semester is going on now. Prospective students
may register at www.hcc.commnet.edu <http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/> .
through Aug. 31; in person (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) when the
college is open through Aug. 22; and by fax, mail, or dropping off
a registration form and payment information in the drop box in Lafayette
Hall through Aug.19. They may also attend formal late registration
sessions, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday,
Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Thursday, Aug. 25, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
A special registration session for senior citizens and high school
partnership students will be held Friday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Admissions at 203-332-5100 or the Registrar’s
Office at 203-332-5088.
Housatonic Community College provides an affordable and accessible
education through two-year degrees, transfer preparation, and certificate
programs, as well as a wide variety of continuing education and personal/professional
enrichment seminars and workshops. In addition, HCC offers employee
and occupational training for businesses, municipalities, government
agencies, and professional associations to help develop the educated
and skilled workforce required to meet regional business and industry
needs. HCC is nationally recognized as an “Achieving the
Dream” institution. To learn more, visit the college’s
website at: www.hcc.commnet.edu <http://www.hcc.commnet.edu> .
HCC is located at 900 Lafayette Blvd. in downtown Bridgeport, less
than 150 yards off I-95 (Exit 27) and Rte. 8 (Exit 1), a block from
the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard. Free parking is available
in the Housatonic garage.
Anson C. Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: 203-332-5229, Fax: 203-332-5247
E-mail: asmith@hcc.commnet.edu