About Us

Our name says it all. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. Healthcare education is all we do, and we've been doing it for more than 80 years.

Cabarrus College has evolved from a small nursing school, established in 1942, into a robust educational institution offering 18 degrees in 11 health science disciplines. Our academic programs range from bachelor’s and master’s degrees for healthcare professionals seeking career advancement, to four-year degrees for students just entering healthcare, to one- and two-year programs for students who want to start a career in healthcare as quickly as possible.

At our hospital-based campus, situated on the grounds of Atrium Health Cabarrus, you’ll learn in an immersive, professional healthcare environment that embodies excellence and provides unmatched, hands-on experience for students in clinical programs. Our small classes and low student-to-faculty ratio allow for individualized instruction from faculty mentors who are invested in your success. And our affiliation with Atrium Health, one of the country’s largest healthcare systems, offers unparalleled access to clinical sites, technology and job opportunities.

With on-campus, online, hybrid and part-time/full-time options, our flexible programs meet your needs, whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a career-changing adult or a healthcare professional seeking advanced education.

Plan your visit today and you'll see why health career success starts at Cabarrus College. We can’t wait to meet you!

Why Cabarrus College of Health Sciences?

Mission, Vision and Core Values

The mission, vision, and core values drive the priorities of Cabarrus College.

Mission

Cabarrus College provides progressive, exemplary healthcare education.

Vision

To be the premier, private, residential health sciences college, preparing healthcare professionals and leaders who impact their communities through inclusive, innovative and compassionate care.

Core Values

The College’s commitment to its vision and mission is guided by the following core values:

Caring which is demonstrated in the College by:

Always putting the needs of others before our own
Providing a personal touch to everything we do
Understanding and meeting other’s needs
Anticipating future student needs and opportunities

Commitment which is demonstrated in the College by:

Going the extra mile
Using the best in technology and teaching practices
Championing new and better ideas, and a “can do” attitude
Maintaining the highest performance standards
Striving for educational excellence

Teamwork which is demonstrated in the College by:

Fostering collaborative teamwork
Doing one’s best so others can do their best
Valuing diversity as a team
Being there to help out our colleagues

Integrity which is demonstrated in the College by:

Holding ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards
Taking personal responsibility (being accountable)
Complying with legal and accreditation requirements
Speaking the truth
Exhibiting honest, objective behavior in every interaction
Delivering consistently on commitments

Educational Philosophy

Cabarrus College boasts a rich history of passing the torch from one generation of healthcare professionals to the next. Our committed faculty and staff seek to present students with best practices of the profession, stimulating dialogues, evidence-based research, and challenging experiences leading to active student learning and self-discovery. Through this, students experience enlightenment, enrichment, and transformation preparing them to think critically, understand, and creatively solve problems, and engage in a lifetime pursuit of scholarly knowledge and active citizenry.

Goals

The College fulfills its mission by striving to:

Strengthen the human, physical, and technological resources needed to improve student services, promote engagement, and best support the success of our learners.
Have a positive impact on the communities we serve by partnering with community organizations, improving access to a Cabarrus College education, and creating an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment which provides a sense of belonging for all.
Serve more learners through new program development, innovations in program delivery, strengthening the institutional brand, and optimizing resources across the emerging health sciences education system.
Ensure long-term sustainability through diversifying revenue streams, improving teammate satisfaction, maximizing human and financial resources, and by leveraging technology to improve business processes.

2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan

The 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for Cabarrus College of Health Sciences identifies how we intend to embrace and overcome these great challenges. The plan identifies how we will add new degree programs and prepare more graduates; provide enhanced services to the various types of learners we serve; have a positive social impact on our community; innovate and become integrated into the new Health Sciences System; and ensure we have the human, financial, and technical resources to provide the quality experiences and education our teammates and students deserve.

What Our Students and Alumni Have to Say

Rachel Harris

“Not only did faculty teach us the practical side, but they also helped us with our patient care skills and to see the patient as a whole individual. The impact is huge. Cabarrus College is helping the community every day by empowering health professionals to give professional care with compassion and love.”

Rachel Harris, (RT(R)(CT)) ‘16
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging

Genevieve Gere

“I feel as though Cabarrus College, the name speaks for itself. (Cabarrus College) definitely gave me a solid foundation that I've been able to build upon. They really pride themselves on being the best in the field. The environment, the student-to-faculty ratio. I mean, I can just go on and on about all the positive things.”

Genevieve Gere, CMA, ‘19
Medical Assistant

Ayanah Wehner

"Before I enrolled at Cabarrus College, I contemplated which institutions would be the most fulfilling for me. As a recent high school graduate, I wanted to ensure that I received a quality education and support to pursue my aspirations in healthcare. With assistance from the college, I was granted the opportunity to continue my education through the ADN program, which will provide me with the tools to become the healthcare provider I’ve always envisioned myself to be."

Ayanah Wehner, ‘24
Associate of Science in Nursing

Our History

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences evolved from the Cabarrus County General Hospital School of Nursing, founded by Louise Harkey in 1942 as a three-year diploma program to meet the demand for registered nurses during World War II.

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