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The online Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences is a liberal arts degree available from Hillsborough Community College.  This is a transfer degree that is designed for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in liberal arts.  Students will complete general education requirements that can then be transferred to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a variety of fields.  This is a flexible degree in liberal arts, allowing students to explore different areas to discover interests and possible careers, preparing them to decide what field they want to major in for the bachelor’s degree. 

You will be able to study such fields as:

• Linguistics
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Ethnic Studies
• Social Sciences
• Journalism
• Computer Science

The online Associate in Arts in Business Administration is available from Hillsborough Community College.  This program is a transfer track, designed for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor’s degrees in business.  Many, if not all, of the credits earned can be transferred to the bachelor’s degree program.  Students can choose to specialize in such fields as accounting, economics, finance, insurance, marketing, or management at the baccalaureate level. 

This program prepares you for careers in management positions in almost every business and industry, including:

• Sales
• Accounting
• Labor Negotiating
• Business Owners

The online Associate in Arts in Hospitality Administration Management is available from Hillsborough Community College.  This is a transfer track degree designed for students who plan to pursue bachelor’s degrees in the hospitality field.  With this flexible program, students complete general education credits and meet the prerequisite requirements for entry into hospitality administration programs at four-year institutions.  With many, if not all, of the credits earned being transferred to the bachelor’s program, this is a way for students to get a head start and enter the four-year institution with a year or more of the work completed. 

The curriculum consists of courses that may include:

• Introduction to Computers and Technology
• English Composition
• Public Speaking
• Calculus for Business and Social Science
• Introduction to Hospitality Industry Management
• Humanities General Education

The Associate in Science in Business Administration & Management, an online business administration degree, prepares students for careers in business.  Students prepare for management or supervisory positions in business, industry, and government.  Coursework will teach basic skills in a broad range of business functions.  You will study topics including:

• Accounting
• Computer usage
• Management
• Marketing

With the flexibility of online learning students are able to successfully balance their educations, careers, and family lives.

Hillsborough Community College offers an online Computer Programming Specialist Certificate. The online programming degree develops professional skills for entry-level positions in Computer Programming.

Students learn modern programming languages including C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and Java. Graduates will be qualified for jobs such as computer programmer aide, junior programmer, senior programmer, data manager, mid-range computer specialist, and programmer analyst. Courses can also be applied toward an associate’s degree.

Hillsborough Community College offers an online Database Administrator Certificate. The online database administration degree develops professional skills for entry-level positions working with and managing databases.

Students learn how to install and configure database management systems (DBMS). Credits from this certificate can be applied toward an Associate of Science degree in Database Technology.

With more and more confidential information being stored online, there is a growing need for students who have graduated from this online cyber security associate’s degree. Learn to protect this information. This degree leads to positions as systems administrators, intelligence analysts, network engineers, information security managers, network security engineers, or information systems analysts. Courses, available 100% online, will likely include:

• Introduction to Computers and Technology
• Database Management I 
• Programming Logic

This online cyber security degree is designed to be followed-up with a four-year degree in computer and information technology security.

The online Associate in Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies prepares students for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field or to transfer to a four-year university to seek bachelor’s degrees.  A variety of tracks are available within the program depending on the student’s career goals.  Career specializations may include fingerprint training, private security and investigations, victim advocacy, and crime analysis.  Coursework provides a background in topics including the history, philosophy, organization, management, and operation of the criminal justice system. 

Graduates will be prepared to work in a wide variety of positions, including:

• Juvenile Justice
• Private Security
• Law Enforcement
• Corrections
• Intervention Programs
• Probation and Parole

The online Associate in Science in Fire Science Technology degree program can be used as a stepping-stone to the Fire Science Management or Business Administration Management baccalaureate degree program at Northwood University.  This degree also prepares students for careers as fire officers, fire instructors, fire investigators, building inspectors, and more.  The curriculum combines technical study and coursework.  Courses cover topics including mathematics, English, physical science, and liberal arts.  With this combination you will have the knowledge necessary to advance into supervisory or management positions.

Prepare for an important role in a law office with this online paralegal degree. As a paralegal you will assist a licensed attorney. Engage in legal research, case development, preparation of legal documents and trial exhibits, analyzing information, interviewing clients, assisting in office management, and other responsibilities unique to the legal profession.  

Upon completion of this degree, you will be prepared to sit for national certification exams. You will also be granted admission into the Legal Studies bachelor’s degree program at Florida Gulf Coast University or St. Pete College.

Prepare for an important role in a law office with this online paralegal degree. As a paralegal you will assist a licensed attorney. Graduates will work in a law office, corporation, or government agency. Courses, available 100% online, will likely include:

• Introduction to the Paralegal Profession 
• Tort Law
• Writing and Research

Upon completion of this degree, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant Exam.

Hillsborough Community College offers an online Associate in Arts in Education & Teacher Preparation degree.  This is a transfer program that is intended for students planning to further their studies in education by transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.  With this degree, you will complete general education requirements and begin courses in the field of Education.  Many, if not all, credits earned can then be used toward a bachelor’s degree.  Students are able to save time and money as they work toward their goals of becoming teachers. 

Courses in the program may include:

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• English Composition
• College Algebra
• Public Speaking
• History General Education

The online Associate in Arts in Math Education & Teacher Preparation is available from Hillsborough Community College.  This is a transfer track degree program designed for students who want to become teachers.  With this curriculum, you will be prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university in the mathematics education field to finish earning a bachelor’s degree.  Many, if not all, of the credits earned in the Associate of Arts degree program will transfer to the four-year institution. 

Courses in this program may include:

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• Public Speaking
• Biological Science General Education
• Introduction to Diversity for Educators
• Calculus and Analytical Geometry

The Associate in Arts in Psychology is an online psychology degree available from Hillsborough Community College.  This is a transfer program designed for students planning to pursue bachelor’s degrees in psychology at a four-year college or university.  The curriculum provides the lower division psychology major courses that are required at many four-year institutions while also teaching students the core principles and practices of the psychology field.  You will gain a strong foundation in research methods, statistics, and biological aspects of behavior. 

Elective courses can be taken to develop knowledge of:

• Human behavior
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills