College of Southern Maryland

The College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, Maryland, United States, is a public, regional community college, serving Southern Maryland's Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties.HistoryIn September 1958, the predecessor to today's CSM, Charles County Junior College, began evening classes at La Plata High School. In 1960, the college added an apprenticeship program. In 1968, Charles County Community College began construction of the Career Education and Administration Building on what is now the main CSM campus in La Plata, Maryland. On July 1, 2000 the college officially became the College of Southern Maryland. CSM celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2008 with events marking its history.Programs of studyThe College of Southern Maryland offers 120 programs of study including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degree programs. Furthermore, CSM offers a wide range of continuing education certificates and career training programs such as computer programming and repair, truck driving, nursing or veterinary assistances to name a few.AccreditationCSM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its business, physical therapy, and nursing programs have specialized accreditation by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, American Physical Therapy Association, and National League for Nursing, respectively.