Associate in Science Degrees and Certificates

On Your Time. On Your Terms. On Your Path.

Our Associate in Science (AS) degrees and College Credit Certificates (CCC) provide high-quality training to prepare you for quick entry into a variety of industries. Many CCCs serve as foundations to AS degrees, and some AS degrees are accepted at universities toward bachelor's degrees. See our articulation agreements for more information.

While the skills you develop here will follow you anywhere, many HCC graduates choose to remain in the Tampa Bay area and give back to our community. Explore the ways you can grow with us.

Accounting & Business

Accounting, business, entrepreneurship, human resources and supply chain management—we've got them all.

Architecture and Building Trades

Artistic talent, attention to detail and interest in technology are strong traits for these professions. Let us put your skills to work.

Communications

Get hands-on production training in broadcast, TV and media, motion picture, and video editing.

Counseling and Human Services

Develop the tools for life-changing careers in counseling and human services, social work and rehabilitation.

Education

Prepare to work with pre-kindergarten children, transfer to earn a bachelor's degree, or apply your bachelor's to become a teacher in Hillsborough County.

Engineering

Computer engineering, electronic engineering, and transferring to earn a Bachelor's degree are all options for you here.

Environment

Our aquaculture and environmental sciences programs provide excellent hands-on training for careers in natural resources.

Health and Medical

With more than 30 degrees and certificates in the health industry, we can get you started on a rewarding career today.

Hospitality and Culinary

From becoming a pastry chef to managing a restaurant or hotel, develop the skills you need to succeed in this exciting field.

Information Technology

From computer programming to homeland security, discover more than 40 degrees that teach the skills you desire.

Office Administration

Get ready to tackle great careers in office administration, records management and medical coder/biller fields.

Law, Public Safety and Security

If you enjoy serving the community, discover opportunities in corrections, criminology, fire, law enforcement, paralegal services and private investigation.

Transportation

If you like working with your hands, our automotive, bus and truck collision and repair programs may be for you. We also offer training in logistics and industrial management.

Veterinary Technology

HCC is proud to offer this excellent program that is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Welding

Gain a solid foundation and advanced knowledge of many welding applications in preparation for AWS certification and a career in the welding field of your choice.