Academic overview
Start with a goal, then build a schedule around it.
QHCC organizes programs into practical pathways so students can understand requirements, compare transfer options, and select classes with confidence. Students may pursue associate degree preparation, certificate study, English-language development, or general education courses.
Academic pathways
Business & Entrepreneurship
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
Computer Science & Data
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
Health Sciences
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
Education & Human Development
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
English Language Studies
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
Digital Media & Communication
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
Hospitality & Tourism
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
General Education Transfer
Advisors help students choose courses that support transfer, certificate completion, or career entry.
Sample course catalog
Course catalog pages include units, prerequisites, descriptions, and planning notes for transfer and career pathways.
| Course | Title | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Examines business organizations, management, ethics, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship. |
| BUS 210 | Business Analytics and Decision Making | 3 | Uses spreadsheets, basic statistics, and case studies to support business planning and operations decisions. |
| CIS 105 | Computer Applications for College and Career | 3 | Builds practical skills in documents, spreadsheets, presentations, cloud tools, and workplace productivity. |
| COLL 100 | College Success Seminar | 1 | Introduces campus resources, academic planning, time management, study habits, and advising expectations. |
| COMM 115 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | Studies communication theory, listening, conflict, culture, and professional interaction. |
| COMM 140 | Media Writing | 3 | Introduces audience, news writing, public relations, web copy, and ethical communication. |
Transfer and completion planning
Students planning to continue toward a bachelor’s degree work with counselors to map general education, major preparation, and application timelines. Career-focused students can choose shorter certificate sequences that build job-ready skills.
