Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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Concord, North Carolina
Concord is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. According to Census 2010, the city has a current population of 79,066. It is the largest city in Cabarrus County and is the county seat. In terms of population, the city of Concord is the second largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area...
. The College offers five associate degree and three bachelors degree programs. Over 500 students enrolled in Cabarrus College degree programs in the 2009-2010 academic year. Associate degree programs offered by the college include: medical assistant, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, surgical technology and a general associate in science degree. Bachelors degrees are offered in health services leadership and management, medical imaging and nursing (RN to BSN, available online).
The College was founded in 1942 by Cabarrus County Hospital to meet the need for registered nurses during World War II.
In 1995 Cabarrus College was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. In 1998 the North Carolina General Assembly granted the College the authority to award bachelors degrees. In 2004, the General Assembly granted the College authority to award advanced degrees in nursing or allied health sciences.
The growth of the College necessitated construction of a new facility in 2004 on the campus of CMC-NorthEast in Concord. Enrollment at the College has more than doubled since 2000, and applications for admission have increased 61% since 2003.