Study at Holyoke Community College
Holyoke Community College, also referred to as HCC, is a coeducational, public, state-funded, two-year community college located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1946 as Holyoke Junior College. It was re-christened to its present name in 1958. The campus today spreads over 135 acres of suburban land.
The departments at Holyoke Community College include:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Communications, Media and Theater Arts
- Environment Science
- Fine Arts
- Humanities
- Nursing
- Social Sciences
The sports teams of Holyoke Community College are called the Cougars. The official mascot is the Cougar. Students compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
Profile of Holyoke Community College
Students attend Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Holyoke Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, business and management, and family and social work.
Holyoke Community College Selectivity
Applicants to Holyoke Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
Faculty
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Student Enrolment
There are 6, 461 students at Holyoke Community College .
Holyoke Community College Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 313 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, geography | | Business and Management | 147 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, retail | | Family and Social Work | 86 | community organization, child care management, social work, human services | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse | | Medical Support and Technology | 76 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, pharmacy tech, opticianry, ophthalmic support services | | Security and Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science | | Art Studies | 25 | art studies | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management | | Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer applications programming, computer networking | | Hospitality | 15 | hospitality administration | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training | | Medical administration | 9 | medical records tech | | office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, receptionist | | Music | 8 | music | | Engineering | 6 | engineering | | Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art, film and photography | | Therapy and Counselling | 3 | communication disorders services, substance abuse Counselling | | Engineering Technician | 3 | environmental control tech | | Education and Teaching | 2 | physical education teaching |
Contact: Holyoke Community College
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
General Phone: (413) 552-2001
http: //www.mass.edu
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