The Benefits of Beginning at a Community College. Presented by: Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Florida, USA

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1 The Benefits of Beginning at a Community College Presented by: Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Florida, USA

2 Tampa, Florida

3 Benefits of Community College Education Planning / Intimate Student Support Student Focused Curriculum Lower Tuition Smaller Class Sizes On-campus Housing (some Community Colleges) Flexible Admission and English Proficiency Requirements Optional Practical Training

4 The U.S Higher Education System Doctoral Program Additional Optional Practical Training (OPT) Additional Optional Practical Training (OPT) After earning a bachelor s degree 2 to 5 years of study Students can earn a PhD Master s Program 1 to 2 years of study Students can earn a master s degree (MA, MS, MBA) University Undergraduate Program 1 Year Optional Practical Training (OPT) After earning an associate degree +2 years of study at Univ. Students can earn a bachelor s degree (BA, BS) Community College Undergraduate Program First 2 years of university education Students can earn an associate degree (AA, AS) and transfer course credits towards a bachelor s degree 4 years of study Students can earn a bachelor s degree (BA, BS) Source:

5 Associate Degree An academic degree awarded by community colleges upon completion of general education courses and electives. Typically, an associate degree requires 60 credit hours. Completion of a general education program is required for a baccalaureate degree. In other words, students on the 2+2 pathway to a bachelor s degree as well as students attending baccalaureate institutions for 4 years must complete a general education program General education courses provide students with fundamental skills and knowledge in mathematics, English, arts, humanities, and physical, biological, and social sciences. Electives taken as part of an associate degree program are usually introductory-level or pre-requisite courses preparing students for their intended, upper-division major.

6 BA, Business Administration AA, Business Administration Semester 1 Credits ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) 4 HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) 3 Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or P) 3 Elective (MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra if needed) 3 Total 13 Semester 2 Credits ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) 4 MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) 3 Biological Science (GE-B) 3 Composition (GE-C, WR) 3 Humanities/International (GE-H and N) 3 Total 16

7 BS, Chemical Engineering AA, Engineering

8 Benefits of Community College Education Planning / Intimate Student Support Student Focused Curriculum Lower Tuition Smaller Class Sizes On-campus Housing (some Community Colleges) Flexible Admission and English Proficiency Requirements Optional Practical Training

9 What Community Colleges Offer Academic Programs Associate in Arts Degree / University Transfer Program After earning an Associate in Arts (AA) degree, students may Transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States One Associate in Arts degree with 18 Pre-Majors: Agriculture Architecture Art Building Construction Business Administration Computer Information System Computer Science Dance Dramatic Arts Education and Teacher Preparation Engineering Graphic Design Hospitality Administration Management Liberal Arts and Science Mass Communication Medical Science Music Pharmacy

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11 Articulation Agreements Hillsborough Community College University GPA Program HCC University of South Florida 2.5 AA, AS Degree Programs HCC University of Tampa 2.0 Associate in Arts Degrees HCC Saint Leo University 2.0 Associate in Arts Degrees HCC California State University, San Marcos HCC University of Houston 2.75 HCC Florida International University Associate in Arts Degrees AS Culinary Management, AS Hosp and Tourism Management AS, Hospitality and Tourism Management HCC University of Central Florida 2.5 AS, Radio and TV Broadcasting HCC Eckerd College 2.0 AA/AS, Business Admin AS International Business

12 Support Staff Admissions F-1 Immigration Advising Academic Planning and Advising Academic and Cultural Orientation University Transfer Assistance Student Life and Social Activities Study Abroad Opportunities First Semester Orientation, Two Year Academic Plan

13 HCC Honors Institute Smaller Classes Experiential Learning Leadership Opportunities Study Lounges Transfer/Scholarship Assistance

14 Attending Community College translates into BIG Saving! $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $ 5,000 $ 0 Hillsborough Community College $20,481 Public University $36,415 Private University $41,634

15 Community College vs. University Costs Estimates Hillsborough Comm. College Tuition Living Expenses Total Est. Expenses $9,111 $11,370 $20,481 University of South Florida University of Florida University of Washington Univ. of California Berkley Tuition $17,325 $28,420 $34,278 $38,040 Living Expenses $16,648 $14,488 $16,395 $18,000 Total Est. Expenses $33,973 $42,908 $50,673 $56,040

16 Small Class Sizes Community College University

17 Housing Options

18 Admission Requirements: HCC Completed International Student Application $50 Application Fee Proof of Financial Support Proof of Graduation from High School Proof of English Proficiency NOTE: SAT/ACT scores NOT required for admission, but will be used for consideration in determining academic coursework

19 経 験 談 佐 藤 直 哉 ( 南 フロリダ 大 学 進 学 予 定 ) 天 木 勇 樹 (2004 年 カリフォルニア 大 学 ロサンゼルス 校 卒 )

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