Columbia College

1001 Rogers, Columbia, MO 65216 -  View Map

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• Founded in 1851, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 150 years. Columbia college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs.
• Columbia College is a private, not-for-profit institution founded in 1851 as Christian Female College, the first women's college west of the Mississippi River to be chartered by a state legislature. In 1970, the college changed its name to Columbia College when it became a coeducational, four-year liberal arts and sciences institution. Today the college serves 20,000 students annually in its Day Campus, Evening Campus, Online Campus and Graduate Studies.
• Columbia College provides associate and bachelor's degrees, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degrees. In addition to offering associate and bachelor's degrees, the college also offers master's degrees at the home campus in Columbia, Mo., and at selected extended campuses.
• The Day Campus and Evening Campus are located in Columbia, MO. The college also has 32 extended campuses across the United States, including a campus in Guantanamo Bay.
• Columbia College has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association since 1918.The college is also approved for teacher preparation by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Associate in Science degree in Nursing is accredited by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing.
• Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.

In the News:

• Fall Registration At Columbia College (MyMotherLode.com)
  posted on July 30, 2011 at 03:03:43 pm
  Sonora, CA-- Columbia College began priority registration for continuing students this week. Columbia College says nearly 200 new students attended the assessment and orientation session
• Columbia college reception to welcome new president (Modesto Bee)
  posted on July 29, 2011 at 05:11:47 am
  Columbia College President Dennis Gervin will be on hand to meet the community from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the college's Manzanita Building community education room.
• Reception For New Columbia College President (MyMotherLode.com)
  posted on July 28, 2011 at 09:48:43 pm
  Sonora, CA-- Next month, a welcome reception will be taking place for the new President of Columbia College. Members of the Yosemite Community College District Board of Trustees and the District
• Educator Q&A: Gary Carrender (Lake Sun Leader)
  posted on July 28, 2011 at 02:17:41 pm
  Columbia College academic advisor Gary Carrender has dedicated his professional life to the improvement and advancement of education around the Lake of the Ozarks region. In 1999, after 15 years in teaching and 10 years as principal at School of the Osage, Carrender started his career at Columbia College. He has worked in three different capacities at the college and has excelled in them all ...
• Latest Arts camp listings (The State)
  posted on July 27, 2011 at 04:33:52 pm
  Power Company Dance Master Class: 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 6 in the Godbold Studio on the campus of Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive (North Main Street and Columbia College Drive). Variety of dance experiences from contemporary dance technique and repertory to cardio dance and contact improvisation led by PoCo dancers. All ages; $20.

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