The Counseling and Advising Department at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) held an open orientation meeting for Foundation Program students. The meeting was attended by a number of faculty and administrative staff, as well as student services officials from the Admission and Registration, and Counseling departments.
The meeting included informative and educational presentations about the academic programs, specializations, and academic credentials offered by the college. It also covered counseling and advice services, student affairs policies at CCQ, as well as registration and student procedures. Moreover, the meeting addressed discussions relevant to Foundation Program students, aiming to guide them towards a successful academic and professional future. It also highlighted in-demand specializations in the job market. New students were provided with academic plans to maximize their educational opportunities at the college and help them smoothly navigate their years of study without any obstacles. This ensures they have a high-quality academic and healthy environment.
The meeting was attended by the Academic Counseling team, Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghushami, Head of the Information Technology Department, and Dr. Mustapha El-Halabi, Head of Engineering Technology Department in the Science and Technology Division. Dr. Al-Ghushami emphasized that this meeting serves as a platform for students to clarify the admission procedures, requirements, study plan, and graduation criteria. Additionally, it aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the courses offered at the college.
He also discussed the two main programs in the Information Technology department: the Associate Diploma in Information Technology and the Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Network Security. He mentioned the available job opportunities in these fields, ranging from IT support technicians, intrusion detection specialists, digital forensic examiners, and Chief Information Security Officers to cybersecurity specialists. Additionally, Dr. Al-Ghushami emphasized the strategic partnerships established by CCQ with prestigious international IT institutions such as Huawei, Cisco, Microsoft, and IBM. This highlights the college's commitment to enhancing industry-related education.
Dr. El-Halabi also spoke about the four academic degrees offered by the Engineering Technology department, which are: Associate Diploma in Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Associate Diploma in Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He emphasized that the term "Technology" in the granted degrees distinguishes the Engineering department at CCQ from other engineering departments in local universities, as the program tends to follow a more practical and applied approach. There is a focus on the implementation and application of engineering principles, as well as highlighting skills, laboratory work, and real-world applications.
