Dental Hygiene
Associate of Arts
Emergency Medical Services
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate
Health Information Management
Associate of Applied Science
Massage Therapy
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate
Medical Assisting
Certificate
Medical Coding Specialist
Certificate
Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Nursing
The college offers two clinical career programs for students who wish to enter the field of nursing. The certificate program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as practical nurses. Graduates of the degree program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as registered nurses. Licensed practical nurses who meet specific criteria will receive advanced standing in the degree program through transfer of credit, coursework, or articulation agreements.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission to the clinical nursing courses.
Clinical eligibility criteria:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2.0 GPA in high school or in college (with at least 12 earned college credits)
- College placement test scores at the ENG 1010 and MTH 1100 levels and placement out of Reading, or completion of the appropriate developmental courses to achieve these levels
- ACT (American College Test) composite raw score of 20 or above (ACT scores are considered current for five years) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) (Total critical reading and math score must be equal to 950**** or greater. )
**** This score is subject to change as statisticians at ACT recalculate comparable scores based on newer editions of ACT.
This is a competitive admission program. First consideration will be given to residents of CSM’s service area. All petitioners who have met the admission criteria are ranked and admitted according to their program grade point averages. A minimum grade of “C” in each required course is necessary to advance in the program.
Applicants may obtain the Nursing Programs’ Admission Information booklet from an advisor or online at the college’s web site. After reviewing the program requirements and procedures, applicants are advised to attend a nursing information session before meeting with an academic advisor.
All clinical nursing students must meet the standard of good physical and mental health required by the Maryland Board of Nursing and must submit a Health Requirements Record prior to entering the nursing program. Students are also required to take and pass either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course or the American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers course. Students are required to undergo a criminal background check and drug screen at the students’ own expense. In addition, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance.
A statewide articulation agreement is in effect in Maryland. This agreement facilitates ease in progression from the Practical Nursing to the Associate Degree Nursing program and from the Associate Degree Nursing program to a baccalaureate nursing program.
Students who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing prior to taking the licensing exam should enroll in the program entitled Arts and Sciences: Pre-Nursing and plan to transfer to a college or university for upper division coursework in nursing.
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Certificate
Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
Physical Therapist Assistant
This program is sponsored by the Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education (CACHE), which is comprised of the College of Southern Maryland, Chesapeake College, and Anne Arundel Community College. Students complete their general education requirements at the College of Southern Maryland, their professional training at Anne Arundel Community College, and their clinical practice in their local service area when possible. Distance learning technology is used as appropriate. Students who complete the program receive an associate’s degree from the College of Southern Maryland and are eligible to take the national licensing examination for physical therapist assistants.
Students must meet specific academic standards prior to admission to the program. Students who are fulfilling clinical eligibility requirements will be first enrolled as pre-clinical physical therapist assistant students. No students may register for physical therapist assistant courses until they have been admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Grades of “C” or better in all required courses are necessary to progress in the program. In addition, students may be required to provide proof of current health insurance, a negative drug screen, and a criminal background check at the student’s own expense.
Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for admission:
- high school graduation or equivalency
- overall college grade point average of 2.0 or higher
- high school general chemistry (1 credit) or CHE 1000 or higher, completed with a grade of “C” or better
- college skills survey scores at ENG 1010 and MTH 1120 levels, or completion of the appropriate developmental and prerequisite courses to achieve these levels
- submission of the application to the clinical Physical Therapist Assistant program by March 15 for admission the following fall
- submission of a health record completed by a physician validating that the student is in good health and is able to perform the physical therapist assistant duties and responsibilities and documentation of current immunization and health insurance (to be completed only after admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program)
First consideration will be given to residents of CSM’s service area. All candidates will be selected and admitted using criteria in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program admission information booklet.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Accreditation, American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314; 1-800-999-2782, ext. 3245.
Associate of Applied Science
Radiography
Associate of Applied Science
Respiratory Therapy
Associate of Applied Science
