The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is a two-year college comprised of three primary campuses and two satellite campuses in Maryland.CCBC also offers distance learning programs, and more than 100 academic degree and certificate programs. CCBC offers excellent transfer programs for students planning to transition into four-year universities to complete their bachelor's degrees.

High-achieving students at CCBC can join one of the honors programs to gain enhanced learning experiences and guaranteed admission to a four-year college or university. CCBC has affiliations with many four-year insitutions, including Loyola College, College of Notre Dame, Towson University, and more.

Academic resources for students at CCBC include academic advising, international study and travel programs, developmental education, service learning, learning communities, a career training center, and job placement services, among others.

History

The Community College of Baltimore County was founded in 1957. The Catonsville branch originally operated out of the Catonsville High School basement. The college got its own campus in Catonsville in 1962. The Essex branch originally operated out of Kenwood High School. It got its own campus in the 1960s. In 1970, CCBC founded its Dundalk Campus.

Academics 

The academic calendar for CCBC follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a series of shorter summer sessions. There is also a short 3-week winter session available.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Applied and Information Technology
• School of Business, Social Sciences, Wellness and Education
• School of Health Professions
• School of Justice
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Mathematics and Science
   

Student Life

At CCBC, campus involvement in student clubs and organizations is encouraged to foster "co-curricular learning." The mission and purpose of the Student Life Program at CCBC is: "To provide a comprehensive program that provides cultural, social, recreational, health and wellness, and an intellectual environment for all." 

Student clubs, organizations and activities cover a broad range of interests, including fine arts, performing arts, sports, pop culture, student government, horticulture, and philosophy, to name a few. 

Student services at CCBC include tutoring, counseling, advising, testing, career training, and more. 

Athletics 

CCBC offers athletic programs at all three of its primary campuses: Catonsville (Cardinals), Dundalk (Lions) and Essex (Knights). Students should contact the athletics department at each campus to find out which sports programs are based there. CCBC men's and women's athletic teams compete in intercollegiate sports at the state, regional and national levels.

Intercollegiate athletics at CCBC include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Lacrosse         
• Soccer 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

CCBC is comprised of three primary campuses and two satellite campuses in Maryland. The three primary CCBC campuses are:

• CCBC Catonsville
• CCBC Dundalk
• CCBC Essex 

The two CCBC satellite campuses are:

• CCBC Owings Mills Extension Center
• CCBC Hunt Valley Extension Center
• CCBC Randallstown Extension Center 

The CCBC Distance Learning program provides easy-access alternatives to commuting to one of the campuses.

Community Life 

CCBC offers many programs to the community. Programs that benefit local businesses include training for businesses, such as food safety, health care, workplace literacy, applied technology, and command Spanish, among others. Community education is available for life enrichment, adult literacy, children and young adults, career training, internships, and more. Performing arts productions are available to community members through the Catonsville Community Theatre Company, the Dundalk Community Theater, Senior Start Showcase, and the theatre, dance and music departments.