Carroll Community College (Carroll) began in 1976 as a small rural branch of Catonsville Community College. The College grew steadily through the Catonsville College program, gaining students and facilities that made it more and more autonomous. It became an independent institution in 1993 and graduated its first class in 1994.
Since becoming a separate college, Carroll has continued to expand. The Random House Library was constructed in 1997, and the Robert Annis and Phyllis Barrett Scott Center for the Fine and Performing Arts was completed in 2002. The campus also has a Business Training Center and a Nursing and Allied Health Building.
Today, Carroll serves over 13,000 students.
Carroll Community College
Academics
Carroll offers a small, integrated learning atmosphere. The average class size is only 20 students, and over 90 percent of students are residents of Carroll County. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association to award associate degrees in many subjects, as well as certificates and letters of recognition.
Degree-Seeking Students
There are two major types of classes at Carroll: credit (degree-seeking) and non-credit. Degree-seeking students have a choice of over 50 majors broken into eight academic clusters. The most popular majors at Carroll are General Studies, Business Administration, Nursing, Arts and Sciences, and Teacher Education.
Degree students are required to take a core set of general education classes across a multidisciplinary spectrum. These classes ensure that every student has at least a basic understanding of many subject areas and a strong foundation for their upper-level classes. They focus on the College’s Learning Goals, which include critical thinking, scientific reasoning, information and technology literacy, creativity, and global awareness.
Degree-Seeking Students
Non-degree students have access to any of the classes in the Non-Credit (Continuing Education) class schedule. Carroll offers a wide variety of classes for continuing education, whether you want to brush up on a skill you already have or learn something completely new. Simply register for a class and pay.
Hill Scholars Program
A select group of students within Carroll College is eligible to participate in the Hill Scholars Program, which offers additional academic and extra-curricular enrichment through seminars, learning experiences, and special honors courses.
Hill Scholars devote one credit per semester to an honors seminar, and use the rest of their time to pursue their chosen degree and other activities. Upon graduation, scholars receive an associate’s degree with the Hill Scholar designation. Students interested in being a Hill Scholar should fill out the admissions application and essay available online.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Carroll Community College.
Carroll offers a number of opportunities for high school students to earn college credit.
The Concurrent Enrollment program lets students spend half of their day at their high school and half of it at Carroll. Students must apply for approval from their high school counselor or principal. It is recommended that prospective Concurrent Enrollment students take placement tests to facilitate class selection.
The Gifted and Talented Program is a highly selective and challenging program that lets young students begin college coursework before turning 16. To qualify, students must score in the 96th percentile or above on an approved Carroll County test, or provide proof of an SAT score of at least 1200. Students must also obtain approval from the Director of Admissions before being allowed to register.
The Early Admissions Program lets students skip their senior year of high school and enroll early in college. If you are interested in this program, you should meet with high school officials during your junior year and obtain at least a “B” average in your high school classes. You will also need to take placement tests to earn eligibility.
Carroll Community College
Admissions
Applying to Carroll begins with an application form, which is available online under the Apply & Register webpage. Once you’ve filled out the application, request official transcripts from any school you’ve previously attended. Carroll is happy to accept qualified any student with a high school diploma or the equivalent for its degree programs.
After applying, you will need to take assessment tests to help with class placement. Speak to an academic advisor about the best classes to take, and then take an online advising session at your own pace. Once you’ve registered and gotten your schedule, you can also participate in New Student Orientation or Virtual Orientation to get accustomed to the campus and its policies.
Carroll Community College
Students
There are many opportunities to get involved at Carroll. One unique program is “Let’s Do Lunch,” which lets students take faculty members out to lunch on campus using the Office of Student Life’s credit account. If you want to build stronger relationships with your professors, this is a great opportunity to sit and talk in a casual environment.
Carroll also hosts a number of community events, including Fall Fest, Crab Feast, and outdoor movies. Students can gather and socialize with their families and friends at these open, often free events.
First-year college students can ease the transition to higher education with the First-Year Success Program (FYSP). FYSP students take a one credit course in the fall semester and participate in activities that supplement their classroom experiences. At the end of the program, students are eligible for a scholarship of $100 to $200.
Carroll has also developed a series of exploratory programs called First-Year Interest Groups (FIGS). FIGS programs are designed to help students ‘try out’ their prospective major or learn about a common career theme through a mini-schedule of three courses that provides a thorough introduction to the topic. Examples of FIGS courses include Deciding on Business, Pathways to Success, and Examining Health Careers.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Carroll Community College?
Carroll Community College
Additional School Information
The Carroll library offers students access to thousands of texts and journals, both on-site and online. All of the campus’s classrooms are smart-technology enabled, and the most recently completed building is a classroom complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
The fitness center is free to all currently enrolled students. At the fitness center, you can attend classes taught by certified instructors or work out on your own. Students also have access to the computer labs, which offer free internet access and printing services.
The Carroll Theatre and the theatre program bring performance to the local stage with student-run shows like William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and movie screenings like Speech & Debate and The Crucible. Some events are free to students, and most have reduced admission for anyone enrolled in classes.
Bibliography
Carroll Community College. Enrollment Application. PDF.
Carroll Community College – Westminster, MD. Web. 30 July 2011.
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