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Earn an associate degree or a letter of recognition, or take classes to help you get certified in a variety of different programs. Search our credit and workforce training programs below by credential, location, or keyword.
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistants provide support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Students may also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
Biology
Bookkeeper
Develop your skills in bookkeeping or acquire financial management skills that will lead to financial success professionally and personally.
Bookkeeping is a branch of accounting responsible for recording the financial transactions and activities of a business. Bookkeepers record these transactions in the book of accounts, maintain supporting summaries and documentation, and produce reports as required. Bookkeepers need to have good planning and organization skills with a strong attention to detail in order to maintain expenditures, payroll, income and tax requirements for a business.
Business Administration
It’s as true for the Fortune 500 as it is for the scrappy underdogs: Without people, a company is just an idea and maybe a tax ID. It’s people who give it life, who determine the health and longevity of an organization.
The Business Administration, AS curriculum combines the functional knowledge and skills graduates need in business to perform, with the individual and professional development that enable them to excel.
The program is primarily directed towards students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting should also enroll in this program.
Learn More About the Business Administration ProgramBusiness Management
The Business Management, AAS program serves as a doorway to career opportunities and advancement. Students may have prior work experience or be new to the workforce. In each case, students develop or improve skills required of managers and professionals in a variety of business settings. Students may opt for a general Business Management, AAS or a concentration in Business Management, Construction Management, Digital Marketing Management, Hospitality Management, Retail Management, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, or Technology Management.
Learn More About the Business Management ProgramCertified Clinical Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistants are a vital part of clinical patient care. They perform tasks including preparing patients for the doctor, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens (phlebotomy for example), performing EKGs, and assisting during exams and procedures to name a few.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical administrative assistant duties may include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims, and answering incoming calls. Day-to-day office functions are part of a medical administrative assistants’ tasks. Students completing this program are eligible to take the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam. Employment opportunities can include: hospitals, urgent care settings, and private physician offices.
Certified Medicine Aide
CNA/GNAs employed by a long-term care facility with at least one-year of experience may want to obtain Certified Medicine Aide (CMA) certification to obtain greater advancement.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff. A Nursing Assistant performs duties for patients in a healthcare setting, such as feeding, dressing, grooming, moving, and changing linens.
Cloud and Information Technology
Data and information technology are everywhere, in every aspect of our lives. But when technical issues cause life to grind to a halt, it’s the tech wizards in Cloud and Information Technology that get it moving again.
The Cloud and Information Technology degree is a program designed to provide students with the essential technical and communication skills required for entry-level employment in the vast field of cloud and information technology (IT).
This program includes coursework that will help students to prepare for entry-level CompTIA certification exams in A+ and Network+. Students also prepare for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) exam in Cloud Practitioner. With further study, students may also be prepared for CompTIA Security+ and AWS Solutions Architect certifications.
Learn More About the Cloud and Information Technology ProgramCommercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
The Truck Driver Training (Class A) program (29.5 CEUs) at the College of Southern Maryland is designed to provide skilled drivers for the transportation companies in the Southern Maryland area and beyond. We provide quality training with an emphasis on safety, using good equipment, and a small faculty/student ratio.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
Become eligible to take the Motor Vehicle Administration Commercial Vehicle License Class B skills test. Training includes: defensive driving certification, railroad and safety belt training, log books, hours of service regulations, map reading and trip planning, skid control and recovery, winter driving, accident procedures, road rage, construction zones, and work safety. On road driving training consists of city, rural, and night driving. Training also includes federal motor carrier safety regulations – entry level driving training.
Communication
Community Health Worker
The Community Health Worker Certification Course aims to provide prospective workers with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources needed to act as a bridge between health, social services, and the community. Its goal is to ensure equitable access to resources and services, addressing the diverse health needs of the community through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support. and advocacy.
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer science is an exciting, challenging, and growing field that impacts the world and everyday life in countless ways.
Computer scientists are involved in creating technology and systems that are used in a wide range of industries, including medicine, communications, entertainment, manufacturing, business, and science. CS research pushes the state-of-the-art in computing theory and practice, and it leads to new technologies that change the world, such as the personal computer, the internet, cell phones, social media, and much more, as well as new discoveries in science and engineering, new possibilities for social science and the humanities, and creative collaborations with the arts.
Learn More About the Computer Science ProgramCosmetology
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services. This program helps you prepare for the Maryland State Board Cosmetology Exam.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
The Criminal Justice program option is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and to complete a bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, or one of the many related fields. It prepares students who plan to ultimately serve the community on a local, state, or national level in the fields of law enforcement, parole and probation, juvenile justice, corrections, or criminal justice research.
These programs enable students to qualify for positions as police, security, or corrections officers and also serves those already in the field who wish to update or advance their skills. They also provide several opportunities for civilian personnel; evidence technician, social worker, substance abuse counselor, child support agency worker, law librarian, etc., and serve as a strong foundation for journalist, politicians, and community leaders.
Learn More About the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement ProgramCybersecurity
Cybersecurity
CSM offers you a convenient pathway to obtain your CompTIA Security+ certification by offering the training and testing right on campus!
Data Science
Every industry using computing systems is awash in data. A scientific approach to analyzing data allows stakeholders to monitor processes and engage in informed decision making.
CSM’s Data Science program is organized around core coursework teaching students to manage, explore, model, and visualize data for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analysis. This program will provide students with the underlying mathematical and computational foundations, hands-on experience with industry standard statistical and programming tools, as well as exploration of current ethical issues in the field of data science.
This Data Science, AS program is designed for transfer to four-year institutions requiring mathematical, computer science, information technology and data science preparation.
Learn More About the Data Science ProgramDental Assistant
Dental assistants perform different types of patient care, office duties, and laboratory duties. On a typical day, a dental assistant who delivers patient care will: make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records; hand instruments and materials to dentists; sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care; and much more. With further education, students can become Registered Dental Hygienists who clean teeth and examine oral areas.
Digital Media Production
Driver Education Instructor
CSM offers the required training necessary to become a licensed Driver Education Instructor in Maryland through the Motor Vehicle Administration.
Early Childhood
Explore essential courses designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to foster the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from birth through adolescence. Our curriculum covers foundational theories, effective teaching strategies, curriculum planning, and the best practices in early childhood education. These classes meet the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements, preparing you for roles as childcare teachers, directors, and infant-toddler caregivers.
Early Childhood Development
The need for qualified child care providers in Southern Maryland is growing as the region expands.
Students completing this degree program have the skills necessary to become the owner of a child care center, a program director for a child care center with more than 40 children, or a teacher in a child care center.
Learn More About the Early Childhood Development ProgramElectrical Engineering
Electrical Helper
Electrical Helpers learn to perform tasks supporting Electricians and do preparatory work for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures while ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant national electrical codes. Electricians may install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Electrical Power Technician
Graduates will be prepared to repair, maintain, install, and service a power distribution system to residential homes and commercial businesses.
This program is offered through a partnership between the College of Southern Maryland, which provides the general education courses, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), which provides the technical courses. Individuals must be employed by SMECO to participate in the technical courses. Successful students will be prepared for electrical power technician careers ranging from apprentice to journeyperson.
Learn More About the Electrical Power Technician ProgramElectrical Wiring Technician
Graduates will be prepared to repair, maintain, install, and service a power distribution system to residential homes and commercial businesses.
This program is offered through a partnership between the College of Southern Maryland, which provides the general education courses, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), which provides the technical courses. Individuals must be employed by SMECO to participate in the technical courses. Successful students will be prepared for electrical power technician careers ranging from apprentice to journeyperson.
Learn More About the Electrical Wiring Technician ProgramEmergency Medical Services
People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics.
CSM’s Emergency Medical Services Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates to provide this critical emergency pre-hospital medical care to those who have sustained potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Completion of CSM’s Paramedic Certificate program qualifies graduates to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) examinations.
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical training in a variety of pre-hospital and hospital settings.
This program follows the National EMS Education Standards as outlined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Learn More About the Emergency Medical Services ProgramEngineering
The Engineering, AS degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a Bachelor of Science program in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or civil engineering (as well as other engineering disciplines). Students take a set of core courses and choose electives appropriate for their specific discipline: mechanical, aerospace, electrical, chemical, or civil engineering. Upon completing the engineering curriculum, students may transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program in engineering.
Learn More About the Engineering ProgramEngineering Technology
This degree program prepares students who are currently employed in the engineering technology field as well as those without prior work experience to develop the skills and knowledge required of technicians in a variety of engineering settings.
The first semester is the same for all students in this program. The first semester is designed to provide all students with a firm foundation for the study of engineering technology. After the first semester, students select an area of concentration from one of the following fields: Drafting, Electronics, or Robotics.
Learn More About the Engineering Technology ProgramEnglish
Environmental Studies
Fire Science
Firefighters respond to a variety of emergency situations where life, property, or the environment are at risk.
The fire science technology program prepares graduates to function as entry-level, fire service personnel and provides the degree associated with advancement within the fire service for career personnel currently employed as firefighters. Employment opportunities include positions as firefighters, fire officers, fire prevention officers, code enforcement officers, fire rangers, and crash and rescue technicians.
This program is a partnership between the College of Southern Maryland, which provides the general education courses, and Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI), which provides the technical courses at sites in Southern Maryland. Credits for MFRI courses will be transferred into the college based upon the recommendation of the American Council on Education as published in the current edition of the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs.
Learn More About the Fire Science ProgramGeneral Studies
The Arts and Sciences, AA, and General Studies Transfer Certificate are transferable credentials that can apply to a wide range of liberal arts programs.
This broad-based liberal arts curriculum is ideal for recent high school graduates or returning students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree.
Learn More About the General Studies ProgramHealth Information Management and Medical Coding
CSM’s Health Information Management program offers students two paths of study: the Medical Coding Certificate and an associate degree in Health Information Management. Students don’t have to choose one option or the other; the course of study is continuous. The coursework that graduates complete to earn the Medical Coding Certificate fulfills requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management. Conversely, students in the study track for the associate degree will earn their Medical Coding Certificate as part of their program, with no additional courses required.
Graduates of the Medical Coding Certificate track are prepared to sit for the Certified Coding Associate exam, while the associate degree track prepares graduates for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.
Learn More About the Health Information Management and Medical Coding ProgramHeating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Helpers learn to perform tasks supporting Master HVAC Mechanics and do preparatory work for the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems and equipment. A HVAC Mechanic installs new heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system units and performs maintenance and service repairs for existing units in both residential and commercial properties according to specifications and established safety guidelines.
History
Home Improvement
Home Improvement Contractors repair, renovate, modernize, install, replace, improve, restore, paint, construct, remodel, move, or demolish residential or noncommercial properties. In order to offer home improvement services in the State of Maryland, contractors must be licensed by the Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation (DLLR). In order to be eligible for licensing, contractors need to pass a home improvement contractor exam given by DLLR. CSM offers TEC-7560 Maryland Home Improvement License Exam Preparation that prepares you to pass the examination.
Home Inspector
A Home Inspector examines residential property and evaluates the condition of the structure, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems and components, electrical system, and appliances.
CSM’s TEC-5670 Home Inspection Training meets the requirements for home inspection pre-licensure for the State of Maryland. Students must also pass a test administered by PSI Examination Services before applying for a Home Inspector license with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
Human Services
The Human Services degree curriculum provides pre-service and in-service education for individuals choosing careers in community and social services.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to apply principles of behavior, communication, and social welfare in their practice with a variety of clients including the elderly, children, the disadvantaged, and other special populations.
Positions available to graduates of this program include social work careers such as eligibility worker, caseworker aide, human services worker, and substance abuse counselor.
Learn More About the Human Services ProgramInterior Design
Welcome to a comprehensive journey into the world of Interior Decorating and Design! This specialized certificate program is meticulously crafted to furnish students with an in-depth understanding of both the principles and practices of interior decorating and design. Our primary aim is to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge that will empower you to confidently pursue and secure entry-level positions within the dynamic interior decorating and design industry. Embark on this transformative learning experience and unlock your potential in the realm of aesthetic innovation and spatial creativity.
IT Support Technician
To complete the IT Support Technician workforce training certificate, you must complete the following courses:
- CIT-5010 IT Fundamentals
- CIT-5020 A+ Exam Prep
Management and Professional Development
Gain new skills in bookkeeping and accounting, supervisory development, project management, SHRM learning system for human resource professionals, communication and business writing skills, leadership, and more.
Maritime Operations Technology
This program is offered through a partnership between the College of Southern Maryland, which provides the general education courses, and the Seafarers Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) which provides the technical courses. Individuals must be members of the Seafarers International Union at the Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship. Successful students will be prepared for variety of career opportunities in a maritime career.
Learn More About the Maritime Operations Technology ProgramMassage Therapy
Media Studies
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technology
If you are intrigued by science, healthcare, have an investigative mind, want to get a job that is in high demand, get extensive hands-on-training, and obtain skills that lead to a broad range of career options, then the Medical Laboratory Technology Program at CSM is for you.
This two-year program, including one summer session, prepares you to work as a member of a diagnostic health care team as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). MLTs perform routine and automated procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or pathologist.
Learn More About the Medical Laboratory Technology ProgramMusic
Our music program prepares the student for transfer into four-year music programs.
Students will take the foundational 1st and 2nd year courses in music theory and ear training, music history, and can choose to participate in a variety of music ensembles such as band, chorale, chamber choir, barbershop chorus, and Latin ensemble. The music ensembles consist of CSM students and community participants. Electives include private lessons and music history electives such as jazz, rock music, and American music. Students can experience a variety of performing opportunities throughout the year in recitals and concerts.
Learn More About the Music ProgramNetwork Administrator
Network Administrators install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. They monitor the network to ensure there is availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
From cancer to cavities, bone fractures to organ failure, health care professionals specializing in medical imaging play a pivotal role in detection, visualization, diagnosis, and treatment of a vast array of health concerns.
A subspecialty of radiology, nuclear medicine uses small doses of radioactive substances, called nucleotides, to visualize the condition and functioning of organs and tissues.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is offered through an articulation agreement with Prince George’s Community College. This is a competitive admissions program, with 25% of total program spots held for CSM students. This is a competitive admissions program. First consideration will be given to residents of CSM's service area (Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties).
Learn More About the Nuclear Medicine Technology ProgramNurse Refresher
CSM's Nurse Refresher Program is specifically crafted for RNs/LPNs aiming to transition back into active nursing roles. Endorsed by the Maryland Board of Nursing, this Workforce Training Certificate delves into contemporary nursing practices and the shifting dynamics of healthcare delivery. The program's Refresher Courses aim to bolster the knowledge and skills of nurses re-entering various levels of nursing practice, ensuring their competence and readiness.
Nursing
The college has been offering the Associate Degree in Nursing for 30+ years and the Practical Nursing Certificate for 40+ years. These courses are offered at the state-of-the-art Center for Health Sciences at the Regional Hughesville Campus.
During their nursing program, students participate in class activities, clinical experiences, and in-lab experiences. Program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or for the Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
Learn More About the Nursing ProgramOccupational Safety
CSM offers courses in environmental protection and occupational health and safety to help you prevent unnecessary incidents.
Office Technology
Develop, refresh, or update your skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. There are also comprehensive courses in Word and Excel that teach basic, intermediate, and advanced skills while preparing you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in each of those applications.Explore This Program
Paralegal
Law firms rely on trained paralegals to handle day-to-day operations such as preparing legal correspondence, summonses, motions, and subpoenas. Our legal courses are offered completely online and in partnership with CLS by Barbri.
Patient Care Technician
This program is a series of three highly engaging and interactive courses which prepare Certified Nursing Assistants working in a hospital setting to perform/deliver additional patient care tasks.
Pharmacy Technician
This certificate program prepares pharmacy technicians to work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians stock and inventory prescription and over-the-counter medications; maintain written or computerized patient medication records; count or pour medications into dispensing containers; prepare sterile intravenous medications; type prescription labels, prepare insurance claim forms; and provide direct customer service. Pharmacy technicians work in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, home healthcare pharmacies, nursing home pharmacies, clinic pharmacies, nuclear medicine pharmacies, and in mail order prescription pharmacies, and other practice settings.
Learn More About the Pharmacy Technician ProgramPhlebotomy Technician
The Phlebotomy Technician works in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, clinic, or patient service center in an outpatient laboratory and draws blood from patients or donors for analysis or other medical purposes. With further training, a technician can become a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist which prepares specimens, operates analyzers, and performs manual tests.
Physical Sciences
Physical Therapist Assistant
Healing the human body after an illness or injury is a process. The care a patient receives during recovery has tremendous implications for their immediate health and overall long-term well-being. Physical therapist assistants not only provide direct treatment; they accompany their patient and the patients’ social and medical support networks on the journey to recovery.
This program prepares the student to provide physical therapist assistant services according to the plan of care developed by the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant administers direct patient care; teaches patients, families, and other healthcare providers how to perform selected procedures; and provides desired psychosocial support to patients and their families. Physical therapist assistants are employed primarily in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practice, extended care facilities, and home healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing examination.
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. This is a competitive admissions program. First consideration will be given to residents of CSM's service area (Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties).
Learn More About the Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramPre-Apprenticeship
Are you interested in a career in the Construction/Skill Trades as an Apprentice? This Pre-Apprenticeship workforce training certificate is designed to provide you with the foundation to build your Apprentice Career no matter what specific trade you choose. Our local/regional employers have agreed to give students completing this program a hiring preference.
Pre-Professional Health Science
Project Management
CSM offers classes to help the Project Management Professional to obtain certification in their field.
Psychology
The Psychology, AA program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to psychology and social sciences-related programs at the bachelor's degree level.
The coursework within the program helps students describe the major theoretical perspectives and concepts in psychology. Additionally, students analyze psychological phenomena through the lens of research design principles in psychology. Furthermore, throughout the curriculum, students apply ethical standards related to psychological research and practice, apply psychological principles and practices to everyday life, and analyze the influence of social and cultural variables on behavior and mental processes.
Learn More About the Psychology ProgramRadiography
For well over a century, radiography—the visualization of the internal structure of the body by means of x-ray techniques—has been instrumental in the detection and treatment of health conditions. Modern radiographers use a host of x-ray techniques to produce these images.
The College of Southern Maryland has two partners that allow students to pursue certifications in Radiography: Prince George's Community College and Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools of Medical Imaging.
The Radiography, AAS program is offered through an articulation agreement with Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). This is a competitive admissions program, with 25% of total program spots held for CSM students.
Learn More About the Radiography ProgramReal Estate
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Agents perform duties such as studying property listings, interviewing prospective clients, accompanying clients to property sites, discussing conditions of sale, and drawing up real estate contracts. Training includes agents who represent buyers. CSM can prepare you to sit for the Maryland Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam.
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapists play a pivotal role in pulmonary and respiratory health, providing patients experiencing breathing problems with care that saves and improves lives. Patients in their care may suffer from a diverse array of health conditions, from the everyday to the extraordinary, like asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis, COVID-19, lung cancer, or cystic fibrosis. Whatever the underlying cause, the respiratory therapists’ treatment is no less vital to the patient’s wellbeing and quality of life.
The Respiratory Therapy, AAS program is offered through a partnership with Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). This is a competitive admissions program. First consideration will be given to residents of CSM's service area (Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties).
Learn More About the Respiratory Therapy ProgramSmall Engine Repair
Hands-on labs allow students to apply the skills they learn as they diagnose, repair, and rebuild two- and four-stroke engines. Customer service techniques that address competition and building a loyal clientele are introduced. Students successfully completing this program are eligible for employment with businesses that sell and repair or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment. Some may select to start their own small business repairing small gas engines.
Spanish
Teacher Education
Teacher certification in Maryland requires at least a Bachelor's degree. You can start your preparation at CSM and earn your associate degree before transferring to a four-year school to complete the requirements.
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education are part of a statewide articulation designed to transfer seamlessly to any public four-year school in Maryland. Private universities and out-of-state universities also accept these degrees.
The AA: Teacher Education: Secondary Education includes all of the core courses as well as introductory teacher education courses and content area courses to prepare students for transfer.
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Theater and Dance
Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Sequence is your pathway to gaining essential, hands-on experience that transforms theory into a competitive career edge.
This course sequence provide the student preparation and practical experience doing undergraduate research. Students are informed of laboratory safety protocols, common laboratory skills, how to communicate research findings, and research ethics issues, such as working with human subjects.
The student will conduct undergraduate research under the supervision of a research mentor with research done either at CSM or other research institution during the time the student is enrolled at CSM. The goals and criteria for the research project will be established by the research mentor and research student with the approval of the division chair.
Learn More About the Undergraduate Research ProgramVertical Agriculture
Unlock a future in sustainable agriculture with our Vertical Agriculture Systems Certificate. The industry, projected to be worth $22.07 billion by 2026 (Rutgers) and grow 20-28% by 2030 (Globest), offers immense career potential. Through a series of three courses, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in plant science and hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Vertical Agriculture Lab. Whether you're new to the field or looking to expand your expertise, this program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly growing industry of controlled environment agriculture.
Visual Arts
Sharpen your skills at CSM! The Arts program at the College of Southern Maryland is structured as a bedrock foundation for creative individuals in pursuit of creative opportunities. Through a broad curriculum, CSM art students are exposed to many disciplines and styles as preparation for advanced studies and careers.
The Arts at CSM are always active, whether it's painting, working with clay, developing film, creating illustrations, or any way you choose to engage with the arts.
Wedding Planner
Step into the sophisticated world of wedding planning with our advanced course. This program takes you beyond the basics, covering industry demands, legal considerations, and essential skills. Building on the Introduction to Wedding Planning, explore defining roles, fee structures, and perfecting planning phases. Master initial consultations, create detailed wedding day plans, and assemble winning teams. Channel your creativity into event design, managing budgets, coordinating attire, and enhancing visual elements. Learn the intricacies of executing flawless wedding day plans, from production schedules to handling challenges with confidence. Elevate your skills and excel in the dynamic world of wedding planning. Enroll now to unlock your full potential.
Welding
CSM has partnered with Earlbeck Technical Center to offer six welder certification tracks and American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Weld Testing. Welding offers a blend of precision, craftsmanship, and innovation, allowing individuals to transform raw materials into intricate structures and products.
Wellness, Fitness, and Sports
Wellness, Fitness, and Sports offers several programs to prepare students for careers in exercise science or sport management, including degree programs in exercise and sport science and sport management, a fitness manager certificate, and a personal trainer letter of recognition.
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