Howard College

Howard College is located in Big Spring, Texas. This school was established back in 1945 and it currently serves a little bit over 4600 students. Howard College offers students 41 majors in 17 different programs. Students will be able to pursue associate’s degrees at this school and will also have many certificate opportunities to consider. This college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Howard College is also known for having a good athletic department. The school competes in region 5 of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). There are various men’s and women’s team sports available as well as cheerleading.

Howard College nursing students can pursue associate’s degrees in nursing at this school as well as certificates in vocational nursing. There is an LVN-to-RN transition track designed for current LVNs who want to move up to become RNs. The nursing program at this school is approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing. It also has the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).