Apr 27, 2024

Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Appendices


Appendix I - Advanced Placement Exams Appendix II - Cambridge Assessment International Appendix III - CLEP Appendix IV - DSST (formerly DANTES) Appendix V - International Baccalaureate (IB) Appendix VI - Residency Policy Appendix VII - Academic Eligibility Guidelines for Financial Assistance Recipients Appendix VIII Student Transfer Policies Appendix IX - Departmental Examinations	Appendix X - Disclosure of Student Information and Rights of Students Under FERPA Appendix XI - Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure Appendix XII- Statewide Instructional Programs Appendix XIII- Designated Health Manpower Shortage Programs Appendix XIV - Online Programs

Appendix I - Advanced Placement Exams

Advanced Placement	Score	Credit Hours, Course Equivalent
African American Studies	3-5	3 credits, LAN Elective (can be used to fulfill the Humanities General Education requirement and Cultural and Global Awareness Core Requirement)
Art History	3	3 credits, ART 1030
	4-5	3 credits, ART 1010
Biology	3	4 credits, BIO 1010 /BIO 1010L or BIO 1020 /BIO 1020L
	4	8 credits, Choose Two Courses: BIO 1010 /BIO 1010L or BIO 1020 /BIO 1020L or BIO 1060 /BIO 1060L
	5	8 credits, Choose Two Courses: BIO 1010 /BIO 1010L , BIO 1020 /BIO 1020L , BIO 1060 /BIO 1060L , BIO 1070 /BIO 1070L
Chemistry	3	4 credits, CHE 1200 /CHE 1200L
	4 or 5	8 credits, CHE 1200 /CHE 1200L and CHE 1210 /CHE 1210L
Chinese Language and Culture	3	3 credits, LAN Elective
	4-5	6 credits, LAN Elective
Comparative Government and Politics	3-5	3 credits, POL 1050
Computer Science
Computer Science A	3-5	3 credits, CSC 1100
Principles	3-5	3 credits, ITS 1055
Economics
Macro	3	3 credits, ECN 1200
	4-5	3 credits, ECN 2025
Micro	3	3 credits, ECN 1200
	4-5	3 credits, ECN 2020
English
Literature and Composition	3-5	3 credits, ENG 1020
Language and Composition	3-5	3 credits, ENG 1010
Environmental Sciences	3-5	4 credits, ENV 1300 /ENV 1300L
European History	3 4-5	3 credits, Humanites General Education Elective 6 credits, Humanities General Education Elective
French Language and Culture	3 4-5	3 credits, FRE 2010 [Inactive] 6 credits, FRE 2010 and FRE 2020
German Language and Culture	3 4-5	3 credits, LAN Elective 6 credits, LAN Elective
Human Geography	3-5	3 credits, GRY 1020
Italian Language and Culture	3 4-5	3 credits, LAN Elective 6 credits, LAN Elective
Japanese Language and Culture	3 4-5	3 credits, LAN Elective 6 credits, LAN Elective
Latin	3 4-5	3 credits, LAN Elective 6 credits, LAN Elective
Mathematics
CALC AB	3-5	4 credits, MTH 1200
CALC BC	3-5	4 credits, MTH 1200 and MTH 1210
Pre-Calculus	3-5	4 credits, MTH 1150
Statistics	3-5	3 credits, MTH 1015
Music Theory	3, 4 or 5	3 credits, Music Elective
Physics
PHY C Part I - Mechanics	3-5	4 credits, PHY 1310
PHY C Part II - Electricity and Magnetism	3-5	4 credits, PHY 2300
Physics - 1	3-5	4 credits, PHY 1110
Physics - 2	3-5	4 credits, PHY 1120
Psychology	3-5	3 credits, PSY 1010
Spanish Language and Culture	3	6 credits, SPA 1010 and SPA 1020
Spanish Language and Culture	4-5	6 credits, SPA 2010 and SPA 2020
Studio Art	3-5	3 credits, ART 1030
World History: Modern	3-5	3 credits, HST 1015
United States Government and Politics	3-5	3 credits, POL 1010
United States History	3	3 credits, HST 1031 or HST 1032

Appendix II - Cambridge Assessment International

AICE Exam Name	AS Level Credit Awarded For CSM Course	Passing Score	A Level Credit Award for CSM Course
Accounting	3 credits, ACC 2010	A-C	6 credits, ACC 2010 , ACC 2020
Biology	4 credits, BIO 1060/BIO 1060L	A-B	8 credits, BIO 1060 /BIO 1060L , BIO 1070 /BIO 1070L
Business	3 credits, BAD 1015	A-C	3 credits, BAD 1015
Chemistry	4 credits, CHE 1200/CHE 1200L	A-B	8 credits, CHE 1200 /CHE 1200L , CHE 1210 /CHE 1210L
Economics	3 credits, ECN 2020	A-C	6 credits, ECN 2020 , ECN 2025
English - Language OR	3 credits, ENG Elective	A-C	6 credits, ENG 1010 , ENG 1020
Language & Literature		A-C
English Literature	3 credits, ENG Elective	A-C	6 credits, ENG 2010 , ENG Elective
History-American	3 credits, HST Elective	A-C	6 credits, HST 1031 , HST 1032
History	3 credits, HST Elective	A-C	3 credits, HST 1015
Mathematics	3 credits, MTH 1010	A-D	6 credits, MTH 1010 , MTH 1015
Music	3 credits, MUS 1020	A-D	3 credits, MUS 1020
Physics	4 credits, PHY 1110	A-B	8 credits, PHY 1110 , PHY 1120
Psychology	3 credits, PSY Elective	A-C	3 credits, PSY 1010
Sociology	3 credits, SOC Elective	A-C	3 credits, SOC 1010
Spanish	3 credits, SPA Elective	A-C	6 credits, SPA 1020 , SPA 2010

Appendix III - CLEP

CLEP General Examinations: No credits may be earned by taking the CLEP general examinations.

CLEP and DSST (formerly DANTES) Subject Examinations: These college-level subject examinations have been approved for credit in specific courses at the College of Southern Maryland:

CLEP and DSST scores and subject exam names may change. See the college’s website at www.csmd.edu/student-services/testing-services/credit-by-examination.

CLEP Subject Exam Name	Equivalent Course(s)	Acceptable Score
Financial Accounting	ACC 2010	50
Principles of Management	BAD 1210	50
Introductory Business Law	BAD 2070	50
Principles of Marketing	BAD 2610	50
Biology	BIO Elective	50
Chemistry	CHE 1050	50
Principles of Macroeconomics	ECN 2020	50
Principles of Microeconomics	ECN 2020	50
College Composition	ENG 1010	50
*College Composition Modular	ENG 1010	50
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature	ENG 1020	50
English Literature	ENG 2010	50
English Literature	ENG 2020	50
American Literature	ENG 2200	50
American Literature	ENG 2210	50
French Language - Level I	FRE 2010	50
French Language - Level II	FRE 2010	62
French Language - Level II	FRE 2020	62
Western Civilization I: Ancient Far East to 1648	HST 1011	50
Western Civilization II: 1648 to present	HST Elective	50
History of the United States I: Early Colonizations to 1877	HST 1031	50
History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present	HST 1032	50
Humanities	Humanities General Education Elective	50
*Social Sciences and History	HST Elective	50
Information Systems and Computer Applications	ITS 1010	50
German Language - Level 1	LAN Elective	50
German Language - Level II	LAN Elective	62
College Mathematics	MTH 1010	50
College Algebra	MTH 1120	50
*Precalculus	MTH 1150	50
Calculus	MTH 1200	50
American Government	POL 1010	50
Introductory Psychology	PSY 1010	50
Human Growth and Development	PSY 2050	50
*Introduction to Educational Psychology	PSY Elective	50
Natural Sciences	SCE Elective	50
Introductory Sociology	SOC 1010	50
Spanish Language - Level I	SPA 1010	50
Spanish Language - Level I	SPA 1020	50
Spanish Language - Level II	SPA 2010	63
Spanish Language - Level III	SPA 2020	72

Appendix IV - DSST (formerly DANTES)

DSST Subject Exam Name	Equivalent	Acceptable Score
Personal Finance	ACC 1025	400
*Principles of Finance	ACC 2681	400
Astronomy	AST 1010	400
Money and Banking	BAD Elective	400
Introduction to Business	BAD 1015	400
*Principles of Supervisor	BAD 1210	400
Business Mathematics	BAD 1300	400
Human Resource Management	BAD 2700	400
Organizational Behavior	BAD 2710	400
Criminal Justice	CJS 1015	400
Environmental Science	ENV 1300 /ENV 1300L	400
*Management Information Systems	ITS Elective	400
Computing and Information Technology	ITS 1010	400
*Fundmental of Cybersecurity	ITS 1055	400
*Principles of Physical Science I	PHY Elective	400

Appendix V - International Baccalaureate (IB)

Subject Area	Exam Title/Exam Level	Score	CSM Equivalents
Anthropology	Social and Cultural Anthropology-Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, SOC Elective
Arts	Visual Arts-Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, ART 1030
Biology	Biology-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, BIO Elective
Biology	Biology-Higher	5,6,7	4 credits, BIO 1060 /BIO 1060L
Business	Business-Standard & Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, BAD Elective
Chemistry	Chemistry-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, CHE 1050
Chemistry	Chemistry-Higher	5,6,7	4 credits, CHE 1200 /CHE 1200L
Chinese	Chinese-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, LAN Elective
Chinese	Chinese-Higher	5	3 credits, LAN Elective
Chinese	Chinese-Higher	6,7	6 credits, LAN Elective
Computer Science	Computer Science-Standard & Higher	5,6,7	8 credits, CSC 2591 /CSC 2592
Design Technology	Design Techology-Standard & Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, ART Elective
Economics	Economics-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, ECN 1200
Economics	Economics-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, ECN 1200 /ECN 2025
English	English A Literature-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, ENG Elective
English	English A Literature-Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, ENG Elective
Environmental Science	Environmental Science and Societies-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, ENV 1300
Film	Film-Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, ENG Elective
French	French-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, FRE 2010
French	French-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, FRE 2010 /FRE 2020
Geography	Geography-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, GRY 1020
Geography	Geography-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, GRY 1020 /GRY Elective
German	German-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, LAN Elective
German	German-Higher	5	3 credits, LAN Elective
German	German-Higher	6,7	6 credits, LAN Elective
Health	Health-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, WFS 1701
History	History-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, HST Elective
History	History-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, HST Elective
Information Techology	Information Technology in a Global Society-Standard or Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, ITS Elective
Italian	Italian-Standard or Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, LAN Elective
Latin	Latin-Standard or Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, LAN Elective
Mathematics	Mathematical Methods	4,5,6,7	3 credits, MTH 1010
Music	Music-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, MUS 1020
Music	Music-Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, MUS 1020
Philosophy	Philosophy-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, PHL 1010
Philosophy	Philosophy-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, PHL 1010 /PHL Elective
Physics	Physics-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, PHY Elective
Physics	Physics-Higher	5,6,7	4 credits, PHY 1110
Psychology	Psychology-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, PSY 1010
Psychology	Psychology-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, PSY 1010 /PSY Elective
Russian	Russian-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, LAN Elective
Russian	Russian-Higher	5,6,7	6 credits, LAN Elective
Spanish	Spanish-Standard	5	3 credits, SPA 2010
Spanish	Spanish-Standard	6,7	6 credits, SPA 2010 /SPA 2050
Spanish	Spanish-Higher	5	6 credits, SPA 2010 /SPA 2020
Spanish	Spanish-Higher	6,7	9 credits, SPA 2010 /SPA 2020 /SPA 2050
Theatre	Theatre-Standard	5,6,7	3 credits, THE 1010
Theatre	Theatre-Higher	5,6,7	3 credits, THE 1010

Appendix VI - Residency Policy

Policy

The residence status of students is determined at the time of admission to the college. Students will be considered in-county residents if they or the person who contributes more than one half of the student’s financial support maintain legal domicile in Charles County, Calvert County, or St. Mary’s County and have done so for a period of not less than three months prior to the date of admission to the college. Some non-immigrant visa holders and students without a valid status are not eligible to claim in-county residency, and they are subject to out of state tuition rates.

Students will be considered in-state residents if they or the person who contributes more than one half of the student’s financial support have maintained legal domicile in other parts of the state for not less than three months. Otherwise, the student shall be considered an out-of-state resident. Once residency requirements have been met, the student may petition to change the residency decision by completing a Residency Status Change Form as well as providing the appropriate Proof of Domicile documentation to the Admissions Department. Forms are available in the Admissions Department and online at www.csmd.edu/apply-register/forms and should be returned to the Admissions Department.

Domicile

For tuition purposes, domicile may be defined as a person’s permanent place of abode, where physical presence and possessions are maintained and where he or she intends to remain indefinitely; or the permanent place of abode of any person or persons contributing more than one half of the student’s financial support during the most recently completed year.

Proof of Domicile

At the time of admission, students will indicate their residency status. If information is received that would contradict or call into question the validity of the residency status, the student will be asked to provide proof of domicile and registration will be restricted until the question is resolved.

The college shall consider any or all of the following as factual bases for determining residency and will require two forms of evidence for substantiation:

Ownership or rental of local living quarters
Substantially uninterrupted physical presence, including the months when the student is not in attendance at the college
Pay stub with address or savings/investments statements
Payment of Maryland state and local piggyback income taxes on all income earned, including income earned outside the jurisdiction
Registration to vote in the state and county
Registration of a motor vehicle in the state, with a local address specified, if the person owns such a vehicle
Possession of a valid Maryland driver’s license, with a local address specified, if the person is licensed anywhere to drive a motor vehicle
Military orders

Change and Appeal of Residency Classification

A student shall be provided the opportunity to request a change in residency classification by submitting the Contact Information and Residency Status Update Change Form found on the Admissions Forms webpage and supporting Proof of Domicile evidence sited above. This form and documentation should be returned to the Admissions Department not later than the start date of the course(s) for which the residency status change is being requested. Residency changes are not retroactive for prior semesters attended. Change of physical address does not constitute automatic change of residency to in-county. The Contact Information and Residency Status Update Form and evidence must be submitted to change residency to in-county. A change of address to an out of service area (not within Charles, Calvert, or St. Mary’s Counties) will result in automatic residency change to in-state residency.

Nonresident Programs

Statewide Program

If any student is a resident of this state and enrolls in an instructional program that has been designated by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) as a statewide or regional program, the student shall pay only the student tuition and fees payable by a resident of the county that supports the community college. Students enrolling in a statewide program are eligible for the in-county tuition rate if the designated statewide program is not available at the community college in the student’s county of residence, or the program at the community college in the student’s county of residence has reached the program’s capacity. Students enrolling in a CSM statewide designated program must complete additional forms for verification of eligibility. These forms are available through the Admissions Department and must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the payment of tuition. A list of statewide programs can be found in Appendix IX. An up-to-date list can be found on the MHEC web site at www.mhec.state.md.us.

Health Manpower Program

A Maryland resident from outside Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary’s counties who enrolls in an instructional program that has been designated by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) as a health manpower shortage program, may be eligible for reduced tuition rates - pending State funding. Out-of-county students enrolling in a Health Manpower Shortage Program are required to pay out-of-county rates at the time of registration. If the State of Maryland funds this program, the College will apply State funds to a student’s account and issue any appropriate refunds in accordance with College policies and procedures. A list of designated programs, effective in January 2010, is included in Appendix X. An up-to-date list can be found on the MHEC web site at www.mhec.state.md.us. Students applying for designated programs must contact the Admissions Department for application information.

Out-of-State Nursing Students

Out-of-state nursing students may be considered residents for tuition purposes under the conditions set forth in COMAR 13B.07.02.03.G.

Contract Training

A student enrolled in a course contracted between the college and a business or industry that maintains facilities, operates, or does business in the state may be considered a Maryland resident or county resident for tuition purposes.

Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, as amended by Public Law 114-315 Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016, and Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.

As amended 38 U.S.C 3679(c) and sections 3510 require the following individuals be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fee purposes:

A veteran using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill ® - Active Duty Program), Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment), or Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill ®), of title 38, United States Code, who lives in the state of Maryland, in which the institution is located (regardless of his/her formal State of residence).

A dependent or spouse using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill ® benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) or Chapter 35 (Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program [DEA],who lives in the state of Maryland, in which the institution is located (regardless of their formal State of residence).

Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311(b)(9)) who lives in the state of Maryland, in which the institution is located (regardless of their formal State of residence).

Anyone using benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill ®- Active Duty Program) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of their formal State of residence).

Anyone using benefits under Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of their formal State of residence).

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Section 103 of Public Law 115-407

In accordance with Section 103 of Public Law 115-407, College of Southern Maryland will not:

Charge late fees on the portion of tuition and fees billable to the VA while VA tuition and fees payment is pending;
Withdraw the student for non-payment of the portion of tuition and fees billable to the VA while VA tuition and fees payment is pending;
Restrict student access to college facilities for non-payment on the portion of tuition and fees billable to the VA while VA tuition and fees payment is pending;
Require the student to access student loans or other financial assistance for the purpose of paying the portion of tuition and fees billable to the VA while VA tuition and fees payment is pending;

To qualify, by or on the first day of the enrollment period a student may be required to:

Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
Provide a written request to be certified (Benefits Request Form);
Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

Foreign Nationals

An individual immigration status will not preclude award of Maryland residency for tuition purposes if the individual has the legal capacity to establish domicile in Maryland.

Non-Immigrant Status

Some non-immigrant students are subject to out-of-state tuition rates. Students with an F-1 visa must enroll for a full-time course of study, which is a minimum of 12 credits/billable hours each semester. Prospective students with a temporary visa status such as J or B (visitors, business, exchange, etc.) should contact the Admissions Department to have their applications approved before registering for classes. Non-immigrant students other than F-1 international student visa holders may take as many credit courses as their college admission status permits, as long as the semester begins and ends within the duration of stay indicated on the I-94 in their passport. They are subject to the out-of-state tuition rates.

Appendix VII - Academic Eligibility Guidelines for Financial Assistance Recipients

The U.S. Department of Education requires the college to establish standards and monitor the academic progress of students receiving Title IV federal financial assistance. All forms of federal, Maryland, and college financial assistance are subject to the satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standard, outlined as follows. This policy includes three key elements: achieving an overall grade point average, completing your program within a maximum time frame that may not exceed 150 percent of the length of the student’s program, and successfully completing the necessary credits each academic year.

Students must complete (associate’s degree or certificate) requirements within a maximum time frame based on their credits attempted (150%). Credits attempted include AU, I, IP, F, FX, NA, P, W, WD, and WE. Example: A two-year degree program that requires 60 credits to complete is 60 x 1.5 = 90 credits; a one-year certificate program that is 32 credits/maximum time frame to complete is 32 x 1.5 = 48 credits.

NOTE: What does this mean for students changing academic programs? Example: You change your program from AA in business requiring 60 credits to AA in biology requiring 60 credits. You need 20 credits to receive your biology degree. At the time you changed the program, you have 85 credits attempted. Based on the 150% rule, you have 5 credits of eligibility, 60 on your first AA program in business x 1.5 = 90 credits; 90 credits minus 85 = 5 credits remaining of financial assistance eligibility. Prior to changing a program, consult with a financial assistance advisor on your campus.

In order to maintain satisfactory academic progress and continued eligibility for financial assistance, the time frames set in (1) require students to successfully complete 67% of attempted credits each academic year while maintaining the required minimum cumulative grade average (GPA), according to the chart below. Successful completion means a grade of A, B, C, D, or P. Audited classes are counted towards your total number of attempted credits and do count towards your completion rate.

NOTE: When the college calculates satisfactory academic progress, it includes all grades/classes and does nothing special for academic clemency (AC). Example: Official CSM transcript of 18 credits-6 are AC; GPA is figured on 12 credits SAP is calculated on all 18 credits attempted, which includes the 6 credits that are marked AC.

The student must meet minimum grade point average (GPA) requirements based on the number of credits attempted. Please see the chart below:

Credits Attempted	Minimum GPA	Required Completion %
0-5	N/A	67%
6-18	1.50	67%
19-31	1.75	67%
32-44	1.85	67%
45 or more	2.00	67%

Students enrolled in an associate’s degree program will be evaluated once each academic year. This will take place at the end of the spring semester. Students enrolled in a certificate program will be evaluated at the end of the fall and spring semesters. The student’s cumulative record will be used to determine satisfactory progress, not just the most recently completed semester. Semesters during which the student did not receive financial assistance will also be considered in determining satisfactory progress. If the student does not meet the minimum standards outlined above, his/her eligibility for financial assistance will be lost.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Example

Susan, a freshman at the college, enrolled in an associate’s degree program and attended full-time (12 credits per semester) during the past academic year. Her transcript reads as follows:

Fall 2022			Spring 2023
Course	Credits	Grade	Course	Credits	Grade
IRW 0900A	3*	P	MTH 1015	3	WD
FYS 1010	3	B	ENG 1010	3	D
PSY-1010	3	F	COM-1010	3	C
HST 1011	3	W	PSY-1010	3	AU

*equivalent credit

Susan’s cumulative GPA at the end of Spring 2022 is 1.50.

Thus far in her studies at the college, Susan has attempted 24 credits (12 in the Fall plus 12 in the Spring). Of those 24 attempted, Susan has successfully completed (received a grade of A, B, C, D, or P) 12 credits. To calculate her completion percentage:

12 credits completed = 50% completion percentage
24 credits attempted

Susan has not met the minimum GPA requirement of 1.75 based on 24 attempted credits and she has not met the minimum completion percentage requirement of 67%, and would therefore be considered to be making unsatisfactory academic progress. Susan would be ineligible to receive further financial assistance until she increased her completion percentage to 67% or higher and raised her cumulative GPA to the minimum standards based on the total number of attempted credits.

Appeal Process

A student whose academic progress is deemed “unsatisfactory” may appeal that determination to the Appeal Committee. The SAP appeal form and documentation of mitigating circumstances claimed by the student is required. Students can request the SAP appeal form by meeting with a Financial Assistance Advisor or can be downloaded from the CSM website at www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/forms. Under most circumstances appeals may be granted for the low GPA or less than 67% completion but not for the 150% rule.

Students who lost their eligibility to receive financial assistance and have regained the required 67% credits attempted vs. credits earned ratio and/or have regained the required minimum cumulative GPA may request reinstatement of financial assistance eligibility in writing (such as e-mail) to the Financial Assistance Department.

Students who have their SAP appeals approved are considered to be on Financial Aid Probation and may be required to meet with an Academic Advisor to complete a Financial Aid Success Plan. Students on Financial Aid Probation will have their SAP status reviewed every semester and if they are not meeting the terms of the appeal, the appeal will be revoked and the student will lose eligibility for financial assistance at CSM until such point as they are meeting the minimum SAP standards.

Effect of Course Withdrawals, Incompletes, Repetitions, or Non-Credit College Prep Courses on Satisfactory Progress

Withdrawals (“WD” grade): Withdrawal from a course will be considered unsatisfactory completion of that course.

Withdrawals (“WE” grade): Withdrawal from a course due to extreme circumstances, as defined by a national emergency. This course is not included in financial aid eligibility calculations.

Incomplete grade (“I” grade): An incomplete grade will be considered unsatisfactory completion of that course. If the student satisfactorily completes all outstanding work to make up the incomplete grade and later receives a satisfactory grade, the student’s financial assistance status will be re-evaluated accordingly.

Course repetition: Repeating a course counts as attempted credits, but does not count as completed credits. It also counts toward the 150% maximum time frame.

*** Non-credit College Prep courses: College Prep courses will be considered in the same way as any other courses (using their credit equivalencies) in calculating satisfactory progress. Students may not receive financial assistance for more than 30 equivalent credits of college prep courses. These credits will not affect the 150% time frame to complete their degree. Example: AA in business equals 60 credits. However, you must take 15 credits in college prep courses to assist you in obtaining that degree. So you would have 60 x 150% plus the 15 credits of college prep course work.

Audits: Changing a credit to an audit will affect your financial assistance. Audited classes are considered attempted credits for financial assistance eligibility purposes.

Return of Federal Funds Policy

When a student completely withdraws from the college while receiving Federal Title IV financial assistance, the Financial Assistance Department must determine what portion of the student’s semester federal financial assistance (not including Federal Work-Study funds) will need to revert to the federal programs. A student is considered to be completely withdrawn from CSM when they withdraw from all their classes and are not currently enrolled in any additional classes. The department must use a statutory return of federal funds policy, required by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended most recently in 2008.

The statutory formula requires the Financial Assistance Department to determine what portion of federal aid disbursed has been “earned” and what portion must be considered “unearned.”

Calculation of Title IV Financial Assistance Earned

The college must first determine the percentage of assistance earned by the student at the point in time when she/he withdraws completely. Up through the 60 % point in time in the term, the percentage of assistance earned is equal to the percentage of the term completed as of the day the student withdraws. If the withdrawal occurs after the 60 % point, the percentage of aid earned is 100 %.

Calculation of Title IV Financial Assistance Not Earned

The amount of assistance not earned by the student is calculated by subtracting the percentage earned (when less than 60 %) from 100 %. That percentage is then applied to total amount of grant and loan assistance that was disbursed for the semester.

Difference Between Amounts Earned and Amounts Received

If the student has received more grant or loan assistance than the amount earned, the unearned funds must be returned to the Title IV programs by the college or the student or both.

Responsibility of the College

The college must return to the Title IV programs the lesser of the following:

the unearned amount of Title IV assistance; or
the institutional charges (tuition, fees, and, in some cases, books) incurred for the semester, multiplied by the unearned percentage of Title IV grant and loan assistance.

Responsibility of the Student

The student returns unearned Title IV assistance minus the amount of the college returns. The U.S. Department of Education does not allow the college or the student any discretion regarding non-institutional costs. In most cases, when a student receives Title IV assistance greater than the amount of institutional charges, and completely withdraws from the college, they will have to return some of those federal funds.

Special considerations: When a student (or parent in the case of PLUS loans) is required to return a portion or all of loan proceeds, the calculated amount will be repaid according to the terms of the loan. In addition, the Department of Education recognizes that the neediest students have up-front school expenses and limited resources to meet those expenses. Therefore, students who must return grant funds themselves (over and above what the school returns) are given an additional consideration: the student’s grant repayment is reduced by half.

Order in Which Federal Funds Must Be Returned

Whether the college or the student or both must return federal funds, there is a prescribed order as to which federal program receives returned funds first, second, third, etc. That order is as follow

Unsubsidized Direct Loan
Subsidized Direct Loan
Direct PLUS Loan
Pell Grant
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
Federal SEOG
TEACH Grant

Return of Federal Funds Example

John, a freshman at the college, enrolls for the fall semester and incurs institutional charges of $1,260. He received a Federal Pell Grant of $1,000 and a Federal Direct Loan of $1,260. He withdraws from the college after completing 37 percent of the semester.

Percent of unearned Title IV aid: 100% - 37% = 63% unearned
Amount of unearned Title IV aid: $2,260 total Title IV aid x 63% unearned = $1,424 unearned
Amount of aid the college must return to the Title IV programs:

The college must return the lesser of the unearned amount of Title IV aid ($1,424 shown above), or the semester charges incurred, multiplied by the unearned percentage (63 percent shown above): $1,260 total semester charges x 63 percent unearned = $794 unearned.

The amount of $794 is the lesser of the two calculated unearned amounts, and the college must return this amount. In accordance with the return of federal funds formula, this amount will reduce the Federal Direct Loan that John borrowed for the fall semester.

As a result of this return of funds to the Title IV programs, John will owe $794 to the college for unpaid institutional charges.

Amount of aid the student must return:

The student must return the difference between the amount of unearned Title IV aid and the amount returned by the college: $1,424 unearned aid amount - $794 returned by the college = $630 to be returned by the student.

John will repay $466 of the required $630 to his Federal Direct Loan lender according to the terms of his loan. The remaining $164 amount that John must return is Federal Pell Grant funds, subject to the 50 percent reduction consideration given to the student; therefore, John will have to return $82 to the Pell Grant Program.

Appendix VIII - Student Transfer Policies

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Academic Credit.

(a) “Academic credit” or “credit” means the certification by the Registrar of a student’s successful completion of a course leading to a formal award granted by an institution of higher education.

(b) “Academic credit” or “credit” does not include credit awarded for remedial education.

(2) “Articulation agreement” means a written agreement for the awarding of credit by an institution of higher education for the completion of coursework or prior learning at another institution or entity.

(3) “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(4) “Course” means a collection of lessons that is intended to meet specific learning objectives and is measured in academic credits.

(5) “Course Transfer Agreement” means an articulation agreement regarding the award of credit by a receiving institution for courses completed at the sending institution that are not specific to the completion of an academic program at the receiving institution.

(6) “Credit for prior learning” means credit granted to a student from an institution of higher education for experiential learning or a nationally recognized standardized examination that has been assessed by the institution to be the equivalent of learning gained through formal collegiate instruction.

(7) “Cumulative grade point average” means the average of grades received for completed coursework at an institution.

(8) “First-time student” means a student who:

(a) Has earned a high school diploma or equivalent; and

(b) Has not earned any college credit from an institution of higher education subsequent to earning the high school diploma or equivalent.

(9) “First-time student with advanced standing” means a first-time undergraduate student who earned college credit from an institution of higher education prior to earning a high school diploma or equivalent.

(10) General Admission.

(a) “General admission” means admission to enroll as an undergraduate student at an institution of higher education.

(b) “General admission” does not include admission to a specific degree or certificate program.

(11) “General education requirement” means an institutional requirement under COMAR 13B.06.01.03.

(12) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in Education Article, § 10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(13) “Institution of postsecondary education” has the meaning stated in Education Article, § 10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(14) “Learning outcome” or “learning objective” means a description of the knowledge, skills, competencies, or expertise that a student is expected to obtain, exhibit, or meet upon the successful completion of a specific course or program.

(15) “Non-transfer student” means an undergraduate student who attends the same institution of higher education at which they initially enrolled and has not enrolled in a course of study at another institution of higher education since that initial enrollment.

(16) “Prior Learning Transfer Agreement” means an articulation agreement for a receiving institution to award academic credit for demonstrated proficiency, a satisfactory score on a specific assessment, applied experience, or other learning experience completed at an institution of postsecondary education or other entity.

(17) “Program” or “academic program” means a structured and coherent course of study with clearly defined learning objectives and intended student learning outcomes, leading to the award of a certificate or degree, that requires the completion of a specified number of course credits from among a prescribed group of general education, elective, and discipline-specific courses.

(18) “Program Transfer Agreement” means an articulation agreement between a receiving institution and a sending institution that sets forth the course and other degree requirements within a single bachelor’s degree program offered by the receiving institution that may be completed at the sending institution.

(19) “Receiving institution” means the institution of higher education to which a student desires to transfer courses and credits.

(20) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Higher Education.

(21) “Sending institution” means an institution of higher education at which a student was previously enrolled and earned academic credit.

(22) Transfer student” means an undergraduate student entering an institution for the first time who has successfully completed, after earning a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one course at another institution of higher education that is transferable to the institution the student is enrolling in.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.03 - Institutional Policies and Responsibilities

A. An institution shall establish written policies and procedures for transfer between public institutions that are consistent with this chapter.

B. The policies and procedures established under §A of this regulation shall address, at a minimum:

(1) Information sharing and communication between institutions;

(2) Availability of information to students and the public;

(3) Admission of transfer students to the institution;

(4) Admission of transfer students into specific academic programs;

(5) Number of credits that may transfer and the application of credits to program requirements;

(6) Transfer of general education courses and credits;

(7) Processes and standards for the evaluation of individual course equivalencies and credit for prior learning;

(8) Processes for the establishment of course transferability, including, but not limited to, Program Transfer Agreements and other articulation agreements;

(9) Process for individual students to request credit and course transfer; and

(10) The roles of the institutional transfer coordinator and other faculty and staff.

C. All policies and procedures established under this chapter shall ensure:

(1) Equitable treatment of non-transfer students, first-time students with advanced standing, and transfer students;

(2) That the evaluation of courses and credits for transfer maximizes the amount of credit awarded to a student;

(3) That students are not required to repeat equivalent coursework successfully completed at a sending institution; and

(4) That all information regarding transfer is available to other institutions, students, and the public.

D. Applicability of Policies to Students from Private and Out-of-State Institutions. Institutions are encouraged to use the standards set forth in Regulations .07-.11 of this chapter and the process set forth in Regulation .14D of this chapter to evaluate the transfer of courses and credits that were completed at a private or out-of-State institution of higher education.

E. Transfer Coordinators.

(1) An institution of higher education shall designate at least one transfer coordinator, who:

(a) Serves as a resource person to students seeking to transfer courses and credits;

(b) Is responsible for coordinating the application of the policies and procedures established under §A of this regulation; and

(c) Is responsible for overseeing the process in Regulation .14 of this chapter for the evaluation of student transfer requests.

(2) A transfer coordinator is not responsible for evaluating individual course equivalencies or credit for prior learning under Regulations .10 and .11 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.05 - Information for Students

A. All Institutions.

(1) An institution shall ensure that all articulation agreements and all information pertaining to transfer students and the transfer of courses and credits are:

(a) Written in language that is clear and explicit;

(b) Comprehensive, accurate, and regularly updated; and

(2) Student information shall include, at a minimum:

(a) Admissions requirements for transfer students at public senior higher education institutions;

(b) Curriculum prerequisites at receiving institutions;

(d) Information about other articulation agreements and sources of established course and credit transferability;

(e) Transferability of general education courses;

(f) Transferability of individual courses;

(g) Credit transfer limits; and

(h) The credit transfer process, including:

(i) How to make a transfer evaluation request; and

(ii) The standards that are used to determine course and credit equivalency.

(3) Institutions shall:

(a) Promptly inform students of changes to admissions requirements, academic program requirements, and any of the other information in this regulation; and

(b) Notify students that:

(i) Students are accountable for the loss of credits resulting from changes to the student’s academic program; and

(ii) Credits earned for remedial coursework are not transferable.

(4) Institutions shall encourage all prospective transfer students to complete an associate’s degree.

B. Community Colleges. Community colleges shall encourage their students to select, as early as possible, the institution and academic program into which they desire to transfer.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.06 - Admission of Transfer Students

A. General Admission to Public Institutions.

(1) General admission of a transfer student to an institution under §A(2) and (3) of this regulation does not guarantee admission into a specific degree or certificate program at that institution.

(2) Except as provided in §A(4) of this regulation, a student transferring from a public institution may not be denied general admission to another public institution if the student:

(a) Has completed an associate’s degree or at least 60 credit hours; and

(b) Attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the sending institution.

(3) A student transferring from a public institution who has not completed an associate’s degree or at least 60 credit hours is eligible for general admission to another public institution if the student:

(a) Satisfies the same admission criteria as a non-transfer student at the receiving public institution; and

(b) Attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the sending institution.

(4) If the number of students seeking admission exceeds the number that can be accommodated at a receiving public institution, admission decisions for transfer students shall:

(a) Be based on criteria developed by the receiving institution that are publicly available and easily accessible on the institution’s website; and

(b) Maintain fair and equitable treatment for non-transfer students, transfer students, and first-time students with advanced standing.

B. Admission to Specific Academic Programs.

(1) A receiving public institution may require additional admission requirements to a specific degree or certificate program.

(2) The standards for admission to the program shall:

(a) Be based on criteria developed by the receiving public institution that are publicly available and easily accessible on the institution’s website; and

(b) Maintain fair and equitable treatment for non-transfer students, transfer students, and first-time students with advanced standing.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.07 - Transfer of Courses and Credits Generally

A. A receiving institution shall accept for transfer and award credit for a course or credit completed at a sending institution if:

(1) The course is transferable under §B of this regulation; and

(2) The acceptance of and awarding of credit for the completed course or credit is consistent with the requirements of this chapter.

B. Transferability.

(1) General education courses required under COMAR 13B.06.01 are transferable as set forth in Regulation .09 of this chapter.

(2) An individual course that is not being applied toward a general education requirement is transferable if:

(a) The course is deemed equivalent to a course at the receiving institution under the standards set forth in Regulation .10 of this chapter; or

(b) The course is part of a Program Transfer Agreement.

(3) Credit for prior learning is transferable if deemed equivalent using the standards set forth in Regulation .11 of this chapter.

(4) Establishment of Transferability by Institutions.

(a) Whenever practicable, the transferability of courses or credits shall be established via Program Transfer Agreement or other mechanism consistent with Regulation .12 of this chapter.

(b) Documents establishing course equivalencies and course and credit transferability shall be publicly available and easily accessible for students and the public.

C. Awarding of Credit Toward Academic Program Requirements.

(1) A receiving institution’s award of credit for a transferred course or credit may be applied toward any academic program requirement at the receiving institution, regardless of the program requirement that the course fulfilled at the sending institution,

(2) The award of credit for a transferred course or credit may be applied toward multiple program requirements at the receiving institution consistent with the institution’s policies for non-transfer students.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.08 - Number of Credits Accepted for Transfer

A. Required Award of Credit by Public Senior Higher Education Institution for Courses Completed at Community College.

(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation and subject to §C of this regulation, a public senior higher education institution in the State shall accept for transfer at least 60, but not more than 70, credits that were earned toward an associate’s degree at any community college in the State.

(2) A Program Transfer Agreement between a community college and a public senior higher education institution may allow for the transfer of more than 70 credits earned at the community college.

B. Required Award of Credit by Community College for Courses Completed at Public Senior Higher Education Institution.

(1) Subject to §C of this regulation, a community college shall accept for transfer at least 30, but not more than 45, credits that were earned at any public senior higher education institution in the State.

(2) A student may transfer credit under §B(1) of this regulation without enrolling in the community college if:

(a) The student earned at least 15 credits at the community college prior to attending the public senior higher education institution from which they desire to transfer credit; and

(b) The transfer of the credits will satisfy all remaining requirements to receive an associate’s degree from the community college.

C. Awarding and Application of Credit by Receiving Institution. An institution accepting the transfer of completed courses and credits under §A or B of this regulation shall award credit for those courses and apply the awarded credit toward academic program requirements as follows:

(1) For any course determined to be equivalent to a course at the receiving institution under this chapter, credit shall be awarded for the equivalent course.

(2) Credit awarded for an equivalent course shall be applied toward any general education, elective, major, or other program requirement that the course would fulfill for a non-transfer student.

(3) For any completed course that has no equivalent at the receiving institution, if the student earned a passing grade in the course at the sending institution, general credit or discipline-specific credit shall be awarded, as appropriate.

(4) Credit awarded for a course with no equivalent at the receiving institution may be applied toward any general education or elective requirement, if the institution has a written, publicly available policy regarding such an application that ensures the equitable treatment of all transfer students.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.09 - Transfer of General Education Courses

A. A receiving institution shall accept for transfer any completed course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the sending institution.

B. Credit for a general education course completed at a sending institution shall be applied toward any general education requirement in the same core area at the receiving institution to which it was applied at the sending institution, regardless of whether an equivalent course exists at the receiving institution.

C. Credit for any completed course that fulfills any general education requirement at the sending institution, that cannot be applied pursuant to §B of this regulation, shall be applied toward any elective within the general education requirements at the receiving institution, regardless of whether an equivalent course exists at the receiving institution.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.06.02.10 - Evaluation of Individual Course Equivalencies

A. Equivalency Standard.

(1) A receiving institution shall accept a course or combination of courses completed at a sending institution for transfer when the receiving institution determines that at least 70 percent of the course learning objectives of the course or combination of courses completed at the sending institution are equivalent to the course learning objectives of a course or combination of courses at a receiving institution.

(2) An institution may not use any other standard or method of determining the equivalency of an individual course or combination of courses at a sending institution to a course or combination of courses at a receiving institution, other than the standard set forth in §A(1) of this regulation.

(3) An institution may not consider the course numbers or levels assigned to the sending or receiving institution’s course or combination of courses when making a determination under §A(1) of this regulation.

B. Equivalencies shall be determined by faculty who are subject matter experts and may not be determined by non-academic staff.

C. An equivalent course shall only be transferred if the grade achieved at the sending institution for the completed course is the same or higher than the grade required for a non-transfer student in the equivalent course at the receiving institution.

D. The number of credits awarded to the student by the receiving institution for a course or combination of courses deemed equivalent under this regulation may not be less than the number of credits earned for that course or combination of courses at the sending institution.

E. An institution shall include in the policies and procedures established under Regulation .03 of this chapter the process the institution will use for the evaluation of course learning objective equivalencies.

Appendix IX - Departmental Examinations

For an up-to-date listing of departmental examinations offered by CSM, please refer to www.csmd.edu/student-services/testing-services/credit-by-examination/.

BIO 1040
BIO 1040L
BIO 1060
BIO 1060L
BIO 1070
BIO 1070L

BIO 2010
BIO 2170
BIO 2180

DFT 1370
EDU 1012 *
EDU 1013 *
EDU 1110 *
EDU 1160 *

ENV 1300

HEA 1100

* Prior approval must be received by Early Childhood Development program coordinator.

Appendix X - Disclosure of Student Information and Rights of Students Under FERPA

Disclosure of Student Information

The following categories of student information are designated as public or directory information. The institution may disclose such information for any purpose, at its discretion. As permitted under FERPA Section 99.37(d), the College limits the release of directory information for legitimate educational purposes or in accordance with the Solomon Amendment.

Category I: name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, photograph, major field(s) of study, dates of attendance, campus location, degrees, certificates, letter of recognition, and awards received (includes deans’ list), class standing, most recent previous educational institution attended and student ID number.

Category II: participation in officially recognized activities, and sports, weight, and height of members of athletic teams

Forms:
Students may prevent disclosure of Category I and Category II information. Forms to prevent disclosure of this directory information can be obtained at the Registrar’s office for Category I and at the Athletics Department for written notification must be received in the Student Life and Athletics Department for Category II information.

Rights of Students Under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day that the College of Southern Maryland receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the Registrar to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. The student should write the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the Registrar decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the Registrar will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of their right to appeal the decision. Students wishing to appeal a decision should follow the General Student Complaint Procedure found in the Student Policy Guide. FERPA does not address issues involved with assigning grades for academic work. Students interested in appealing grades should follow the Reevaluation of Academic Work procedure found in the Student Policy Guide at www.csmd.edu/about/policies.
The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One of the exceptions permits disclosure without consent to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by CSM in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position; a person or company with whom CSM has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, distance learning service provider, other colleges or universities or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing their tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility. Upon request CSM discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College of Southern Maryland to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Written complaints should be sent to: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920 (www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.html)

Appendix XI - Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure

The General Student Complaint Procedure provides students with a method to address complaints against a student, a faculty or staff member, or college policies or practices.

Before beginning formal procedures, the involved parties should try to settle the dispute through discussion. If no resolution is reached, a written statement of the complaint must be sent to the vice president of Student Equity and Success within 21 days of the dispute. For a copy of the procedure, or for assistance in resolving a complaint, refer to the Student Policy Guide or contact the Vice President of Student Equity and Success.

Appendix XII - Statewide Instructional Programs

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has designated instructional programs at Maryland community colleges as statewide programs. See Appendix I for enrollment procedures. In addition to providing greater opportunity to additional Maryland citizens, the implementation of statewide programs allows for more effective planning for the placement of new instructional programs, particularly in high-cost specialties. Students enrolled in a program designated as statewide pay the in-county tuition rate.

Allegheny Community College

Addictions - Certificate
Automotive Technology - Certificate/Degree
Culinary Arts - Degree
Forest Technology - Degree
Hospitality Management - Degree
Medical Scribe Specialist - Certificate
Tree Care Technology- Certificate

Anne Arundel Community College

Homeland Security Management - Degree
Hotel/Restaurant Management - Certificate/Degree
Intelligence Analytics - Certificate
Special Education Support - Certificate
Paralegal Studies - Certificate/Degree
Transportation, Logistics and Cargo Security - Certificate

Baltimore County, Community College of

Adolescent Behavioral Health Counseling - Certificate
Advanced Geospatial Applications - Certificate

At-Risk Youth Practitioner - Certificate

Automotive Air Conditioning/Heating Specialist - Certificate
Automotive Brake and Suspension Specialist - Certificate
Automotive Drive Train Specialist - Certificate
Automotive Electrical & Electronic Specialist - Certificate
Automotive Engine Specialist - Certificate
Automotive Master Technician - Certificate
Automotive Service Attendant - Certificate
Automotive Technology - Certificate/Degree
Basic Horticulture Technician - Certificate Behavioral Health Counseling - Certificate

Behavioral Health Counseling Trainee - Certificate
Construction Craft Professional - Certificate/Degree
Construction Management - Certificate/Degree
Flight Attendant - Certificate
Flight Operations Management - Degree
Greenhouse/Agricultural Production - Certificate
Human Services Counseling - Degree
Interpreter Preparation - Certificate/Degree
Landscape Installation, Maintenance and Design - Certificate
Mortuary Science - Certificate/Degree
Printing Management Tech - Certificate
Sustainable Horticulture - Degree
Turf and Landscape Maintenance - Certificate

Carroll Community College

Digital Design and Fabrication - Certificate/Degree

Solidworks - Certificate

S Unmanned Aircraft SYS Pilot Safety - Certificate

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Degree

Cecil Community College

Psychology, General - Degree

Social Work - Degree

Supply Chain Management - Degree
Transportation and Logistics/Commercial Transport - Certificate
Visual Communications - Certificate/Degree

Chesapeake College

Agriculture - Degree

College of Southern Maryland
Commercial Vehicle Operator - Certificate
Security Management - Certificate

Garrett Community College
Adventure Sports Management - Degree
Juvenile Justice - Certificate/Degree
Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology - Certificate/Degree

Hagerstown Community College
Alternative Energy Technology - Degree
Alternate Energy Technology: Geothermal Energy Installation/Service - Certificate
Alternate Energy Technology: Solar/Wind Energy Installation/Service - Certificate
Digital Instrumentation & Process Control - Degree
Industrial Technology - Certificate/Degree

Harford Community College
High Performance Manufacturing - Degree
Technical/Professional Studies - Degree

Montgomery College - all campuses
Fire and Arson Investigation - Certificate
Fire and Emergency Services Management - Degree
Fire Prevention Technology - Certificate/Degree
Fire Protection Technology - Certificate/Degree
Graphic Design - Degree

Polysommography (Sleep Medicine) Tech - Certificate
Studio Art – Degree
Technical Writing - Certificate

Wor-Wic College

Chemical Dependency Counseling - Degree
Criminal Justice - Certificate/Degree
Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Management - Certificate/Degree

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Degree

Appendix XIII - Designated Health Manpower Shortage Programs

Allegany College of Maryland
Dental Hygiene - Degree
Human Services - Degree
In-Home Nursing Assistant - Certificate
Medical Assistant - Degree
Medical Coding - Certificate
Medical Laboratory Tech - Degree
Medical Laboratory Tech - Biotech - Certificate
Medical Transcription - Basic - Certificate
Nursing - Degree
Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide - Certificate
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Degree
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Phlebotomy/EKG Technician - Certificate
Physical Therapy Assistant - Degree
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Radiologic Tech - Degree
Respiratory Therapist - Degree
Therapeutic Massage - Degree

Anne Arundel Community College
EMT - Intermediate - Certificate
EMT - Paramedic - Certificate/Degree
Human Services - Certificate/Degree
Medical Assisting - Certificate/Degree
Medical Coding - Certificate
Medical Lab Technician - Degree
Nursing - Degree
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Physical Therapy Assistant - Degree
Physician Assistant - Certificate
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Radiologic Technology - Degree
Therapeutic Massage - Certificate/Degree

Baltimore City Community College
Coding Specialist: Medical - Certificate
Dental Hygiene - Degree
Emergency Medical Service - Degree
EMT - Basic - Certificate
EMT - Intermediate - Certificate
EMT - Paramedic - Certificate
Health Information Technology - Degree
Nursing - Degree
Physical Therapist Assistant - Degree
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Respiratory Care - Degree

Carroll Community College
Advanced Health Information Tech - Certificate
Health Information Tech - Certificate/Degree
Licensed Practical Nursing - Certificate
Nursing - Degree
Physical Therapist Assistant - Degree

Cecil Community College
EMT - Paramedic - Certificate/Degree
Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate
Physical Therapist Assistant - Degree
Registered Nurse - Degree

Chesapeake College
Emergency Medical Services - Certificate/Degree
EMT - Paramedic - Certificate
Human Services - Degree
Licensed Practical Nursing - Certificate
Nursing (Registered Nurse) - Degree
Physical Therapist Assistant - Degree
Radiologic Sciences - Degree
Surgical Technology - Certificate

College of Southern Maryland - Orange indicates not accepting HWS for this program
Emergency Medical Services - Degree
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic - Certificate
Human Services - Degree
Human Services: Alcohol and Drug Counseling - Certificate
Human Services: Mental Health Technician - Certificate
Medical Assisting - Certificate
Medical Coding Specialist - Certificate
Medical Laboratory Technology - Degree
Nursing - Degree
Physical Therapist Assistant - Degree
Practical Nursing - Certificate

Community College of Baltimore County
Chemical Dependency Counseling- Certificate/Degree
Dental Hygiene - Degree
Emergency Medical Technology - Certificates/Degree
Health Informatics and Information Tech - Degree
Medical Lab Tech - Degree
Medical Office Assistant - Degree
Mental Health - Certificate/Degree
Nursing - Degree
Occupational Safety and Health Technician - Certificate/Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Degree
Physician Assistant - Certificate
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Radiation Therapy - Degree
Radiography - Degree
Respiratory Care Therapy - Degree
Veterinary Technician - Degree

Frederick Community College
Emergency Medical Services - Degree
Medical Assistant - Certificate
Nuclear Medicine Technology - Certificate/Degree
Nursing - Degree
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Respiratory Care - Degree

Hagerstown Community College
Nursing - Degree
EMT - Paramedic - Certificate
Medical Assistant - Certificate/Degree
Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist - Certificate
Medical Transcription - Certificate
Paramedic Emergency Services - Degree
Paramedic EMS/EMT-I to EMT-P bridge - Certificate
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Radiography - Degree

Harford Community College
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician - Degree
Medical Assisting - Certificate/Degree
Nursing - Degree
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Science Lab Technician - Degree

Howard Community College
Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Intervention - Certificate
Biomedical Engineering - Certificate/Degree
Cardiovascular Tech - Certificate/Degree
EMT/Paramedic - Certificate/Degree
Licensed Practical Nursing - Certificate
Nursing - Degree
Photonics Technology - Certificate/Degree
Radiologic Technology - Degree

Montgomery College
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Certificate/Degree
Health Information Management - Degree
Mental Health Associate - Degree
Nursing - Degree
Physical Therapy Assistant - Degree
Polysonography Tech - Certificate
Radiologic Tech - Degree
Surgical Technology - Certificate/Degree

Prince George’s Community College
EMT/Intermediate - Certificate
EMT/Paramedic - Certificate/Degree
Health Information Management - Degree
Health Information Technology - Certificate
Nuclear Medicine Technology - Certificate/Degree
Nursing (LPN) - Certificate
Nursing (RN) - Degree
Radiography (X-Ray) Tech - Degree
Respiratory Therapy - Degree

Wor-Wic Community College
Emergency Medical Services - Certificate/Degree
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Nursing - Degree
Radiologic Technician - Degree

Appendix XIV - Online Programs

The following letter of recognition programs may be completed online at CSM:

Business Analysis
Business Management
Computing Essentials
Construction Management
Digital Marketing Management
Cloud and Information Technology
Hospitality Management
Financial Office Assistant
Retail Management
Security Management
Small Business Entrepreneurship
Technology Management

The following certificate programs may be completed online at CSM:

Accounting: Basic
Accounting: Advanced
Business Analysis Certificate
Business Management
Cloud and Information Technology
Construction Management
Digital Marketing Management
Hospitality Management
General Studies Transfer
Retail Management
Small Business Entrepreneurship
Technical Support
Technology Management

The following degree programs are fully available online at CSM:

Business Administration with Concentrations
Business Management with Concentrations
Information Services Technology
Sport Management