Adult Learners at HCCHoward Community College recognizes the varied interests and needs of adult learners. The college is committed to scheduling, services, and programming that facilitate the ability of adult learners to achieve their academic, career and personal goals in a convenient and timely way.
What's New?
Flexible Scheduling
The college offers courses in a variety of formats, including:
- Online, conducted over the internet and typically do not have regular meetings; Teleweb courses are online courses that also incorporate videos as part of the instruction
- CampusWeb, a hybrid format that combines online instruction and classroom meetings
- Telecourses, which use print materials along with video and/or audio lessons and periodic on-campus meetings
- Fast Track, fast-paced courses offered on-campus
- Open Entry, self-paced office technology classes
More information about these formats is available through Distance and Alternative Learning. Academic divisions also offer on-campus classes with the adult learner in mind, including special sections of certain courses, seven-week scheduling, and the Weekend College.
Student Services
HCC's adult learners enjoy a broad range of services designed with the adult learner in mind.
Campus Life
HCC recognizes that adult learners want to engage in campus life, and offers:
