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HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022www.hccfl.edu/ 12021-2022 CATALOGHillsborough Community CollegeCONTENTSAcademic Policies . 27Accreditation . 3Admissions and Registration . 10Associate Degree . 42Associate in Arts Degree . 43Associate in Science Degree . 81Calendar – Student Services . 4College Credit Certificates . 139College Preparatory Curriculum . 40Course Descriptions. 183Disability Services . 31Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Educational Equity . 2Fees and Financial Information . 19Financial Aid. 21Health Science Programs . 84Locations, HCC . 9Mission Statement . 2Program Placement Rates . 173Postsecondary Adult Vocational Programs . 167Records Policies . 37Registration . 16Residency Requirements . 15Student Activities . 33Student Housing . 32Student Policies . 34Student Services . 31Technical Programs . 105www.hccfl.eduHillsborough Community College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, offerings, requirements and any provision announced in this catalog at any time as circumstances require.

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022PresidentDr. Ken AtwaterBoard of Trustees 2021-2022Hillsborough Community College is governed by aBoard of Trustees appointed by the Governor.Mr. Arthur “Chip” Diehl III – Vice ChairMr. Randall Reid – ChairMr. Gregory CelestanMr. Brian LamettoMs. Nancy WatkinsMr. Bruce Wills – StudentVisionTo promote a thriving community in which studentsachieve their full potential by providing access to an af fordable, innovative, high quality, and lifelong education.MissionTo transform lives by providing open access to an ex ceptional teaching and learning environment that inspiresstudents to contribute to the local community and globalsociety.ValuesAs one college, we dedicate ourselves to: Student SuccessHelping our students achieve their full potential byproviding exceptional teaching and support services. ServiceSupporting the economy and cultural vitality ofTampa Bay through dynamic programming and part nership. InclusionBuilding a diverse environment where all back grounds, beliefs and experiences are welcomed. SustainabilityEmbracing our role as a responsible steward of the so cial, environmental and economic resources that havebeen entrusted to us. IntegrityOperating with transparency, accountability and thehighest level of professionalism. InnovationFostering a culture that welcomes the exploration ofnew ideas and creative endeavors.Equal Access/Equal Opportunity andEducational EquityHillsborough Community College is an equal ac cess/equal opportunity employer that makes employmentand education-related decisions without regard to race,color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex ual orientation, marital status or any other bias that is ormay be prohibited by law. In addition, the college doesnot discriminate in employment practices or in the admis www.hccfl.edu/ 2sion and treatment of students. HCC is committed to equi table treatment of all students and employees and to alearning and working environment free of discriminationand harassment for current as well as future students andemployees. The college provides equal educational op portunities to qualified individuals with disabilities andcomplies with, as well as, supports the Americans withDisabilities Act.HCC’s equity officer ensures compliance with federaland state laws prohibiting discrimination and sexual har assment.Employees and students who believe they have been avictim of discrimination or sexual harassment should con tact:Cheryl Gonzalez, Chief Diversity OfficerGWS District Administration Center39 Columbia DriveTampa, FL 33606Telephone: 253-7043Email: cgonzalez159@hccfl.edu

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022www.hccfl.edu/ 3AccreditationHillsborough Community College is accreditedby the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, certificates and diplomas. Contactthe Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 orcall 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Hillsborough Community College.Hillsborough Community College also meets therequirements of the following: The Florida Department of Education The Joint Review Committee on Education in conjunc tion with the Committee on Allied Health Educationand Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American MedicalAssociation Committee on Accreditation of the National Associa tion of Schools of Music (NASM). The Florida Depart ment of Education will accept credit earned at HCC tosatisfy various teacher certification requirements. Inaddition: The State of Florida approves HCC for veteran’straining. The State of Florida recognizes HCC as a training center for Emergency Medical Services. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement certifiesHCC as a regional training center for law enforcement,corrections, and correctional probation officers.Multiple national organizations accredit or approveHCC’s health sciences and career programs: The Counseling and Human Services program by theCouncil for Standards in Human Service Education,3337 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314,https://www.cshse.org, (571) 257-3959. The Culinary Management and Restaurant Manage ment programs by the Accrediting Commission of theAmerican Culinary Federation’s Foundation (ACFF) The Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs bythe Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chi cago Avenue, Chicago, IL ndards, (312) 440‐4653. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program by theCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa tion Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 US Highway 19North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763,www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of theJoint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical So nography (JRCDMS). The Dietetic Technician AS degree by the Accredita tion Council for Education in Nutrition and Dieteticsof the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S River side Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312)899-0040. The HCC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pro grams is fully accredited by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. In addition, the Paramedic program is accredited by theCommittee on Accreditation of Educational Programs,https://www.caahep.org/, upon the recommendationof the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Pro grams for the Emergency Medical Services Professions(CoAEMSP).The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accred ited by the Joint Review Committee on EducationalPrograms in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2000 130,#203, Edmond, OK 73003, (405) 285-0546,https://jrcnmt.orgThe Nursing (Associate Degree) R.N. program by theAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta,GA 30326; (404) 975-5000, fax (404) 975-5020,https://www.acenursing.org/The Opticianry program by the Commission on Opti cianry Accreditation, P.O. Box 592, Canton, New York,Attention: Debra White, Director of Accreditation,(703) 468-0566, director@COAAccreditation.com.The Radiography program by the Joint Review Com mittee on Education in Radiologic Technology(JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago,IL 60606-2901, (312) 704-5300, https://www.jrcert.org,mail@jrcert.orgThe Radiation Therapy program by the Joint ReviewCommittee on Education in Radiologic Technology,(JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5304,https://www.jrcert.org, mail@jrcert.orgThe Respiratory Care program is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care,1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244, (817)283-2835, https://www.coarc.com/The Veterinary Technology program is accredited bythe American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)Committee on Veterinary Technician Education andActivities (CVTEA), 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite100, Schaumberg, IL 60173-4360, (800) 248-2862.

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022www.hccfl.edu/ 4HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGEStudent Services Important Calendar Dates for StudentsFall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022For program specific dates, please see the program websites.FALL 2021SPRING 2022SUMMER 2022FINANCIAL AID PRIORITY DEADLINENOTE: Due date for submitting all financial aid docu‐ments to ensure financial aid awarding by the paymentdue date.Financial Aid Refunds 4/229/28/212/23/226/28/22or visit https://www.hccfl.edu/paying‐college/re‐First Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin***or visit rmationPRIORITY REGISTRATION urrent and former students w/30 credit hours4/13/2111/2/213/22/22Current and former students w/1‐29 credit hours4/19/2111/8/213/28/22New students/Non‐degree/Dual Enrollment/Transient4/26/2111/15/214/4/22First Day of ClassFirst Day of ClassFirst Day of ClassNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of registration.7/16/2112/10/21REGULAR TERM BEGINS/ENDS8/16/21 – 12/7/211/10/22 ‐ 5/9/225/16 – 8/8/2216‐Week Classes Begin/End8/16/21 ‐ 12/7/211/10/22 ‐ 5/9/22N/AState Employee and Senior CitizenPAYMENT DUE DATES ****Payment Due DateNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of registration.Drop/AddDeadline for RefundFinancial Aid Refunds Begin orvisit t Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin orvisit tionLast Day to Withdraw “W” grade12‐Week Classes Begin/EndPayment Due DateNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of registration.Drop/AddDeadline for 23/2210/22/213/24/22N/A9/13 – 12/7/212/7 – 5/9/22N/A5/16 – 25/16‐20/229/17/212/11/225/20/22

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022Financial Aid Refunds Begin orvisit t Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin orvisit tionLast Day to Withdraw with “W” Gradewww.hccfl.edu/ 5/222/14 – 5/2/225/16 – 8/225/16‐20/22Deadline for RefundFinancial Aid Refunds Begin orvisit t Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin orvisit tion9/25/21*2/18/225/20/22Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade11/6/21*10‐Week Classes Begin/EndPayment Due DateNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of registration.Drop/Add8‐Week Classes Begin/EndPayment Due DateNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of registration.Drop/AddDeadline for RefundFinancial Aid Refunds Begin orvisit www/hccfl.edu/paying‐for‐college/refundsFirst Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin orvisit www/hccfl.edu/financial‐aid/loan informationLast Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade8‐Week Classes Begin/EndPayment Due DateNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of registration.Drop/Add11/3/219/21/21 – 16/21 ‐ 10/6/214/3/22*6/27/221/10 – 3/7/225/31 – /7/21 ‐ 12/7/213/8 – *N/ADeadline for RefundFinancial Aid Refunds Begin orvisit www/hccfl.edu/paying‐for‐college/refundsFirst Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin orvisit www/hccfl.edu/financial‐aid/loan /212/23/22N/ALast Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade11/12/214/17/22N/A6‐Week Classes Begin/EndN/AN/A5/16 – 6/27/22Payment Due DateNOTE: After payment due date, course fees are due attime of 22Deadline for RefundFinancial Aid Refunds Begin orvisit www/hccfl.edu/paying‐for‐college/refundsFirst Time Loan Borrow Refunds Begin orvisit www/hccfl.edu/financial‐aid/loan Last Day to Withdraw with “W” GradeN/AN/A6/10/22N/AN/A6/28 – 8/8/226‐Week Classes Begin/End