Adult Learners
Boost Your Prospects
Now is the perfect time to get started on your future – whether you are returning to college to finish your degree, starting for the first time, or looking to earn credentials to take your current career to the next level.
Get a high return on your educational investment with degree programs and courses that will prepare you for a career that is considered essential no matter what. Find training that will help you stand out or explore apprenticeships that offer valuable, real-world experiences while you earn a certificate in your chosen field.
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Credit Courses
HCC is a strong return on your educational investment. An average associate degree graduate in Howard County enjoys an attractive 9.4% rate of return on their HCC investment vs. someone with only a high school diploma or GED.
Use the following links to find the college experience that is right for you!
- Degrees & Programs — Find the degree or certification program that is right for you.
- Course Search — Browse credit classes offered this semester.
- Online Classes — Learn about the various options for online learning at HCC.
- Prior Learning — Learn more about credit for prior learning. Your experience counts!
- Honors — Benefit from opportunities for research, community engagement, and leadership development.
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Training & Development
Whether you're looking for professional development, career credentials, updated job skills, or want to explore a new hobby, HCC has courses and programs to help you get there.
- All Courses — Explore all available noncredit courses at HCC, from cybersecurity to health care, we have something for you.
- Apprenticeships — Earn while you learn in one of our exciting apprenticeship programs.
- Basic Skills for Adults — Rise up to earn your GED refresh your basic math, reading, or writing skills.
- Achieve high quality workforce training by collaborating with Training & Development Solutions.
- English Language Center — Sharpen your English skills at HCC's English Language Center.
- Personal Enrichment — Develop a new skill in a wide variety of topics, from Arts and Crafts to Home and Gardening.
- Seniors 60+ — Read more about our resources for senior students at HCC.
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Support Services
At HCC, you never go it alone. Here are some of our broad range of services available to help you complete your learning goals.
- Career Links — A service helping single parents and displaced homemakers achieve their educational goals.
- Career Services — Comprehensive services for planning and succeeding in your career.
- Child Care — High-quality, nurturing care for your infant, toddler or preschooler.
- Counseling Services — Personal and group counseling resources for HCC students.
- Learning Communities — Programs designed to enrich your academic experience as part of a supportive learning community.
- Tutoring — Academic support services to all credit students enrolled at HCC through the Learning Assistance Center (LAC).
- Veteran, Military Assistance —Support for service members and veterans.
- Wellness Center — Designed to empower students to make informed decisions about their health and support their well-being.