Houston community college responsibly serves numerous students in a major metropolitan region of Texas. Houston Community College has been listed among the top three institutions in a ranking of similar educational institutions in the Untied States. Approximately 55,000 students complete various courses of training from the community college in Houston every year. This college system covers a significant area, stretching from Houston, to Stafford and Missouri city.
The colleges which fall under the Houston Community College system are:
- Central College: this is the main college, located in the midtown district of the city of Houston.
- Northeast College: this college is divided into four centers that are administered in conjunction with the main northeast center.
- Coleman College: this college is dedicated to health sciences; training people for health care jobs and jobs in related industries.
- Southwest College: the south west section of the Houston community college system is located in Missouri city and Stafford.
- Southeast College: the campus for this college is located in two buildings in the city of Houston.
- Northwest College: this college has three campuses; Westgate Campus, Town & Country campus and Katy Mills Career Training center.
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In addition to programs on the campuses, the community college also offers the facility of distance education. Distance learning courses are conducted through the internet, broadcast TV and Video cassette. The educational programs can be easily accessed thru HCCTV on channel 19.
The cities and towns that are served by the Houston Community college system include Spring Valley, Katy, Piney Point Village, Hedwig Village, Bunker Hill Village, Stafford, Missouri City and Hunters Creek Village. Most educational institutions in Houston operate under the community college umbrella. Almost half of Jacinto city is also served by the community college of Houston.
The libraries of Houston Community College are located at various sites within each of the major colleges and campuses. Central Campus Library, Northline Campus Library, Coleman College Library, Town & Country College Library and West Loop Campus library are some of libraries of the Houston community college system.
For more information about the Houston Community College system, dial 713-718-2000 or visit the official website. Houston Community College also offers online degree programs for those who wish to extend their qualifications without giving up their jobs .
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