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College Profile for : Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Calumet College of St. Joseph is a private university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church through the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Its main campus is in Whiting, Indiana, with additional campuses located in Chicago, Illinois, and Merrillville, Indiana. The college was founded in 1951 as an extension of Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana. The school's total enrollment in 2006 was 1,236. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.ccsj.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

Calumet College of St. Joseph is a degree-granting, Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.). The college prepares graduates for careers and graduate school with academic and professional programs based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. These programs are designed to empower graduates to improve their lives and the lives of their families. In an academically challenging and flexible environment dedicated to student learning, the college acknowledges and respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Serving a richly diverse population, the college encourages differing views, fosters personal growth, and promotes the formation of spiritual, moral and ethical values in support of social justice and personal responsibility.

General Information

Other Names	CCSJ, CAL COLLEGE, CALUMET COLLEGE
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	1,000 - 4,999
Campus Setting	Suburb: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Roman Catholic

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Yes	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
Yes	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	No	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	No	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers