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The Manual Machinist program prepares students to manufacture precision parts used in industrial, medical, and commercial applications. Students learn to operate manual machine tools such as lathes, mills, saws, and grinders to cut, drill, and finish metal components. The program also emphasizes blueprint reading, precision measurement, and quality control techniques to ensure accuracy and meet industry standards.

The AAS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology trains students to become skilled technicians and CNC operators capable of working in a wide range of manufacturing industries.

The Marketing program at Houston City College offers industry-focused, student-centered courses designed to prepare graduates for today’s fast-changing business environment. Students can pursue either a certificate or an AAS degree while learning key concepts in marketing, retailing, selling, consumer behavior, e-commerce, advertising, and marketing strategy.

The Department of Mathematics at Houston City College provides a strong learning environment for studying mathematics, serving approximately 70 majors and over 11,000 students each semester. Career opportunities for graduates with mathematical training continue to grow, especially in STEM fields such as aviation, communications, oil and gas, real estate, and banking.

The Maximize Resilience with Business Continuity Planning program area equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to develop strategies that help organizations continue critical operations during and after disruptions. Students learn how to identify risks, create recovery plans, and support organizational resilience through effective business continuity planning and response strategies.

The program trains individuals to become multi-skilled technicians capable of supporting a wide range of duties within ambulatory health care settings. Students gain essential clinical, administrative, and patient-care skills that prepare them to work effectively in fast-paced outpatient environments, medical offices, and specialty clinics. Through hands-on training and foundational instruction, graduates are equipped to contribute to high-quality patient care and the efficient operation of ambulatory health care systems.

The Medical Business Office Professional program prepares students for administrative careers in healthcare facilities and insurance offices. Students gain knowledge and practical skills in medical terminology, patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical records management, billing, collections, and financial reporting. The program equips graduates with the clerical and customer service skills needed to support daily healthcare business operations.

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program prepares students for vital roles in healthcare by training them to perform laboratory tests that support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Through hands-on laboratory experience and rigorous coursework, students develop skills in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and laboratory safety, leading to careers in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories or continued education in the clinical sciences.

The Multidisciplinary Studies Program provides students with a flexible and individualized pathway to achieve their academic and career goals. By integrating coursework across multiple disciplines, the program fosters the development of critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, while allowing students to tailor their education to their specific interests. Graduates are well prepared for transfer to four-year institutions, career advancement, and a wide range of professional opportunities in today’s dynamic workforce. Houston City College offers Multidisciplinary Studies concentrations in Economics, Geography, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sociology, and Philosophy.

The Economics program at Houston City College prepares students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally in today’s globally competitive environment. Through engaging coursework and practical analysis of economic systems, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills that apply across a wide range of careers and academic pathways.

Geography explores the relationships between people, places, and environments across the world. At HCC, the Geography program provides students with opportunities to better understand spatial patterns, human-environment interactions, and the global issues that shape our communities and daily lives.

Kinesiology and exercise science professionals examine the scientific principles underlying human movement, with an emphasis on biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and motor function. Academic programs in this field prepare students for a range of careers in health, fitness, rehabilitation, and performance sciences.

The HCC philosophy program provides students opportunities to explore and cultivate open, critical ways to understand the search for truth and to examine the moral implications of thinking and action in an increasingly technologically driven multicultural world.

Sociology explores the many forces that shape human society and everyday life. Students examine topics such as culture, social institutions, organizations, race and ethnicity, gender, social inequality, technology, deviant and criminal behavior, collective behavior, and social movements. Through the study of social interactions and systems, sociology helps students better understand the complexities of communities, relationships, and social change.

The Multidisciplinary Studies in Studio Art award prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions to complete a baccalaureate degree in art. Studio Art and Art History is the study of visual art and culture. The curriculum focuses on the examination and creation of visual artworks that are informed by wide-ranging concerns, including the formal elements of art and principles of design, technological and social issues and personal expression.