The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in La Plata, Maryland, is a public, regional community college, serving Southern Maryland Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County. In September 1958, the predecessor to today's CSM, Charles County Junior College, commenced evening classes at La Plata High School. In 1960, the college added an apprenticeship program. In 1968, Charles County Community College began construction of the Career Education and Administration Building on what is now the main CSM campus in La Plata, Maryland. On July 1, 2000 the college officially became the College of Southern Maryland. CSM celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2008 with a series of events marking its history and progress. The College of Southern Maryland offers more than 120 programs of study including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degree programs. Furthermore, CSM offers a wide range of continuing education certificates and career training programs such as computer programming and repair, truck driving, nursing or veterinary assistances to name a few. CSM is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.