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Associate's Colleges: These institutions offer associate's degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees./4 Specialized Institutions - These institutions offer degrees ranging from the bachelor's to the doctorate, and typically award a majority of degrees in a single field. The list includes only institutions that are listed as separate campuses in the Higher Education Directory.
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT, 06604-4704
(203) 332-5000
www.hcc.commnet.edu
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Our purpose at Housatonic Community College is to empower all individuals to develop to their full potential. We are committed to lifelong learning for all. As a knowledgeable and dedicated faculty and staff, we work together with students in a learner-centered, supportive, and stimulating environment. We prepare students to participate in, and contribute responsibly to, our global society.
We strive for:
Affordable, accessible, and high-quality higher education; Sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds, needs and goals; An intellectually active and culturally rich environment that features the largest art collection of any two-year college in the country; A state-of-the-art campus with up-to-date technology and facilities designed to serve students, community groups, and local businesses; A vital liberal arts foundation to help students to develop creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Certificate, training, and associate programs for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, for specific job and employment skills, and for personal enrichment; Comprehensive student support services that work proactively with students for their success; Active partnerships with the community, businesses, and other educational institutions.
Public, 2-year
Diploma
Certificate
Associate's
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits