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The College of Southern Maryland is a public, regional community college located in La Plata, Maryland. It was established on September 1, 1958. The college operates campuses and training centers in St. Mary's County, Charles County and Calvert County. CSM offers more than 120 programs of study, including Associate of Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degree programs. It also offers several continuing education certificates and career training programs.
CSM’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations, which include BACCHUS Peer Education Network, International Club, Phi Beta Lambda - Alpha Pi Chapter and Phi Theta Kappa. The college also fields several men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams, which participate in the NCJAA,Division III.
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Campus Location8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
USA
Main Tel: (301) 934-2251
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
College Of Southern Maryland HighlightsWhere College Of Southern Maryland stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- 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 | 724 | 27 | | 1-2 year certificate | 246 | 25 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at College Of Southern Maryland was 7,741 in 2007 (4,653 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 | $ 4,724 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,020 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,290 |
Financial Aid: College Of Southern Maryland 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 | | 88 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 38 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
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 (258 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (66 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (36 awarded) - Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (14 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (24 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (346 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (90 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Health and Physical Education/Fitness
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (35 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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