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Howard Community College

Columbia, MD 2-Year Public
Acceptance Rate96%

Columbia Community College Academics

There is no accelarated degree program at Howard Community College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Howard Community College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Howard Community College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Howard Community College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Howard Community College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Howard Community College?

Howard Community College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Howard Community College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Howard Community College

When choosing a major, Howard Community College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Howard Community College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Howard Community College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Howard Community College


Does Howard Community College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Howard Community College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Howard Community College Have An Online Program?

✅ Howard Community College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Howard Community College Give AP Credit?

✅ Howard Community College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Howard Community College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Howard Community College true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Howard Community College.

Does Howard Community College Require Internships?

❌ Howard Community College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Howard Community College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.


Additional Information About Howard Community College


Howard Community College Library

The main library on campus is the Howard Community College Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Howard Community College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Howard Community College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Howard Community College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Columbia Community College does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

8,177

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

96%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,800

Out-of-State

$11,230

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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