Maryland Education Alliance

Through a unique collaboration across several community colleges in Maryland, Cecil College students have access to several degree programs that are not currently offered at Cecil College.

About The Maryland Education Alliance

The Maryland Education Alliance (MEA) creates pathways for students to complete these programs of study. Participating community colleges include Anne Arundel Community College, Carroll Community College, Cecil College, Chesapeake College, College of Southern Maryland, Harford Community College, and Prince George’s Community College.

Cecil College students are encouraged to complete the first year of their degree at Cecil College and, during that year, apply for admission into the specific program at another community college. Once admitted, students are enrolled at the community college hosting the program. To inquire about programs included in this initiative, please contact the Advising Office at advising@nullcecil.edu.

Health Care Programs

Some health care programs are eligible for in-county tuition under the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Health Manpower Shortage program. Please inquire at the institution you are planning to attend. This option is only available once you are admitted to a specific program of study. Students are also encouraged to speak with an advisor if they are interested in any of the following programs.

Public Health, Cecil College

Students complete their Associate of Science in Public Health at Cecil College. However, students are eligible to take courses in public health studies at other community colleges in MEA and transfer those courses seamlessly to Cecil College to meet degree requirements, increasing flexibility and options for students. Community Colleges who offer public health courses applicable to this program of study are Anne Arundel Community College, Carroll Community College, and Prince George’s Community College.

Massage Therapy, Anne Arundel Community (AACC)

Students complete their first year at Cecil College, completing the pre-healthcare certificate, and then apply to AACC for this competitive admission program. A graduate of the massage therapy program is eligible to take the licensing exam offered by the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners. Please visit the AACC website for complete details regarding the Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy.

Nuclear Medicine Technology, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)

Students complete their first year at Cecil College, completing the pre-healthcare certificate, and then apply to PGCC for this competitive admission program. A graduate of the nuclear medicine technology program is eligible to take certification exams offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Please visit the PGCC website for complete details regarding the Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Respiratory Therapy, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)

Students complete their first year at Cecil College, completing the pre-healthcare certificate, and then apply to PGCC for this competitive admission program. A graduate of the respiratory therapy program is eligible to take the Maryland Licensure Examination and the National Registry/Certification Examination. Please visit the PGCC website for complete details regarding the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy.