HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

Managing an office environment requires a wide range of professional skills. If you have strong time-management and organizational skills, our Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Office Management can be your key to pursuing a rewarding career.

Do you have a bachelor’s degree, but you want to explore the legal field? Do you enjoy researching different legal topics? HACC’s Paralegal Studies curriculum awards a post-baccalaureate certificate that is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

If you’re interested in legal concepts and enjoy researching different legal topics, a career as a paralegal may be a good fit for you. HACC’s Paralegal Studies Program prepares you for entry-level employment in the legal field or helps you earn the credits needed to transfer to a four-year school. After completing our program, you’ll receive your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in paralegal studies, and the American Bar Association (ABA) approves this program.

Are you an emergency medical technician (EMT) looking to increase your skills for your job?
Academically YOURS, HACC can help you gain more skills to advance in your career.

Do you have good critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills? Do you have an interest in helping people and want to receive emergency medical training?
Academically YOURS, HACC’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program will give you the knowledge and skills to provide basic pre-hospital emergency care for sick and injured patients.

Are you interested in becoming a vital member of the public safety community? Do you work well under pressure? Do you enjoy helping others in emergency situations? If so, the HACC’s Paramedic Program may be the path for you to help you reach your goals. Paramedics are front line public safety professions and a vital component of the healthcare system.

You have the opportunity to select between two transfer options: Law Enforcement and General.

As you complete our program, you will learn how to:

Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics including ethical and legal entrance requirements to the criminal justice
Translate observations into writing
Use technology as a form, or method, to conduct research
Describe components of the criminal justice system including corrections, courts, law enforcement and the private sector
Examine diversity issues as they impact criminal justice
Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of organizational behavior
Manage and build teams
Analyze problems and develop solutions
Before you enroll in our Criminal Justice program, you may need to complete Act 33 Child Abuse and/or Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal background checks.

You have the opportunity to select between two transfer options: Law Enforcement and General.

As you complete our program, you will learn how to:

Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics including ethical and legal entrance requirements to the criminal justice
Translate observations into writing
Use technology as a form, or method, to conduct research
Describe components of the criminal justice system including corrections, courts, law enforcement and the private sector
Examine diversity issues as they impact criminal justice
Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of organizational behavior
Manage and build teams
Analyze problems and develop solutions
Before you enroll in our Criminal Justice program, you may need to complete Act 33 Child Abuse and/or Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal background checks.

You have the opportunity to select between two transfer options: Law Enforcement and General.

As you complete our program, you will learn how to:

Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics including ethical and legal entrance requirements to the criminal justice
Translate observations into writing
Use technology as a form, or method, to conduct research
Describe components of the criminal justice system including corrections, courts, law enforcement and the private sector
Examine diversity issues as they impact criminal justice
Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of organizational behavior
Manage and build teams
Analyze problems and develop solutions
Before you enroll in our Criminal Justice program, you may need to complete Act 33 Child Abuse and/or Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal background checks.

Successfully YOURS, the Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center at HACC’s Harrisburg Campus is a certified police-training center under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). In the training center, you willbe prepared to:

Enforce criminal and traffic laws
Develop proficiency in investigative techniques, verbal and writing skills
Develop proficiency in use of firearms and defense tactics
Meet established standards of physical fitness
Develop proficiency in operation of police patrol vehicles
Develop skills in human relations and community-oriented policing
Develop skills in patrol procedures and operations
Develop skills in crisis management
Receive certification in emergency medical response

Do you envision working with children for your career? Do you enjoy explaining concepts and nurturing young minds? HACC’s Early Care and Education Pprogram can provide the foundation you need for a career in this rewarding field. After completing our program and earning your associate degree, you will be prepared to obtain a job caring for and educating children up to nine years in age in child care centers or after- school programs.

Our certificate prepares you to enter the workforce at the career lattice Level IV as deteremined by the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL). This OCDEL framework encourages you to obtain credentials and degrees, as well as plan your educational pathway. Our curriculum provides you with the opportunity to spend approximately 46-hours of field experience working in a variety of childcare settings. In addition, if you are interested in pursuing an Infant and Toddler credential, this certificate allows you to select specific courses within the "Open Electives" that will aid you in reaching this goal.

Because our curriculum involves both field experiences and classroom observations through placement in one of many childcare centers. You must obtain the following clearance requirements, at your own expense, prior to enrolling into EDUC 111:

FBI clearance
ACT 151: PA Child Abuse History Clearance
ACT 34: Request for Criminal Record Check - PA State Police
Tuberculosis Skin Test (TB test)
Please note that these clearances are to be updated annually. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact our clearance and placement coordinator Jen Myers.

In conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) standards, our curriculum will prepare you to:

Apply the theories of child development in order to promote healthy and challenging learning environments
Observe and assess children’s development and document their learning in order to assist in the delivery of appropriate curriculum and promote positive outcomes for each child
Use content knowledge to recognize meaningful curriculum
Use effective strategies to implement developmentally-appropriate teaching and learning
Assist the lead teacher in supporting and involving families and communities in their child's development and learning
Uphold national standards for professionalism and ethics as well as participate in continuous professional growth

Our curriculum involves both field experiences and classroom observations through placement in one of many childcare centers. You must obtain the following clearance requirements, at your own expense, prior to enrolling into EDUC 111:

FBI Clearance
ACT 151: PA Child Abuse History Clearance
ACT 34: Request for Criminal Record Check - PA State Police
Tuberculosis Skin Test (TB test)
Please note that these clearances are to be updated annually. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact our clearance and placement coordinator Jen Myers.

In conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) standards, our professors will teach you how to:

Use the theories and principles of child development in order to promote healthy and challenging learning environments
Observe and assess children's development and document their learning in order to develop appropriate curriculum and promote positive outcomes for each child
Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
Use effective strategies to implement developmentally-appropriate teaching and learning
Support and involve families and communities in their children's development and learning
Practice the national standards for professionalism and ethics, as well as participate in continuous professional growth
Use legal and ethical standards to locate professional literature in print and/or electronic format in order to make research-based decisions that inform teaching practices
Prepare and maintain an electronic portfolio that documents personal growth, as well as scholastic professional achievement, throughout the course of the teacher preparation program from entry-point class to job search
Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Our certificate prepares you to enter the workforce at the career lattice Level IV as deteremined by the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL). This OCDEL framework encourages you to obtain credentials and degrees, as well as plan your educational pathway. Our curriculum provides you with the opportunity to spend approximately 46-hours of field experience working in a variety of childcare settings. In addition, if you are interested in pursuing an Infant and Toddler credential, this certificate allows you to select specific courses within the "Open Electives" that will aid you in reaching this goal.

Because our curriculum involves both field experiences and classroom observations through placement in one of many childcare centers. You must obtain the following clearance requirements, at your own expense, prior to enrolling into EDUC 111:

FBI clearance
ACT 151: PA Child Abuse History Clearance
ACT 34: Request for Criminal Record Check - PA State Police
Tuberculosis Skin Test (TB test)
Please note that these clearances are to be updated annually. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact our clearance and placement coordinator Jen Myers.

In conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) standards, our curriculum will prepare you to:

Apply the theories of child development in order to promote healthy and challenging learning environments
Observe and assess children’s development and document their learning in order to assist in the delivery of appropriate curriculum and promote positive outcomes for each child
Use content knowledge to recognize meaningful curriculum
Use effective strategies to implement developmentally-appropriate teaching and learning
Assist the lead teacher in supporting and involving families and communities in their child's development and learning
Uphold national standards for professionalism and ethics as well as participate in continuous professional growth

With top-notch instructors who are hired based on their expertise, you will focus on topics intended to successfully prepare you to pass the Firefighter I and II certification exam and the Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician certificate exam.

Our program is offered weekdays from 7:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and can be completed in eight or 14 weeks. The eight-week program does not include the emergency medical technician portion.

We operate under a semi-military environment with strict guidelines established for a cadet’s behavior, attitude and interaction. Cadets are required to assume in-class leadership roles during the academy. Cadets are exposed to daily and weekly academic testing, physical exercise and development.

Our classes are designed to prepare you to:

Obtain course completions of: National Incident Management System (NIMS 700, 100 and 200)
Obtain National Professional Qualifications Certifications in:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1001 - Fire Fighter I and Firefighter II Certifications
NFPA 472 - Haz Mat Awareness and Haz Mat Operations Certifications
American Heart Association Certificates in both Professional CPR and First Aid
Obtain course completions of Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue series
Complete HACC’s Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Completion (This is only during the 14-week academy. Pennsylvania Department of Health for EMT-B testing is also included.)
Receive four (4) college credits for individuals who successfully complete HACC’s Fire Academy and who formally enroll as matriculated students into HACC’s Fire Science Technology Certificate Program or associate degree in fire science technology. These four credits can be applied towards the required 60 credits needed for graduation, but they may not substitute for any required fire science courses.

Do you enjoy working as part of a team that makes an impact on the community? Do you enjoy serving others, physical activity, and the camaraderie of other like-minded individuals? If so, job opportunities within the fire and emergency services areas are growing and can be highly rewarding. HACC's Fire Science Technology certificate can help ignite your career options in 21st century fire service. Whether you're looking to explore a new career in the fire and emergency services field or expand your existing promotional opportunities, our certificate is designed to provide you with technical and professional skills you need to achieve your goals!

Do you want a career on the front lines helping people and saving lives? Are you safety-focused and able to make quick decisions that have serious consequences?
If you want to join thousands of firefighters across our region, start with HACC’s Fire Science Technology Program. It will give you a solid foundation and the technical and professional knowledge you need for an exciting career in fire science technology.

Do you feel strongly about helping people reach their full potential? Do your friends tend to seek you out for help with their problems? Could you see yourself making a difference in a person’s life? If so, then HACC’s Human Services pProgram may be the path for you!
With two career paths from which to choose, we will prepare you to work in a community-based social service agency or help you develop specialized skills in drug and alcohol services to support individuals suffering from addiction.

HACC’s Social Services Program is designed to guide you toward furthering your education after HACC. Though, if you choose to find a job after completing your associate degree, you may obtain a position as a social or human services assistant and work directly with clients.

Our selective program is ideal for high school graduates, career and technical graduates and individuals working in the industry. Since the program is selective, your admission into the College does not guarantee you’ll be enrolled into this program.

You must meet specific requirements for this program, such as earn a passing grade on a mechanical aptitude test and have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

If you graduated from an auto-mechanics program at a career and technical school or have substantial work experience, you may receive up to nine credits toward your certificate. You must submit proper documentation to receive these credits.

As you complete our program, you will be ready to:

Complete the Pennsylvania State Emissions Inspector and the Safety Inspection License exams
Work as service technicians in automotive repair facilities or dealerships
Work in management positions within the automotive service industry or operate their own repair facility
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to complete the ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) student test series and a 480-hour co-operative work experience at an approved automotive repair facility.

Our program provides in-class and hands-on experience to help you gain employment as a truck driver with either a CDL Class A or a Class B license. Our training can range from a personalized refresher class for someone who currently holds a CDL License to a 200-hour CDL Class A course.

Regardless if you are new to truck driving or want to refresh your skills, our program is designed to prepare you to:

Follow written and verbal directions
Properly understand signage used on public roads
Safely operate a commercial vehicle in controlled environments and public roads
Perform the mechanical skills needed to properly perform daily tasks
Properly hook up, move and unhook trailers
You must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s physical and drug screen tests.

Commercial truck drivers are professionals who pick up and deliver everything we produce, consume or need in our daily lives. Without the trucking industry, the world’s economy would come to a standstill. Central Pennsylvania is a transportation hub in the U.S., making it a great place to work in this industry.

You can complete the program in less than nine months by taking classes two evenings per week. In the 162-hour program, you will learn how to:

Interpret electrocardiogram (EKG) changes by identifying various types of cardiac dysrhythmias
Obtain cardiac history
Perform patient assessments and identify abnormalities of the cardiovascular system
Perform various cardiology tests including EKGs, Holter monitors and stress tests
Additionally, you will be able to take the national certification examination for Certified Cardiac Technicians (CCT).
You may be required to submit ACT 33 Child Abuse and ACT 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Checks prior to obtaining employment.

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. Do you want to help address this issue?
If you are looking for a healthcare career that allows you to share your compassion for others and work directly with patients, consider a career in cardiovascular technology.

Nurse aides are compassionate individuals who want to help those in need. At HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, we will help you meet your career goal in this 120-hour program. Our program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Our program prepares you to enter the workforce as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer. Diagnostic cardiac sonographers use high frequency sound waves to produce, record and evaluate ultrasound images of the heart, great vessels and surrounding anatomy. Today’s cardiac sonographers must be proficient in different ultrasound modalities, including M-mode, two-dimensional, Doppler and color Doppler imaging. Emerging technologies in the field are 3-D, 3-D transesophageal echocardiography and strain rate imaging. From our highly trained professors, you will learn these skills and more.

Our program is selective, which means that you must meet special entry requirements that go beyond your standard admission criteria for HACC. Before starting the clinical portion of the program, you must complete the following items at your own expense:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI background check
Physical examination and immunizations
Drug and alcohol screens
CPR certification
Please visit the health careers section of our website or email us for more information on these admission requirements.

At the completion of the program, you will be able to:

Prepare competent entry-level cardiovascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for adult echocardiography
Be knowledgeable in anatomy, pathology, physiology and technical methods required for entry-level cardiac sonographers
Possess problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical abilities
Possess the professional and ethical characteristics of a healthcare provider
Possess effective communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional growth, continuing education and professional certification
Possess the knowledge and skills required of an entry-level adult cardiac sonographer

Are you a problem solver with strong interpersonal skills? Do you have an interest in producing ultrasound images of the human body to help diagnose diseases? Are you looking for a career that combines these skills and allows you to make a difference in the lives of others? If this sounds like you, a career in diagnostic medical sonography may be YOUR choice.

Do you have an interest in human biology, science and oral health? Are you passionate about helping or caring for others and enjoy working in a team environment? Do you have strong communication skills and good eye-hand coordination? If so, then HACC's Dental Assisting Certificate may be a great fit.

Our dental hygiene program contains coursework that covers:

Preventive dental services and oral health education to clients
Patient assessment that includes their health history, vital signs, head, neck, and radiographic examination, oral cancer screening, and dental and periodontal charting.
Treatment planning
Patient education
Administering local anesthesia
Removing deposits and stains from teeth
Applying chemotherapeutic agents
Placing dental sealants
As you complete our program, you will:

Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) in the provision of comprehensive treatment to all clients without discrimination
Demonstrate accountability in dental hygiene practice
Apply the roles of dental hygiene to various practice settings - demonstrating competence, ethical behaviors and professionalism
Participate as an integral member of the dental health team providing expertise in the area of preventive health care
Perform to the level of competency specified by the faculty, the state board of dental examiners, employers, and those oral health services legally approved for a dental hygienist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , and other states and territories
Value a commitment to professional organizations and life-long learning

Medical Assisting is a multi-skilled allied health profession with individuals finding employment primarily in outpatient care settings. Let us help you start your career in health care.

Are you an analytical, detail-oriented person who would like to enter a rapidly growing medical profession?
In 10 months, our instructors will prepare you for the opportunity to earn more than $30,000 in this growing, and in-demand, occupation.

Do you enjoy helping patients, solving problems and finding answers? Do you have a love for science, biology and human health?
Consider a career as a medical laboratory technician, and start with HACC’s Medical Laboratory Technician Program to get you there!

Are you compassionate about others and work well with a team? Can you do multiple tasks while working under pressure? Do you have a general interest in the inner-workings of the human body? If so, a career in practical nursing may be for you.
HACC’s Practical Nursing certificate will give you the knowledge and skills to obtain your license and practice in this exciting field. This curriculum is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
This program is 100% stackable into the Associate Degree RN program for students meeting admission criteria.

Compassionately YOURS, HACC is your pathway to becoming a pharmacy technician. If you have an interest in helping patients with prescriptions and describe yourself as detail-oriented and a team player, this may be a good fit. Let us help you pursue your goal in this 7-month program

You will receive the knowledge and technical expertise to produce radiographic images of the human body. Our program is offered in cooperation with affiliated hospitals, physician's offices and medical imaging centers, which allows you to receive practical and clinical instruction onsite. This program curriculum is structured so that courses are offered in both blended and face-to-face formats. You will only be required to attend in-class and laboratory sessions at the campus one day per week.

By the time you graduate from our program, you will have the ability to:

Be clinically competent radiographers
Apply critical thinking skills
Model professionalism
Employ effective communication skills
Model leadership qualities
Please note that our program is selective. This means there are additional entrance requirements beyond your standard HACC application. Also, before you can begin the clinical portion of the program, you must complete the following items at your own expense:

Physical examination and immunizations
Background checks
Drug and alcohol screens
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
We encourage you to visit the health careers radiologic technology website or email us for more information about these requirements.

Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the national certifying examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Your eligibility to sit for the ARRT national registry examination may be affected by prior crime convictions, such as a felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact the Department of Regulatory Services, ARRT, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Their phone number is 651-687-0048.

You will receive the knowledge and technical expertise to produce radiographic images of the human body. Our program is offered in cooperation with affiliated hospitals, physician's offices and medical imaging centers, which allows you to receive practical and clinical instruction onsite. This program curriculum is structured so that courses are offered in both blended and face-to-face formats. You will only be required to attend in-class and laboratory sessions at the campus one day per week.

By the time you graduate from our program, you will have the ability to:

Be clinically competent radiographers
Apply critical thinking skills
Model professionalism
Employ effective communication skills
Model leadership qualities
Please note that our program is selective. This means there are additional entrance requirements beyond your standard HACC application. Also, before you can begin the clinical portion of the program, you must complete the following items at your own expense:

Physical examination and immunizations
Background checks
Drug and alcohol screens
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
We encourage you to visit the health careers radiologic technology website or email us for more information about these requirements.

Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the national certifying examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Your eligibility to sit for the ARRT national registry examination may be affected by prior crime convictions, such as a felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact the Department of Regulatory Services, ARRT, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Their phone number is 651-687-0048.

Our program prepares you to enter the workforce as a respiratory therapist. As such, you will be assisting physicians in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders. We offer this program in cooperation with:

Life Care Hospital of Mechanicsburg
Penn State Health System - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital
UPMC Pinnacle Health System
Summit Health
Wellspan York Hospital
FOX Subacute Hospital
Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates
By the time you graduate, you will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency as a respiratory therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Assist physicians in the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients afflicted with cardiopulmonary disorders
Function effectively as members of the healthcare team
Comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relevant to their role as registered respiratory care therapists (Cognitive Domain)
Demonstrate technical proficiency in all registered respiratory therapist skills (Psychomotor Domain)
Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the registered respiratory therapist (Affective Domain)

Our program offers you the opportunity to gain clinical experience in a supervised environment so that you can develop the surgical skills you need. You will learn how to help care for patients in the operating room and become a key member of a surgical team. You will apply theoretical knowledge when you care for patients undergoing surgery.

Throughout our program, you will develop skills to:

Assist surgeons during operations
Maintain aseptic conditions
Prepare supplies, equipment and instruments
Prepare patients for surgery
Upon graduating from our program, you will be prepared to:

Perform as an entry-level surgical technologist (ST) in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and effective (behavior) learning domains
Anticipate the needs of surgical patients by properly preparing the operating room suite, equipment, and instrumentation required for surgical interventions
Function effectively as a member of the healthcare team
Communicate effectively with all communities of interest in the delivery of safe patient care
Value a commitment to life-long learning
Take the Certified Surgical Technology exam administered by the NBSTSA
In addition, our students take the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) National Examination for the Certified Surgical Technologist prior to graduation. It is a graduation requirement to take the exam. We are proud to say that we have had a 100-percent pass rate on the exam for the last five years.

Are you looking for fast, hands-on training to learn the basic job skills in safety, math, measuring and blueprint reading? Are you currently working in the field and want to improve your performance and/or obtain a higher-paying job within the industry? HACC’s 120-hour program will help you increase your productivity, performance, competitiveness and revenue. Join the movement to reignite and reinvent manufacturing.

Our hands-on program will focus on electrical theory and codes and development of skills to work as a residential or commercial electrician. You will gain the knowledge and skills through courses that focus on residential, commercial construction and maintenance applications and be exposed to the fundamentals of electrical systems through hands-on laboratory exercises that involve mock wiring of commercial and residential systems.

Our highly-qualified professors will teach you:

Basic electrical theory
Blueprint reading
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Residential and commercial wiring
Safety (OSHA-30 & NFPA-70E)
During the program, you also will:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate fundamentals procedures of an electrical system used in residential, commercial and industrial construction
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis

You will gain a solid foundation of engineering skills through hands-on team projects and innovative lessons. Our curriculum gives you the chance to participate in team-based projects to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures.

After graduating from our certificate, you will be ready to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment
Prepare, interpret and read technical drawings
Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Collect and interpret engineering data
Identify the student's career path
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

Structural Engineering is a large specialty discipline within the broader engineering field, particularly within civil and mechanical fields. Our curriculum allows you to participate in team-based projects that allow you to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures. Your projects will cover such specifics as calculating design loads and stresses, drawing free-body diagrams and sizing components such as beams, columns and joists.

Our highly qualified professors will teach you to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment
Prepare, interpret and read technical drawings
Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Perform simple member designs
Interpret and apply the appropriate codes, regulations and standards that govern the practice of structural engineering
Collect and interpret engineering data
Prepare reports, specifications and manuals under the direction of scientists and engineers
Write and speak effectively
Identify the student's career path
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

Are you a logical thinker who enjoys machinery and fixing things? Do you have the ability to make decisions and ensure that work quality is maintained? HACC’s 240-hour program may be for you!

We offer state-of-the-art drafting and design classes. You’ll use a computer-aided-design (CAD) system and work with the sophisticated computer-numerical-controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems.

As a graduate of our program, you will be able to:

Write and speak effectively
Effectively operate a solid modeling system
Identify the student's career path
Solve engineering problems
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Prepare technical reports and manuals
Analyze dynamic problems using trigonometry
Identify properties of engineering materials and their common modes of failure
Perform basic programming of CNC tools and fabricate components
Program and operate PLC systems
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

With our innovative Mechanical Technology Program, you will learn solid modeling as well as two-dimensional and 3-D drafting techniques. You also will work with sophisticated computer numerical controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems for computer-assisted manufacturing.

By the time you graduate from our program, you will be able to:

Draft design details and production drawings for mechanical components using a CAD system
Serve as entry-level programmers for computer numerical control (CNC) equipment
Install and test mechanical equipment
Serve as aides to engineers and scientists
Serve as apprentice machinists

Our hands-on program will focus on electrical theory and codes and development of skills to work as a residential or commercial electrician. You will gain the knowledge and skills through courses that focus on residential, commercial construction and maintenance applications and be exposed to the fundamentals of electrical systems through hands-on laboratory exercises that involve mock wiring of commercial and residential systems.

Our highly-qualified professors will teach you:

Basic electrical theory
Blueprint reading
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Residential and commercial wiring
Safety (OSHA-30 & NFPA-70E)
During the program, you also will:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate fundamentals procedures of an electrical system used in residential, commercial and industrial construction
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis

Our hands-on program focuses on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. You will gain first-hand experience through laboratory exercises in the operation of electrical systems through fusion-splicing, mock wiring of commercial and residential systems. You also may select courses from technology areas to meet your career goals within the industry.

Our courses cover such topics as:

Blueprint reading
Business ethics and law
Electrical theory
Residential and commercial wiring
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
Small business development
After completing our Electrical Technology Program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction
Wire complex motor and control circuits
Install, maintain and repair automated electrical systems
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis
Troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures

Our hands-on program will focus on electrical theory and codes and development of skills to work as a residential or commercial electrician. You will gain the knowledge and skills through courses that focus on residential, commercial construction and maintenance applications and be exposed to the fundamentals of electrical systems through hands-on laboratory exercises that involve mock wiring of commercial and residential systems.

Our highly-qualified professors will teach you:

Basic electrical theory
Blueprint reading
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Residential and commercial wiring
Safety (OSHA-30 & NFPA-70E)
During the program, you also will:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate fundamentals procedures of an electrical system used in residential, commercial and industrial construction
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis

Our hands-on program focuses on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. You will gain first-hand experience through laboratory exercises in the operation of electrical systems through fusion-splicing, mock wiring of commercial and residential systems. You also may select courses from technology areas to meet your career goals within the industry.

Our courses cover such topics as:

Blueprint reading
Business ethics and law
Electrical theory
Residential and commercial wiring
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
Small business development
After completing our Electrical Technology Program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction
Wire complex motor and control circuits
Install, maintain and repair automated electrical systems
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis
Troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures

The need for user-friendly, affordable and efficient electronic devices are in high demand. This means the electronic engineering technicians who build and test these new devices are also in demand!
Are you interested in working on a design team that focuses on the next generation of electronic gadgets? Do you enjoy taking things apart to see how they work and working on electronic devices and computers? If so, then you may be the perfect applicant to enroll in HACC’s Electronic Engineering Technology Program.

We offer state-of-the-art drafting and design classes. You’ll use a computer-aided-design (CAD) system and work with the sophisticated computer-numerical-controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems.

As a graduate of our program, you will be able to:

Write and speak effectively
Effectively operate a solid modeling system
Identify the student's career path
Solve engineering problems
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Prepare technical reports and manuals
Analyze dynamic problems using trigonometry
Identify properties of engineering materials and their common modes of failure
Perform basic programming of CNC tools and fabricate components
Program and operate PLC systems
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

With our innovative Mechanical Technology Program, you will learn solid modeling as well as two-dimensional and 3-D drafting techniques. You also will work with sophisticated computer numerical controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems for computer-assisted manufacturing.

By the time you graduate from our program, you will be able to:

Draft design details and production drawings for mechanical components using a CAD system
Serve as entry-level programmers for computer numerical control (CNC) equipment
Install and test mechanical equipment
Serve as aides to engineers and scientists
Serve as apprentice machinists

We are ready to teach you the broad skills you need to maintain, repair and manage automated systems and machines used throughout the industry. You will be taught how systems integrate with one another and study mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power and control systems.

You also can select electives in electronics, sensors and programmable logic controls (PLCs).

As you complete our Mechatronics Program, you will:

Perform maintenance on electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and other mechanical equipment
Interpret OSHA Standards
Use hand tools, power tools and test equipment
Demonstrate practical knowledge in electrical fundamentals, motor controls and process control systems
Demonstrate practical knowledge in mechanical systems
Demonstrate practical knowledge in fluid power systems
Read electrical and mechanical blueprints
Troubleshoot basic AC systems
Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment systems
Upon graduation, you will have a well-rounded background in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying automated equipment.

Our professors focus on automation and advanced industrial robotics and Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) courses used throughout the industry. Through theory and hands-on learning, you will learn how to maintain, repair and manage mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power and control systems, as well as the designs of automated equipment. We will work with you to help you understand the different systems and how they all relate to each other.

After graduating from our program, you will know how to:

Perform maintenance on electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and industrial robots
Interpret Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Use hand tools, power tools and test equipment
Demonstrate practical knowledge in electrical and electronic fundamentals, motor controls and process control systems
Demonstrate practical knowledge in mechanical systems
Demonstrate practical knowledge in fluid power systems
Read electrical and mechanical blueprints
Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment and systems
Use the National Electrical Code
Troubleshoot basic AC systems
Program, wire, and troubleshoot basic PLC systems
Design, program, wire, and troubleshoot IEC 61131-3 programmable logic control (PLC) control systems including Human Machine Interface (HMIs)
Effectively interact with and develop basic programs on industrial robots

Our hands-on program will focus on electrical theory and codes and development of skills to work as a residential or commercial electrician. You will gain the knowledge and skills through courses that focus on residential, commercial construction and maintenance applications and be exposed to the fundamentals of electrical systems through hands-on laboratory exercises that involve mock wiring of commercial and residential systems.

Our highly-qualified professors will teach you:

Basic electrical theory
Blueprint reading
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Residential and commercial wiring
Safety (OSHA-30 & NFPA-70E)
During the program, you also will:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate fundamentals procedures of an electrical system used in residential, commercial and industrial construction
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis

Our hands-on program focuses on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. You will gain first-hand experience through laboratory exercises in the operation of electrical systems through fusion-splicing, mock wiring of commercial and residential systems. You also may select courses from technology areas to meet your career goals within the industry.

Our courses cover such topics as:

Blueprint reading
Business ethics and law
Electrical theory
Residential and commercial wiring
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
Small business development
After completing our Electrical Technology Program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction
Wire complex motor and control circuits
Install, maintain and repair automated electrical systems
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis
Troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures

Our hands-on program will focus on electrical theory and codes and development of skills to work as a residential or commercial electrician. You will gain the knowledge and skills through courses that focus on residential, commercial construction and maintenance applications and be exposed to the fundamentals of electrical systems through hands-on laboratory exercises that involve mock wiring of commercial and residential systems.

Our highly-qualified professors will teach you:

Basic electrical theory
Blueprint reading
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Residential and commercial wiring
Safety (OSHA-30 & NFPA-70E)
During the program, you also will:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate fundamentals procedures of an electrical system used in residential, commercial and industrial construction
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis

Our hands-on program focuses on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. You will gain first-hand experience through laboratory exercises in the operation of electrical systems through fusion-splicing, mock wiring of commercial and residential systems. You also may select courses from technology areas to meet your career goals within the industry.

Our courses cover such topics as:

Blueprint reading
Business ethics and law
Electrical theory
Residential and commercial wiring
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
Small business development
After completing our Electrical Technology Program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction
Wire complex motor and control circuits
Install, maintain and repair automated electrical systems
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis
Troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures

Our hands-on program focuses on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. You will gain first-hand experience through laboratory exercises in the operation of electrical systems through fusion-splicing, mock wiring of commercial and residential systems. You also may select courses from technology areas to meet your career goals within the industry.

Our courses cover such topics as:

Blueprint reading
Business ethics and law
Electrical theory
Residential and commercial wiring
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
Small business development
After completing our Electrical Technology Program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field
Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures
Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials
Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations
Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications
Demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction
Wire complex motor and control circuits
Install, maintain and repair automated electrical systems
Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis
Troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures

The need for user-friendly, affordable and efficient electronic devices are in high demand. This means the electronic engineering technicians who build and test these new devices are also in demand!
Are you interested in working on a design team that focuses on the next generation of electronic gadgets? Do you enjoy taking things apart to see how they work and working on electronic devices and computers? If so, then you may be the perfect applicant to enroll in HACC’s Electronic Engineering Technology Program.

We offer state-of-the-art drafting and design classes. You’ll use a computer-aided-design (CAD) system and work with the sophisticated computer-numerical-controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems.

As a graduate of our program, you will be able to:

Write and speak effectively
Effectively operate a solid modeling system
Identify the student's career path
Solve engineering problems
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Prepare technical reports and manuals
Analyze dynamic problems using trigonometry
Identify properties of engineering materials and their common modes of failure
Perform basic programming of CNC tools and fabricate components
Program and operate PLC systems
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

You will gain a solid foundation of engineering skills through hands-on team projects and innovative lessons. Our curriculum gives you the chance to participate in team-based projects to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures.

After graduating from our certificate, you will be ready to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment
Prepare, interpret and read technical drawings
Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Collect and interpret engineering data
Identify the student's career path
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

Structural Engineering is a large specialty discipline within the broader engineering field, particularly within civil and mechanical fields. Our curriculum allows you to participate in team-based projects that allow you to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures. Your projects will cover such specifics as calculating design loads and stresses, drawing free-body diagrams and sizing components such as beams, columns and joists.

Our highly qualified professors will teach you to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment
Prepare, interpret and read technical drawings
Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Perform simple member designs
Interpret and apply the appropriate codes, regulations and standards that govern the practice of structural engineering
Collect and interpret engineering data
Prepare reports, specifications and manuals under the direction of scientists and engineers
Write and speak effectively
Identify the student's career path
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

We offer state-of-the-art drafting and design classes. You’ll use a computer-aided-design (CAD) system and work with the sophisticated computer-numerical-controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems.

As a graduate of our program, you will be able to:

Write and speak effectively
Effectively operate a solid modeling system
Identify the student's career path
Solve engineering problems
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Prepare technical reports and manuals
Analyze dynamic problems using trigonometry
Identify properties of engineering materials and their common modes of failure
Perform basic programming of CNC tools and fabricate components
Program and operate PLC systems
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

With our innovative Mechanical Technology Program, you will learn solid modeling as well as two-dimensional and 3-D drafting techniques. You also will work with sophisticated computer numerical controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems for computer-assisted manufacturing.

By the time you graduate from our program, you will be able to:

Draft design details and production drawings for mechanical components using a CAD system
Serve as entry-level programmers for computer numerical control (CNC) equipment
Install and test mechanical equipment
Serve as aides to engineers and scientists
Serve as apprentice machinists

You will gain a solid foundation of engineering skills through hands-on team projects and innovative lessons. Our curriculum gives you the chance to participate in team-based projects to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures.

After graduating from our certificate, you will be ready to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment
Prepare, interpret and read technical drawings
Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Collect and interpret engineering data
Identify the student's career path
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

Structural Engineering is a large specialty discipline within the broader engineering field, particularly within civil and mechanical fields. Our curriculum allows you to participate in team-based projects that allow you to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures. Your projects will cover such specifics as calculating design loads and stresses, drawing free-body diagrams and sizing components such as beams, columns and joists.

Our highly qualified professors will teach you to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment
Prepare, interpret and read technical drawings
Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members
Analyze static structures using trigonometry
Perform simple member designs
Interpret and apply the appropriate codes, regulations and standards that govern the practice of structural engineering
Collect and interpret engineering data
Prepare reports, specifications and manuals under the direction of scientists and engineers
Write and speak effectively
Identify the student's career path
Identify global and ethical engineering issues

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching Composite Exam (200-125) is an assessment that is associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching Certification. This exam will test your knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals; Local Area Network (LAN) switching technologies; Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) routing technologies; Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies; infrastructure services; infrastructure security; and infrastructure management.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification is a vendor-neutral credential. The CASP exam is an internationally targeted validation of advanced-level security skills and knowledge. While there is no required prerequisite, the CASP certification is intended to follow CompTIA® Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus at the enterprise level.

The CASP exam will certify that you have the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, engineer, integrate and implement secure solutions across complex environments. You will apply critical thinking and judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines to propose and implement sustainable security solutions that map to organizational strategies, translate business needs into security requirements, analyzes risk impact and respond to security incidents.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification (Exam N10-006) is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge and skills required to:

Troubleshoot, configure and manage common network wireless and wired devices
Establish basic network design and connectivity
Understand and maintain network documentation
Identify network limitations and weaknesses
Implement network security, standards and protocols
Upon completion, you will have a basic understanding of emerging technologies, including unified communications, mobile, cloud and virtualization technologies.

CompTIA® Network+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.

This certificate is designed for individuals who are currently working in the field of information technology and wish to advance.

Computer networking is a broad field that covers a wide range of jobs. After graduating from our certificate, you can work as a:

Consultant
Information technology specialist
Network support technician
Network planning analyst
Network coordinator
Telecommunications specialist
You are responsible for organizing, installing and supporting an organization’s computer systems, which includes Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems.

Our Computer Networking Technology certificate may be an ideal fit if you have:

Strong analytical skills. Administrators need to evaluate network and system performance and determine how changes in the environment will affect it.
Excellent communication skills. Administrators oversee the connections of many different types of computer equipment and, therefore, must ensure that they all properly work together.
Good multi-tasking skills. Administrators may have to work on many problems and tasks at the same time.
Strong problem-solving skills. Administrators must be able to quickly resolve any problems that arise with computer networks.

Our dedicated professors will teach you how to design, install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain networks. This program covers a broad range of topics, including:

Cabling
Cable testers
Data communications
Information security fundamentals
Network connections
Network analyzers
Network Interface Controllers (NIC's), hubs, bridges, switches and routers
PC repair
TCP/IP
Telecommunications
Terminations
Windows and Linux Server administration
You also will have the opportunity to take elective courses to learn about specialized topics. These include Cisco routing and switching, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wireless networking administration and virtualization and cloud computing. Coursework in oral and written communication skills is also included in order to provide these essential skills to needed to excel in today's workplace environment.

After graduating from our program, you’ll be able to:

List and describe TCP/IP layers, layer interactions, protocols and applications
Install, connect and configure network hardware and software to meet common requirements.
Design and implement an internetwork including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and network design documentation
Describe the technologies associated with network communications including signaling, noise, error detection and correction, flow control techniques, data compression and encoding technology
Describe technical aspects of Ethernet operation including access technologies, bandwidths, standards, VLANs and electronic connecting devices
List and describe common Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, topologies and associated protocols and devices
Demonstrate proper troubleshooting methods while implementing networks
Design, install, test, troubleshoot and certify communications wiring systems
Install, test, and troubleshoot PC hardware and Windows desktop operating systems
Demonstrate professional interaction with end users in a technical support environment utilizing troubleshooting, escalation channels, help desk software and communications skills
Install, maintain, administer and support Linux server operating systems
Install, maintain, administer and support Windows server operating systems including Active Directory
List and describe common legal, ethical and business requirements for securing information.
Utilize security tools and common best practices to design a secure network architecture

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification is a vendor-neutral credential. The CASP exam is an internationally targeted validation of advanced-level security skills and knowledge. While there is no required prerequisite, the CASP certification is intended to follow CompTIA® Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus at the enterprise level.

The CASP exam will certify that you have the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, engineer, integrate and implement secure solutions across complex environments. You will apply critical thinking and judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines to propose and implement sustainable security solutions that map to organizational strategies, translate business needs into security requirements, analyze risk impact and respond to security incidents.

As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions such as firewalls, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for most organizations. The behavioral analytics skills covered by CSA+ identify and combat malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced-threat visibility across a broad attack surface.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CSA+ is for IT professionals who want to gain the following security analyst skills:
Configure and use threat detection tools
Perform data analysis
Interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ Certification (Exam SY0-401) is a vendor-neutral credential.
The CompTIA® Security+ exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge, and it is used by organizations and security professionals around the world.
The CompTIA® Security+ exam will certify that you have the knowledge and skills required to identify risk; to participate in risk mitigation activities; and to provide infrastructure, application, information and operational security. In addition, you will apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability; identify appropriate technologies and products; troubleshoot security events and incidents; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations.
The CompTIA® Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional who has:
A minimum of two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security
Day-to-day technical information security experience
Broad knowledge of security concerns and implementation

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certified professionals are problem solvers. They support today's core technologies like security, cloud, data management and more. CompTIA® A+ is the industry standard for launching information technology (IT) careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry-recognized credential with performance-based items to prove professionals can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end-point management and technical support roles. CompTIA® A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates the core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace.

The CompTIA® A+ class covers Core 1 and Core 2 (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) objectives to provide the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA® A+ Core Series certification examinations in order to become a CompTIA® A+ Certified Professional.

Do you enjoy working with computer software, hardware and networks?
Earning a HACC Computer Information Systems certificate can be your path to an exciting career in this growing field or it can help update your skills so you remain competitive in the workforce.
You have the opportunity to select from three concentrations to match your interests: support specialist, database analyst and business intelligence application developer.

In our Web Development and Design Program, you’ll gain the skills you need to be successful in the field. To begin, you will obtain 27 credits in foundation courses, which will lay the groundwork for your chosen specialty. Then, you will select 15 credits within a specialization. The three areas of specialty from which you may choose are:

Web application development emphasizes building interactive data-driven websites and mobile applications.
Interactive web media focuses on making creative content by using rich media and responsive page layout. You will use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
General web studies, which is a mix of design and development skills.
Prior to graduation, you will work with your classmates in a final capstone course. You will work on an individual portfolio, team-based service learning projects and your soft skills. This will consist of interviewing, traditional and online networking, promotional techniques, proper dress and appropriate demeanor to enter the workforce. You also may choose a web program internship to learn from a mentor within the industry and use this as an elective course.

After completing the program, you will be able to:

Design high quality webpages for a variety of uses
Publish websites with effective design and content for various platforms
Create interactive and multimedia content for web use
Develop websites using modern standards for HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript
Create programs for both web and mobile applications
Develop web applications that integrate server programming, databases and markup languages
Work individually, and as team members, on website projects
Recognize the importance of how specialized training fits into larger management and societal contexts

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certified professionals are problem solvers. They support today's core technologies like security, cloud, data management and more. CompTIA® A+ is the industry standard for launching information technology (IT) careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry-recognized credential with performance-based items to prove professionals can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end-point management and technical support roles. CompTIA® A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates the core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace.

The CompTIA® A+ class covers Core 1 and Core 2 (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) objectives to provide the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA® A+ Core Series certification examinations in order to become a CompTIA® A+ Certified Professional.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification (Exam N10-006) is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge and skills required to:

Troubleshoot, configure and manage common network wireless and wired devices
Establish basic network design and connectivity
Understand and maintain network documentation
Identify network limitations and weaknesses
Implement network security, standards and protocols
Upon completion, you will have a basic understanding of emerging technologies, including unified communications, mobile, cloud and virtualization technologies.

CompTIA® Network+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.

Do you enjoy working with computer software, hardware and networks?
Earning a HACC Computer Information Systems certificate can be your path to an exciting career in this growing field or it can help update your skills so you remain competitive in the workforce.
You have the opportunity to select from three concentrations to match your interests: support specialist, database analyst and business intelligence application developer.

Overall, our CIS professors will teach you how to work both individually and as a team member on computer projects. You have the choice to select from two concentrations: support specialist and the database analyst. Each concentration leads to different occupations in the computer technology field. We can help you choose a concentration that best matches your goals.

The concentrations designed to prepare students to:

Work individually and as team members on computer projects
Write and speak effectively
Support specialist: Graduates can find careers as computer operators, help-desk analysts and technical support specialists. In our program, you will learn how to:
Manage and troubleshoot computer software, hardware and networks
Operate a help-desk support system
Database analyst: Graduates can seek employment as database administrators, analysts and modelers. We will help you develop the ability to:
Manage database management systems
Develop a database system through an entire life-cycle
All students must participate in a capstone experience prior to graduation. The capstone experience allows you to apply YOUR skills and complete an electronic portfolio.

This certificate is designed for individuals who are currently working in the field of information technology and wish to advance.

Computer networking is a broad field that covers a wide range of jobs. After graduating from our certificate, you can work as a:

Consultant
Information technology specialist
Network support technician
Network planning analyst
Network coordinator
Telecommunications specialist
You are responsible for organizing, installing and supporting an organization’s computer systems, which includes Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems.

Our Computer Networking Technology certificate may be an ideal fit if you have:

Strong analytical skills. Administrators need to evaluate network and system performance and determine how changes in the environment will affect it.
Excellent communication skills. Administrators oversee the connections of many different types of computer equipment and, therefore, must ensure that they all properly work together.
Good multi-tasking skills. Administrators may have to work on many problems and tasks at the same time.
Strong problem-solving skills. Administrators must be able to quickly resolve any problems that arise with computer networks.

Our dedicated professors will teach you how to design, install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain networks. This program covers a broad range of topics, including:

Cabling
Cable testers
Data communications
Information security fundamentals
Network connections
Network analyzers
Network Interface Controllers (NIC's), hubs, bridges, switches and routers
PC repair
TCP/IP
Telecommunications
Terminations
Windows and Linux Server administration
You also will have the opportunity to take elective courses to learn about specialized topics. These include Cisco routing and switching, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wireless networking administration and virtualization and cloud computing. Coursework in oral and written communication skills is also included in order to provide these essential skills to needed to excel in today's workplace environment.

After graduating from our program, you’ll be able to:

List and describe TCP/IP layers, layer interactions, protocols and applications
Install, connect and configure network hardware and software to meet common requirements.
Design and implement an internetwork including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and network design documentation
Describe the technologies associated with network communications including signaling, noise, error detection and correction, flow control techniques, data compression and encoding technology
Describe technical aspects of Ethernet operation including access technologies, bandwidths, standards, VLANs and electronic connecting devices
List and describe common Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, topologies and associated protocols and devices
Demonstrate proper troubleshooting methods while implementing networks
Design, install, test, troubleshoot and certify communications wiring systems
Install, test, and troubleshoot PC hardware and Windows desktop operating systems
Demonstrate professional interaction with end users in a technical support environment utilizing troubleshooting, escalation channels, help desk software and communications skills
Install, maintain, administer and support Linux server operating systems
Install, maintain, administer and support Windows server operating systems including Active Directory
List and describe common legal, ethical and business requirements for securing information.
Utilize security tools and common best practices to design a secure network architecture

Do you enjoy working with computer software, hardware and networks?
Earning a HACC Computer Information Systems certificate can be your path to an exciting career in this growing field or it can help update your skills so you remain competitive in the workforce.
You have the opportunity to select from three concentrations to match your interests: support specialist, database analyst and business intelligence application developer.

Overall, our CIS professors will teach you how to work both individually and as a team member on computer projects. You have the choice to select from two concentrations: support specialist and the database analyst. Each concentration leads to different occupations in the computer technology field. We can help you choose a concentration that best matches your goals.

The concentrations designed to prepare students to:

Work individually and as team members on computer projects
Write and speak effectively
Support specialist: Graduates can find careers as computer operators, help-desk analysts and technical support specialists. In our program, you will learn how to:
Manage and troubleshoot computer software, hardware and networks
Operate a help-desk support system
Database analyst: Graduates can seek employment as database administrators, analysts and modelers. We will help you develop the ability to:
Manage database management systems
Develop a database system through an entire life-cycle
All students must participate in a capstone experience prior to graduation. The capstone experience allows you to apply YOUR skills and complete an electronic portfolio.

Overall, our CIS professors will teach you how to work both individually and as a team member on computer projects. You have the choice to select from two concentrations: support specialist and the database analyst. Each concentration leads to different occupations in the computer technology field. We can help you choose a concentration that best matches your goals.

The concentrations designed to prepare students to:

Work individually and as team members on computer projects
Write and speak effectively
Support specialist: Graduates can find careers as computer operators, help-desk analysts and technical support specialists. In our program, you will learn how to:
Manage and troubleshoot computer software, hardware and networks
Operate a help-desk support system
Database analyst: Graduates can seek employment as database administrators, analysts and modelers. We will help you develop the ability to:
Manage database management systems
Develop a database system through an entire life-cycle
All students must participate in a capstone experience prior to graduation. The capstone experience allows you to apply YOUR skills and complete an electronic portfolio.

With our Web Development and Design Certificate, you will gain the skills you need to be successful in the field right away! You are able to select electives from either Web Application Development or Interactive Web Media areas.

Web Application Development electives focus upon making creative content using rich media.
Interactive Web Media electives focus upon building interactive, data-driven websites and mobile applications.
Throughout the program, you will:

Design high quality webpages for a variety of uses
Publish websites with effective design and content for various platforms
Develop websites using modern standards for HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript
Create interactive and multimedia content for Web use
Develop web applications and integrate server programming, databases and markup languages for both web and mobile applications

In our Web Development and Design Program, you’ll gain the skills you need to be successful in the field. To begin, you will obtain 27 credits in foundation courses, which will lay the groundwork for your chosen specialty. Then, you will select 15 credits within a specialization. The three areas of specialty from which you may choose are:

Web application development emphasizes building interactive data-driven websites and mobile applications.
Interactive web media focuses on making creative content by using rich media and responsive page layout. You will use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
General web studies, which is a mix of design and development skills.
Prior to graduation, you will work with your classmates in a final capstone course. You will work on an individual portfolio, team-based service learning projects and your soft skills. This will consist of interviewing, traditional and online networking, promotional techniques, proper dress and appropriate demeanor to enter the workforce. You also may choose a web program internship to learn from a mentor within the industry and use this as an elective course.

After completing the program, you will be able to:

Design high quality webpages for a variety of uses
Publish websites with effective design and content for various platforms
Create interactive and multimedia content for web use
Develop websites using modern standards for HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript
Create programs for both web and mobile applications
Develop web applications that integrate server programming, databases and markup languages
Work individually, and as team members, on website projects
Recognize the importance of how specialized training fits into larger management and societal contexts

Overall, our CIS professors will teach you how to work both individually and as a team member on computer projects. You have the choice to select from two concentrations: support specialist and the database analyst. Each concentration leads to different occupations in the computer technology field. We can help you choose a concentration that best matches your goals.

The concentrations designed to prepare students to:

Work individually and as team members on computer projects
Write and speak effectively
Support specialist: Graduates can find careers as computer operators, help-desk analysts and technical support specialists. In our program, you will learn how to:
Manage and troubleshoot computer software, hardware and networks
Operate a help-desk support system
Database analyst: Graduates can seek employment as database administrators, analysts and modelers. We will help you develop the ability to:
Manage database management systems
Develop a database system through an entire life-cycle
All students must participate in a capstone experience prior to graduation. The capstone experience allows you to apply YOUR skills and complete an electronic portfolio.

Our dedicated professors will teach you how to design, install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain networks. This program covers a broad range of topics, including:

Cabling
Cable testers
Data communications
Information security fundamentals
Network connections
Network analyzers
Network Interface Controllers (NIC's), hubs, bridges, switches and routers
PC repair
TCP/IP
Telecommunications
Terminations
Windows and Linux Server administration
You also will have the opportunity to take elective courses to learn about specialized topics. These include Cisco routing and switching, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wireless networking administration and virtualization and cloud computing. Coursework in oral and written communication skills is also included in order to provide these essential skills to needed to excel in today's workplace environment.

After graduating from our program, you’ll be able to:

List and describe TCP/IP layers, layer interactions, protocols and applications
Install, connect and configure network hardware and software to meet common requirements.
Design and implement an internetwork including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and network design documentation
Describe the technologies associated with network communications including signaling, noise, error detection and correction, flow control techniques, data compression and encoding technology
Describe technical aspects of Ethernet operation including access technologies, bandwidths, standards, VLANs and electronic connecting devices
List and describe common Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, topologies and associated protocols and devices
Demonstrate proper troubleshooting methods while implementing networks
Design, install, test, troubleshoot and certify communications wiring systems
Install, test, and troubleshoot PC hardware and Windows desktop operating systems
Demonstrate professional interaction with end users in a technical support environment utilizing troubleshooting, escalation channels, help desk software and communications skills
Install, maintain, administer and support Linux server operating systems
Install, maintain, administer and support Windows server operating systems including Active Directory
List and describe common legal, ethical and business requirements for securing information.
Utilize security tools and common best practices to design a secure network architecture

In our Web Development and Design Program, you’ll gain the skills you need to be successful in the field. To begin, you will obtain 27 credits in foundation courses, which will lay the groundwork for your chosen specialty. Then, you will select 15 credits within a specialization. The three areas of specialty from which you may choose are:

Web application development emphasizes building interactive data-driven websites and mobile applications.
Interactive web media focuses on making creative content by using rich media and responsive page layout. You will use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
General web studies, which is a mix of design and development skills.
Prior to graduation, you will work with your classmates in a final capstone course. You will work on an individual portfolio, team-based service learning projects and your soft skills. This will consist of interviewing, traditional and online networking, promotional techniques, proper dress and appropriate demeanor to enter the workforce. You also may choose a web program internship to learn from a mentor within the industry and use this as an elective course.

After completing the program, you will be able to:

Design high quality webpages for a variety of uses
Publish websites with effective design and content for various platforms
Create interactive and multimedia content for web use
Develop websites using modern standards for HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript
Create programs for both web and mobile applications
Develop web applications that integrate server programming, databases and markup languages
Work individually, and as team members, on website projects
Recognize the importance of how specialized training fits into larger management and societal contexts

Are you curious to know what all is involved in the creation of land development projects in your community? Are you interested in knowing how highways and land development projects are completed? Do you have strong math and computer skills? If so, then you may wish to consider a career in civil technology. HACC’s Civil Technology Program can give you the skills you need to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field.

Are you curious to know what all may be involved in the planning and development of construction projects within your community? Do you have an interest in knowing how highways and land development projects are created and completed? If so, and you also have an eye for detail and, the bigger picture, our civil engineering degree may be a good fit for you! If you are passionate about developing your computer and math skills, HACC’s Civil Technology Program can give you the strong foundation you need for a challenging and rewarding career.
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in civil technology focuses on the areas of highway and land development, drainage, erosion and sedimentation control and surveying.

Are you curious to know what all is involved in the creation of land development projects in your community? Are you interested in knowing how highways and land development projects are completed? Do you have strong math and computer skills? If so, then you may wish to consider a career in civil technology. HACC’s Civil Technology Program can give you the skills you need to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field.

Are you curious to know what all may be involved in the planning and development of construction projects within your community? Do you have an interest in knowing how highways and land development projects are created and completed? If so, and you also have an eye for detail and, the bigger picture, our civil engineering degree may be a good fit for you! If you are passionate about developing your computer and math skills, HACC’s Civil Technology Program can give you the strong foundation you need for a challenging and rewarding career.
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in civil technology focuses on the areas of highway and land development, drainage, erosion and sedimentation control and surveying.

Are you a problem-solver and able to manage challenging situations? Do you want to help to ensure that people live and work in comfortable temperatures?
HACC’s program introduces you to the theory and hands-on skill sets to identify, design and install heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Are you interested in working on mechanical systems? Do you enjoy people and describe yourself as detail-oriented? You’ve come to the right place!
These characteristics are of many of those who pursue an associate degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). HACC’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Program can be your pathway into a supervisory-level position.

Are you a problem-solver and able to manage challenging situations? Would you like to assist in ensuring people live and work in comfortable temperatures? If this describes you, consider a career in heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R).
HACC’s Introduction to HVAC/Refrigeration diploma provides you hands-on training with electricity, refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems.

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

In a short period, you can gain the training you need to excel in an in-demand field. By starting your welding career at HACC, you will obtain the skills to enter the workforce or continue your education.

Do you enjoy working with your hands and have good hand-eye coordination? Do you want to be in a high-demand and increasingly high-tech field? Enroll in HACC’s Welding Technology Certificate Program to start your path to a rewarding career.

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

We designed our program to be flexible so that you could choose courses in the areas that you are most interested in. Our program features innovative instructors, convenient class schedules and scholarship opportunities.

You will:

Create and express ideas in speaking and writing in a clear, organized manner appropriate for with the intended audience
Effectively use and apply technology appropriate to the task
Investigate issues related to global interdependence and reflect upon their impact as global citizens
Appropriately and correctly use numerical data specific to the task
Problem solve, create and evaluate through the following general education goals: information literacy, technology literacy, cultural awareness, communication and quantitative literacy
Access, evaluate and cite sources to meet information needs

If you’re a natural wordsmith or people-person, and you enjoy finding ways to communicate messages, express ideas and engage with others, the field of communications might be the right fit for you. The Communication Associate in Science (AS) degree at HACC can lead you to a rewarding career in three different concentration areas. As you receive your associate degree, you have the option of transferring your credits to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in your chosen concentration.

If you’re a natural wordsmith or people-person, and you enjoy finding ways to communicate messages, express ideas and engage with others, the field of communications might be the right fit for you. The Communication Associate in Science (AS) degree at HACC can lead you to a rewarding career in three different concentration areas. As you receive your associate degree, you have the option of transferring your credits to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in your chosen concentration.

Our program will teach you how to develop concepts, create visuals, and typography and be proficient in a wide range of industry-standard equipment and graphic/web software. .

Our Graphic and Interactive Design program is selective.

This is a Selective Admission program. If you are interested in this program, you must place into the MATH 022 level, as determined by the College's Placement and Testing program. Entry into the advanced courses that are required to complete this program requires that you complete the foundation (ART 105, 121, 125 and 176) and Graphic Design (ART 109, 130, 143 and 144) courses, as well as submit a portfolio for review. Entry into the advanced courses requires successful completion of the portfolio review and does not guaranteed your enrollment into the Graphic and Interactive Design AAS program as your desired major. You should consult with you Academic Advisor for more information about enrolling into the advanced courses and entrance requirements. For more information on the portfolio requirements, view our portfolio example pieces (pdf).

Once you enroll in the program, you will:

Learn how to use industry-standard equipment and software
Develop an appreciation for the arts
Fine-tune your creative and critical thinking skills
Have an opportunity to do an internship or do a capstone experience designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain real-world experience.
Our creative professors will work with you and help you create your print and Web portfolio. You can use this portfolio during a job interview to highlight your skills in digital imaging, layout, design, Web and interactive media. See galleries of premier HACC student work here. View professional work by our Graphic and Interactive Design faculty here.

As you complete our program, you will:

Demonstrate mastery of skills involved in the graphic and interactive design field
Create an effective visual communication
Operate computers and graphic software used in design, web and interactive media
Present a professional portfolio
Write and speak effectively

Do you have an eye for visual design? Do you have an interest in working with computers? If so, then HACC's Graphic Design certificate may be perfect for you!
After completing our certificate, you will have the knowledge and skills to obtain entry-level employment in the graphic design industry. Or, you can continue your education by completing our associate degree in graphic and interactive design.

Are you interested in making and distributing music using the latest in music technology? If you enjoy learning new music and recording technologies, HACC’s Music Audio and Recording Technology Program can provide you with the practical skills to succeed in this creative industry.

If you have a passion for computer software, a career as a software specialist may be the perfect fit. HACC’sOur Computer Information Systems - Software Specialist diploma will help you to become knowledgeable in word processing, spreadsheet creations and database applications. All of these skills will enable you to find an entry-level position and work effectively in a business environment.

Innovatively YOURS, our Culinary Arts program provides hands-on learning opportunities in our on-campus labs and off-campus commercial food and beverage operations that are open to the public. You’ll learn food preparation, production and service — the foundation you need to turn your passion into a career. In addition, you will be able to gain supervised industry experience at multiple on- and off-campus commercial food and beverage operations that are both open to the public and involve both production and service rotations.

As you complete this program, you will learn how to:

Apply industry sanitation and safety procedures
Demonstrate foundational cooking techniques and knife skills
Compose a complete meal including culinary and bakery items using standardized recipes
Exhibit management skills in professionalism, employee relations, food and beverage service, menu design, food purchasing, inventory and cost control
Create working recipes based on developed flavor profiles, food costs and nutritional values
Demonstrate leadership and industry experience needed to be successful in a food and beverage operation
Our program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACEF) and graduates with an American Culinary Federation (ACF) membership are awarded a Certificate Culinarian (CC). Find more information about our graduation completion and job placement rates here.

Do you have a passion for cooking or baking? Do you enjoy using your creativity to surprise others with delicious dishes and desserts? Are you looking for a fast-paced career that will allow you to pursue your passion?
If this fits your interests, the culinary arts and catering field could be the perfect path for you. HACC’s Culinary Arts - Catering Certificate can help you hone your skills and turn your passion into a rewarding career. The certificate is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACEF) and graduates with an American Culinary Federation (ACF) membership are awarded Certified Culinarian (CC).