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Chesapeake College was established in the year 1965 in Maryland, United States. It was the first regional community college of Maryland. The college offers classes in the following campuses:
- Cambridge Center
- Center for Allied Health, Easton
- Wye Mills Campus
Chesapeake College offers a number of degrees and certificate programs in the fields of accounting, computer science, business administration, criminal justice, human services, engineering technologies, fine arts, performing arts, nursing, and teacher education, among others.
The college's athletics department fields teams in basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Skipjacks. In addition, there are several on-campus clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Outdoors Club, Peake Disc Golf Club, Chesapeake College Student Educators Association, Students for the Arts, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Student Nursing Organization.
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Campus Location1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, MD 21679-0008
USA
Main Tel: (410) 822-5400
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Chesapeake College HighlightsWhere Chesapeake College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 191 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 40 | 19 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Chesapeake College was 2,620 in 2007 (1,509 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,824 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,980 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Chesapeake College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 4 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 52 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Physics Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (4 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (3 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (5 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (76 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (19 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (46 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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