HC Degrees and Certificates

Howard College offers a variety of programs. Associate degree transfer programs prepare students for further education at four-year colleges or universities. Career technical education and health professions programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful placement in a career field. Utilize the links below to review specific program requirements.

Texas Direct
Texas Direct is a strategic initiative of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board which provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions. Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree - the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.

The Fields of Study now part of Texas Direct are:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• History (B.S.)
• Nursing
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology

Courses that satisfy a Field of Study are noted within degree plans. Advisors will guide students to enroll in courses that satisfy the Texas Direct Program requirements. A link to Texas Direct can be found here: Texas Direct
 

Associate Degree Transfer Programs  

HC Career Technical Education Programs  

HC Health Professions Programs