Hillsborough Community College

This hands-on, skills-based program prepares students for careers in television, radio and the internet. Learn to produce TV newscasts, live sports coverage, entertainment shows commercial and promotional video. Students receive top-notch videographer and field reporter training using professional video cameras, non-linear video editing equipment and professional audio editing software. Gain valuable experience by producing, hosting and broadcasting on the college’s radio station.

Coursework emphasizes real-life training for those who want to be on-camera talent or behind the scenes. During two internships in radio, television, film or with multimedia companies, students get genuine experience and time with industry professionals.... [-]

The Associate of Arts Program in Architecture is designed for students who intend to become licensed Architects. The AA.ARC program’s technical course content matches the State of Florida’s requirements for the first two years of study in Architecture.

After completing the AA.ARC degree students must apply for admission to an upper division College or University. The upper division application process varies; please refer to the program’s academic advising guide for specific courses required at each institution.

Most include an evaluation of overall GPA, GPA in the ARC level courses and a review of the student’s work presented in a portfolio or in an actual pin-up process at the upper division institution. ... [-]

The Behavioral Science Department at the Dale Mabry Campus offers courses in Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, Honors Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage and Family, Introduction to Black Culture, General Psychology, Psychology of Personal Growth, Developmental Psychology of the Life Span, Child Development.

Anthropology Transfer Track

NOTE 1: The list is a guideline. The following courses may be applied toward your degree at the institution where you plan to transfer. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). ... [-]

The AA.BCN degree is focused on the study of Building Construction Management. This is a highly specialized field of study devoted to planning, scheduling and supervision of a wide range of building construction projects. Construction mangers follow the design drawings and specifications and are responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the project. Software for the scheduling of the scope of work is used in addition to CADD software.

A sample course sequence is listed below. All Associate of Arts Programs are designed for students who plan on attending an upper division College or University and to obtain a Bachelors degree.

Transfer requirements vary between Colleges.... [-]

This transfer track is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in computer and information sciences and work in business or related fields. Careers include finance analysts, actuaries, statisticians, economists, and positions in designing, testing and implementing computer programs in various segments of business and industry, management, operations and business planning. NOTE 1: The list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website(http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. NOTE 3: Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for transfer to the university are marked with an asterisk (*). NOTE 4: The associate in arts degree may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours. Students are advised to complete the below planned program in order to transfer into a similar program at senior institutions. YEAR I First Semester... [-]

This transfer track is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in computer and information engineering sciences. Careers are of a technical nature, including planning and developing new computer systems, computer programming, software development, systems analyst and technical writing. NOTE 1: The list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. NOTE 3: Prerequisites are required for the course(s) marked below with an asterisk (*). See your advisor to register for the appropriate prerequisites. NOTE 4: Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for successful transfer to the university, are marked with an asterisk (**). NOTE 5: The associate in arts degree may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours. Students are advised to complete the below-planned track in order to transfer into a similar program at senior institutions. YEAR I First Semester... [-]

The Dale Mabry Campus offers courses in Introduction to Education, Teaching Diverse Populations, and Introduction to Educational Technology. Student's seeking to obtain an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Education/Teacher Preparation should select electives based on common program prerequisites for the intended upper division major. This transfer track is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in education. Consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website at http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx Students planning to become classroom teachers must have a standard high school diploma or a GED. NOTE 1: The list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. NOTE 3: Students must select at least one course in biological science and one course in physical science. At least one science must be a CORE option. NOTE 4: Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for successful transfer to the university are marked with an asterisk (*). NOTE 5: The associate in arts degree may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours. Students are advised to complete the below-planned program in order to transfer into a similar program at senior institutions. YEAR I First Semester... [-]

This transfer track is designed to assist students who plan to transfer to a Florida public university as a junior to complete a four-year bachelors’ degree with a major or minor in Foreign Language. The Foreign Language transfer track builds competencies in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Students begin at the elementary language level and continue to the intermediate level. This is normally a 4-semester sequence. Proficiency at the intermediate level is required to enter a bachelors’ degree program with a major or minor in a Foreign Language. In addition to the required language core courses, students will have the opportunity to choose elective interdisciplinary courses that further develop their cultural, social and historical knowledge. This broad interdisciplinary approach can lead to a variety of career paths, such as government and international affairs, business, journalism, service professions, education, criminal justice, social sciences and public health. Students who plan to transfer to a limited access program are responsible for completing the specific requirements of the institution to which they will transfer since completion of this transfer track does not guarantee admission to an upper-division limited access program. Students in this transfer track must complete all required college preparatory courses, prerequisites for the listed course requirements. Courses meeting the preceding requirements may be in addition to the 60 credit hours listed. NOTE 1: This list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the... [-]

As a predominately visual and image-conscious culture, the ability to effectively read the visual language of imagery has become a crucial social skill. To paraphrase Walter Benjamin, "Those who cannot interpret imagery will be the illiterate of the future".

With this in mind, the Visual Art Department at Hillsborough Community College is committed to cultivating an educated student body that recognizes and understands the power that images wield, in both historical and contemporary contexts, while also being able to command the foundations of that visual lexicon to their own ends and means.

The AA in Graphic Design is a pre-major for students who wish to pursue a four-year college/university degree in graphic design or commercial arts. Careers include creating graphics for posters, magazines, graphic novels, web pages, newspapers, and other media formats.... [-]

The Humanities Department at the Dale Mabry Campus offers courses in Art Appreciation, Drawing I, Introduction to Film, Humanities: Prehistoric to Renaissance, Humanities: Renaissance to Present, Honors Humanities, African Humanities, Introduction to Music, Introduction to Philosophy, Honors Introduction to Philosophy, Elementary Logic, Ethics, Introduction to Religion, and Introduction to Theater Arts.

NOTE 1: This list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx).

NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. ... [-]

The Social Sciences Department at the Dale Mabry Campus offers courses in Early American History; Honors Early American History; Modern American History; Honors Modern American History; U.S. Military History; Florida History; Western World/Origins of Early Modern Europe; Honors Western World; Western World: Modern Europe; Honors Western World: Modern Europe.

History Transfer Track

This transfer track is for students who want to pursue a four-year college/university degree in such fields as history, humanities, education, pre-law, political science, museum studies, journalism, library science, archeology/classics or international studies programs. This transfer track is broadly designed to allow students to cater the major to their interests. However, students are encouraged to meet with a full-time history faculty member to discuss their program interests in their first semester at HCC. NOTE 1: This list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. NOTE 3: Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for successful transfer to the university are marked with an asterisk (*). NOTE 4: Students must select at least one course in biological science and one course in physical science. At least one science must be a CORE option. NOTE 5: The associate in arts degree may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours. Students are advised to complete the below-planned program in order to transfer into a similar program at senior... [-]

The Dale Mabry Speech Department offers one-hour courses in Speech Improvement and three-hour courses in Public Speaking, Honors Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Mass Communication, and Writing for Mass Communication. This transfer track is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in mass communications, journalism, advertising, public relations, education, and telecommunications. Careers include writing for various media, broadcasting, corporate communications, spokesperson for governmental agencies, various jobs such as copywriting within the advertising and public relations fields, video and audio-visual production and sales and political lobbyist. NOTE 1: The list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. NOTE 3: Students must select at least one course in biological science and one course in physical science. At least one science must be a CORE option. NOTE 4: Elective courses for transfer cannot include ENC or LIT prefix courses and must be beyond the 36 hours of general education requirements. NOTE 5: The associate in arts degree may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours. Students are advised to complete the below-planned program in order to transfer into a similar program at senior institutions. YEAR I First Semester... [-]

Ybor City Campus Theatre Department

Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus theatre department offers a competitive program for students wanting to pursue a career in theatre. HCC Ybor City provides training in acting and stage design, with an emphasis on acting in order to prepare students to transfer to a four-year theatre program. The program is also designed to provide students the working knowledge of auditioning in the community and preparing for a career in theatre, film, and television acting.

Auditions

Performance auditions take place in early fall for the Fall student production and late fall for the Spring student production. For more information, contact Suzy Devore at sdevore@hccfl.edu or 813-253-7682 - YPAB 209... [-]

As a predominately visual and image-conscious culture, the ability to effectively read the visual language of imagery has become a crucial social skill. To paraphrase Walter Benjamin, "Those who cannot interpret imagery will be the illiterate of the future".

With this in mind, the Visual Art Department at Hillsborough Community College is committed to cultivating an educated student body that recognizes and understands the power that images wield, in both historical and contemporary contexts, while also being able to command the foundations of that visual lexicon to their own ends and means.

The AA in Art is a pre-major for students who want to pursue a four-year college/university degree in such fields as Fine Arts, Art Education and Art History. The track offeres foundation courses in studio skills and studio methods. Major studies include, design, digital media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.... [-]

Welcome to the HCC Dance Program.

We are committed to integrating artistry and scholarship in dance. Faculty and students form a community, which forge connections between performance, creativity, intellectual curiosity and advocacy. Dance courses are designed to explore the many possibilities of the moving body using space, time and energy. The program is designed to meet the needs of the individual student. We offer dance classes for dance majors and non-majors. We offer four levels of ballet and modern dance, composition, music for dance, special topics courses, dance improvisation, dance conditioning, dance ensemble and Introduction to Dance.

Courses

DAA-1100 Modern Dance for Non-Majors 1 Credit Modern Dance Basics is a studio course designed to introduce students with no training to the basic concepts of modern dance. The emphasis in this class will be placed upon attaining correct body alignment, learning the positions of the arms and feet, and the use of time, space, weight and energy. Students will learn basic dance vocabulary while developing flexibility, strength and musicality. This is a studio course and may be repeated 2 times for credit.... [-]

This transfer track is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in business, specializing in such fields as accounting, economics, finance, insurance, marketing, and management. Careers include various management positions in nearly every business and industry, such as sales, accountant, labor negotiator and business owner. NOTE 1: The list is a guideline. Consult an advisor or counselor for general education and recommended courses/electives for this transfer track, or consult the appropriate advising guide on the HCC website (http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advising-guides.aspx). NOTE 2: †IDS 2891, Connections is required for graduation. NOTE 3: Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for transfer to the university are marked with an asterisk (*). NOTE 4: The associate in arts degree may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours. Students are advised to complete the below-planned program to transfer into a similar program at senior institutions. YEAR I First Semester... [-]

The AS.ADCT degree is not specific to any one area of employment within the building design and construction industry. The programs technical course content meets the State of Florida’s criteria for becoming a licensed contractor at any one of three different levels.

Work experience at the license level sought is also required before a student can sit for the State Contractors licensing examination. Graduates have also been employed as CAD technicians in architectural and engineering firms, as material testing technicians, as team members in land surveying companies, or as inspectors for local, County and State government.

AS.ADCT Technical Course Content and Sequence

The recommended sequence of courses is listed below. The scheduling of classes allows a new student to enroll in either the Fall or Spring term and to complete their AS level degree within two years.... [-]

The associate in science degree in Business Administration and Management prepares students to assume management or supervisory positions in business, industry, and government. It provides basic skills in a broad range of business functions including accounting, computer usage, management, and marketing.

NOTE: Beginning Fall Term 2000, all graduates of this program shall articulate into a business administration baccalaureate degree in the designated university program under the provision of Rule 6A-10.024, Articulation Between Universities, Community Colleges, and School Districts.

General Education Requirements ENC 1101* English Composition I .......... 3 cr. MAC 1105*... [-]

Business skills can open many doors, with vast career possibilities from investments and banking to marketing and public relations. HCC’s business programs teach the fundamentals of running an effective business, positioning you for a successful future.

General Education Requirements ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology ..... 3 cr. ENC 1101 English Composition I ................ 3 cr. MGF 1106 Topics in Mathematics ................ 3 cr. Select 6 credit hours from the following: ENL 2012 British Literature to 1800 ............ 3 cr. ENL 2022 British Literature: 1800 to Present ..... 3 cr. HUM 2210 World Humanities: Prehistoric to Early Modern Era .... 3 cr. HUM ... [-]

This program will prepare students for employment in an entry-level position as a computer technician. The coursework focuses on the diagnosis and repair of hardware and software in micro, mini, and mainframe computers. With minimal additional specialized training, students may become a field or in-house shop technician.

General Education Requirements ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr. ENC 1102 English Composition II - 3 cr. MAC 1105 College Algebra - 3 cr. SPC 1608 Public Speaking - 3 cr. PHY 1053 General Physics I - 3 cr. PHY 1053L General Physics I Laboratory - 1 cr. PHI 1600 Ethics - 3 cr. Social Science General Education - 3 cr. Program Required Courses CET 1112C* Basic Digital Systems - 3 cr. CET 1123C Introduction to Microprocessors - 3 cr. CET 2113C Digital Systems Analysis - 3 cr. CET 2152C Advanced Microprocessors - 3 cr. CET 2335C Microcomputer Systems - 3 cr. CET 2939 Computer Engineering Technology Capstone - 3 cr. TAR 2053 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting - 3 cr. EET 1036C* Basic AC and DC - 3 cr. EET 1037C Circuit Analysis - 3 cr. EET 1083C* Electronics Orientation - 3 cr. EET 1141C Solid State Devices - 3 cr. EET 1142C Solid-State Circuits - 3 cr. EET 2155C Linear Integrated Circuits - 3 cr. MAC 1114 Trigonometry - 3 cr. ... [-]

This program prepares students for jobs in the field of PC support specialist, help desk specialist, microcomputer specialist, software specialist, and information systems, specialist. Students who can demonstrate proficiency in CGS 1500, OST 1831, and OST 1832 can substitute an approved three-credit hour selected elective course.

Program Required Courses

YEAR I First Semester

CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers - 3 cr. ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr. Natural Science or Social Science General Education - 3 cr. Mathematics General Education - 3 cr.

Second Semester

CET 1172C Computer Upgrading and Repair - 3 cr. CET 1174C Advanced Computer Repair - 3 cr. CGS 1555 Introduction to the Internet - 3 cr. CGS 1577 Presentations Systems - 3 cr. ENC 1102 English Composition II or Social Science General Education - 3 cr. ... [-]

This program prepares students for jobs in the field of computer programmer aide, junior programmer, senior programmer, data manager, programmer analyst, and mid-range computer specialist.

General Education Requirements ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr. ENC 1102 English Composition II or Social Science General Education - 3 cr. Mathematics General Education (transfer) - 3 cr. Humanities General Education - 3 cr. Social Science General Education - 3 cr. Program Required Courses CGS 1000* Introduction to Computers and Technology - 3 cr. CGS 1761 Computer Operation Systems - 3 cr. CGS 2301 Management Info. Systems - 3 cr. CGS 2541 Database Design ... [-]

The Database Technology program provides students with a general approach to database design, programming and administration.

General Education Requirements ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr. ENC 1102 English Composition II - 3 cr. Mathematics General Education (transfer) - 3 cr. Humanities General Education - 3 cr. Social Science General Education - 3 cr. Program Required Courses CGS 1000* Introduction to Computers and Technology - 3 cr. CGS 1103 Project Management - 3 cr. CGS 2301 Management Information Systems - 3 cr. CGS 2541 Database Design - 3 cr. CIS 2321 Systems Analysis - 3 cr. CNT 1401 Introduction to Network Security ... [-]

This program prepares students for jobs such as desktop publisher, production designer, electronic publisher, illustrator, multimedia specialist, multimedia presentation developer, interface designer, computer graphic designer, and project manager.

General Education Requirements

NOTE: The following general education requirements apply to Game Design, and Development and Multimedia Developer.

ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr. ENC 1102 English Composition II or Social Science General Education - 3 cr. Mathematics General Education (transfer) - 3 cr. Humanities General Education - 3 cr. Social Science General Education - 3 cr.

NOTE: Select either the Game Design and Development program required courses or the Multimedia Developer program required courses to complete the Digital Media/Multimedia Technology degree. Game Design and Development Program Required Courses... [-]

The Hospitality and Tourism Management program prepares students for employment in management positions in the hospitality industry and/or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. The hospitality industry includes the hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, resort, club, marina, and other lodging organizations. The program content includes knowledge and skill training in customer service, management and supervisory development, management theory, hospitality attitude, guest experience, decision making, organization, communications, human relations, leadership training, personnel training, security, sanitation, food and beverage management, sales, hotel accounting, housekeeping, energy management, maintenance and engineering, marketing, property, resort, and convention management, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and asset management. Graduates in this program can enter into positions such as Catering & Sales Representative, Guest Services Representative, Food & Beverage Specialist, Guest Services Specialist, Hospitality Supervisor, Catering & Sales Supervisor, Food & Beverage Supervisor, Guest Services Supervisor, Assistant Hospitality Manager, Hospitality Manager, and Motel/Hotel Manager.... [-]

The purpose of this program is to prepare the student for initial employment in high technology industry. Some occupational job titles that an AS graduate may find upon graduation are:

Engineering Technologist Industrial Engineering Technician Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Engineering Aid Production Technician Computer Aided Design (CAD) operator Quality Assurance Technician Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operators Equipment/Automation Maintenance Hydraulic/Fluid Power Tech Electrical Engineering Technology Technician Mechanical Engineering Technology Technician Aerospace Technology Technician Transferability

The Associate in Science Degree is transferable to many four-year degree granting institutions such as the University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, Daytona State College, and St. Petersburg College. Note: The AS program provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in many industrial occupations.... [-]

Train to be a web designer, webmaster, e-commerce developer or intranet architect.

AS – Option 1 - Web Designer This program prepares students for internet-related jobs such as web designer, site designer, and internet architect.

AS – Option 2 - Web Developer This program prepares students for internet-related jobs such as webmaster, web developer, site developer, and internet programmer.

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Prepare for positions like cabling specialist, network control operator, data communications analyst, network technician or systems administrator.

Digital Forensics Option

Become proficient in basic and advanced security concepts, computer forensics investigations, and other skills related to this field. Program Required Courses YEAR I First Semester

Social Science General Education - 3 cr. CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology - 3 cr. *CTS 1106 Introduction to Unix - 3 cr. *CTS 1305 Introduction to Networking - 3 cr. ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.

Second Semester

Humanities General Education - 3 cr. CET 1172C Computer Upgrading and Repair - 3 cr. CNT 1401 Introduction to Network Security - 3 cr. CTS 1303 MS Configuring Active Directory - 3 cr. ENC 1102 English Composition II or Social Science General Education - 3 cr. ... [-]

This program will prepare students for a position as an accountant or as an accounting paraprofessional in advanced professional accounting occupations requiring analysis, evaluation, theory, and design. The coursework focuses on basic accounting functions as well as skills common to several fields of business, including finance, business law, and general business topics.

General Education Requirements ENC 1101 English Composition I ............ 3 cr. MGF 1119 Introductory Mathematics w/Applications (non-transfer) or Mathematics General Education (transfer) ............................... 3 cr. PSY 2012 General Psychology ............... 3 cr. SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology ........ 3 cr. Humanities General Education ................. 3 cr. Program Required Courses ACG 2021* Financial Accounting .............. 3 cr. ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting .............. 3 cr. ACG 2100 Intermediate Accounting I ........... 3 cr. ACG 2110 Intermediate Accounting II ........... 3 cr. ACG 2340 Cost Accounting I ........................ 3 cr. ACG 2350 Cost Accounting II ........................ 3 cr. ACG 2450 Microcomputers in Accounting ....... 3 cr. CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology ........ 3 cr. CGS 2301 Management Information Systems ....... 3 cr. COP 1000 Programming Logic ........................... 3 cr. ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics ............. 3 cr. FIN 2001 Principles of Finance .............................. 3 cr. MAN 1021 Principles of Management ..................... 3 cr. OST 1335 Business Communications ................... 3 cr. SPC 1006 Speech Improvement ........................... 1 cr. TAX 2000 Federal Tax Accounting I ........................ 3 cr. TAX 2010 Federal Tax Accounting II ....................... 3 cr. ... [-]

Making a Difference in People's Lives

HCC offers the A.S.degree in Counseling & Human Services at its Dale Mabry Campus.

The program in Counseling & Human Services prepares students to work in the fields of counseling and human services, social work and rehabilitation. Graduates are employed in a wide variety of community agencies that serve clients of all ages.

Graduates of the program meet the academic requirements to become Certified Human Service Professionals.

Graduates find employment in mental health clinics, halfway houses, drug treatment centers, criminal justice programs, domestic violence agencies, children’s facilities, elder care programs, and in other types of agencies.... [-]

Providing excellence in Sign Language Interpretation education since 1986

'A Door To Your Future'

Beginning in 1986 HCC took a leadership role in improving local and state interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by developing an Associate in Science two (2) year degree Sign Language Interpretation Program.

Professional interpreters provide a link between deaf and hearing individuals in a variety of situations, including but not limited to: educational, religious, medical and mental health settings.

The Sign Language Interpretation Program at HCC is designed to provide students with sign language skills, an understanding of deaf culture, knowledge of the interpreter’s role and skill development to prepare students for the profession of sign language interpreting.... [-]