General Information
"We at Houston Community College are proud to announce the creation of the School of Continuing Education. HCC is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning. Our goal is to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.
As part of that comprehensive mission, the HCC School of Continuing Education will reinvent how continuing education is done. To determine what Houston needs and wants, we are conducting critical economic analyses of the metropolitan areas -- then moving to meet those needs by delivering high-quality educational opportunities.
In addition to offering more individual classes tied directly to the needs of Houston's economic sectors, the HCC School of Continuing Education will offer more on-line courses and more certificate programs that will launch our students--you--into high-pay, high-demand jobs.
HCC's School of Continuing Education is your pathway to a brighter tomorrow for you and your family."
Daniel Seymour, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
"The Houston Community College School of Continuing Education faculty and staff are committed to providing outstanding instruction and services to our community in such areas as business, languages, technology, construction, transportation and health. We are proud of the expertise our faculty brings to the classroom. Whether changing careers or updating your skills, the School of Continuing Education can help you achieve your goals."
Kathy Housel School of Continuing Education Director
Instructional Divisions
Accelerated Teacher Certification
Adult Education Programs
Apprenticeship Programs
Corporate College
Online Continuing Education
School of Continuing Education
Content Areas
Business
Health Careers
Information Technology
Languages
Construction
Transportation
Public Safety
Board of Trustees
Yolanda Navarro Flores, Chairwoman, District I
Bruce A. Austin, Vice Chair, District II
Diane Olmos Guzmán, Secretary, District III
Dr. Michael P. Williams, District I
Richard M. Schechter,District V
R. Mills Worsham, Deputy Secretary, District VI
Neeta Sane, District VII
Abel Davila, District VIII
Christopher Oliver, District IX
Chancellor
Mary S. Spangler, Ed.D.
College Presidents
William Harmon, Ph.D., President, Central
Betty Young, Ph.D., Interim President, President, Coleman College for Health Sciences
Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., President, Northeast
Zachary Hodges, Ed.D., President, Northwest
Irene Porcarello, M.S.W., President, Southeast
Fena Garza, Ph.D., President, Southwest
Locations and Hours
Central College
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Americana Building (CE/AMER)
Central Campus Buildings:
(SJAC, JDB, JBW, WW, EDC, EW, FAC)
Willie Lee Gay Campus (CE/GAYHL)
Coleman College for Health Sciences (HS/CHSC)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Northeast College
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Automotive Tech Training Center (NE/TRANS)
Codwell (NE/CODW)
Northline Campus (NE/NOLN)
Pinemont Center (NE/PINE)
Northwest College
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Spring Branch (NW/TCSC)
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Katy Campus (NW/KATY)
Southeast College
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Southeast Campus (SE/ESID) (SE/Office City)
Southwest College
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Alief CE Center (SW/ALIF)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Applied Technology Center (SW/BLUE)
Greenbrier Annex (SW/GRNB)
Missouri City (SW/MOCC)
Scarcella Center (SW/STF2)
Stafford (SW/STAF)
Westloop (SW/WLOP)
Gulfton (SW/GULF)
Online Continuing Education (SYS/Online)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Alternate Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration
Register by mail or in person at any campus location during regular business hours. Applications may be completed online prior to registration at website: http://www.hccs.edu. Registrations are accepted on a first-come basis. Register early to secure a place in the class of your choice. Payment must be made at time of registration.
Course Fees
Tuition and fees are indicated by each course listing. When noted, materials and texts are extra. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Attendance
Continuing Education courses have attendance requirements, and also require satisfactory completion of the course objectives in order for students to receive a certificate of successful completion.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
One CEU is 10 contact hours of successful participation/completion in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction. CEUs are not substituted for college credit hours, but rather are a means of reporting continuing education activities. Transcripts listing CEU credits satisfactorily completed are available on request. CEUs are recognized internationally as a measure of substantial professional education and training.
Notification of Class Changes
Every effort is made to begin and hold class at the designated time. Each class is contingent on the required minimum number of students. Occasionally, extenuating circumstances arise requiring a cancellation or delay. In such cases, we attempt to notify all students by telephone.
Houston Community College reserves the right, when necessary to cancel classes, alter schedules, or substitute instructors.
Students are not notified if a class has made. Students are contacted only in the event of a class cancellation or change.
Refund Policy
For continuing education courses fewer than 360 contact hours, full refund will be made if a student withdraws prior to the first class date, or in the case of college error or class cancellation.
Refunds are processed as soon as possible. They are generally mailed four to six weeks following the last day to apply for a refund.
Any refund mailed to the name and address on record is considered delivered. The Stop Payment Fee to reissue a refund check mailed to an incorrect address is $20. Tuition and fees paid directly to the institution by a sponsor, grants, loans, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the student. Fees paid by other third parties, such as friends or relatives, will be refunded directly to the student.
Change of Schedule
A Program Adjustment Form must be initiated through the campus office of Continuing Education for all class changes.
Disclaimer
This schedule has been carefully prepared to assure that all information is accurate and as complete as possible. However, the college reserves the right to make changes, which may result in deviations from the information in the schedule content.
Certificate of Completion
Certification is awarded upon successful completion of required courses and submission of official HCC transcript to the appropriate HCC Office of Corporate Training and Continuing Education. Successful certificate completion requires 80% attendance and achievement of learning objectives in all designated courses.
Participants may also elect to take any individual course separate from certificate requirements.
Eligibility for Enrollment
Continuing Education courses are open to individuals 17 years of age or older. Kids College accepts younger students.
Senior Tuition Waiver
Seniors age 55 and over may enroll in specified courses and receive a $10 tuition discount waiver per continuing education course. Proof of age will be required.
Prerequisites
Most Continuing Education courses are open to students who feel they can benefit from the instruction; however, some courses are restricted to those students with specific prerequisites. Please check course descriptions.
Textbooks, Supplies, and Materials
For most non-computer classes, students will be notified of the need for texts, supplies, and other materials at the first class meeting. Textbook selections are kept within a moderate price range, and the cost of supplies and materials for classes is based upon the size or complexity of the project chosen by the student.
The appropriate text can be found by class number. Students are expected to purchase their computer books prior to the first day of class and to bring their books to each class meeting.
Dropping a Class
Prior to the first scheduled class meeting, students must complete a Drop form in a Campus/Center office. Requests made after class has begun result in No Refund. Materials fees paid to instructors are not refundable.
Emergency Closings
In the event severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes, ice storms or other acts of nature create hazardous conditions and/ or extended power outages, college administrators may find it necessary to close the college. In this case, students and faculty are advised to listen to local area radio and television stations for announcements and updates or log on to www.school-closings.net.
Class Cancellations
HCC will make every effort to call you if a class is cancelled, but HCC must have an accurate phone number. If your day or evening phone number has changed, please update with the registrar.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Support services for students with special needs are provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Houston Community College System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The information in this publication will be made available in large print, taped or computer-based format upon request.
Purpose Statement
The School of Continuing Education provides lifelong learning, occupational skills training and professional development through the following:
- Affordable and accessible education
- Workforce skills development
- Customized training
- Continuing education
- Workforce literacy
- Corporate services
- Personal enrichment opportunities
- Community outreach
- Comprehensive student support services
- An environment conducive to learning
Accreditation
Houston Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved college/university parallel offerings and programs in technical education.
The Texas Workforce Commission has approved programs for veteran education benefits.
Mission Statement
Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning that prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society
Houston Community College will provide:
- Affordable and accessible education
- Associate degrees and certificates
- University transfer and general education
- Workforce education courses and programs
- Corporate training
- Continuing education
- Adult literacy and developmental programs
- Personal enrichment opportunities
- Comprehensive student support services
- Access to advanced technology
- International programs and partnerships
- approved May 27, 2004
The Workforce Investment act of 1998
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) reformed federal employment, training, adult education, and vocational programs by creating an integrated "one-stop" system of workforce investment and education services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth.
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