The Catholic University of America at SMHEC

The Catholic University of America at SMHEC is an off-campus instructional site of The Catholic University of America located in California, Maryland. SMHEC refers to the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, a consortium facility that hosts multiple universities to expand higher education access in southern Maryland.

Program offerings at this location are not separately itemized in available IPEDS data. The Catholic University of America typically delivers graduate and professional programs through such partnership sites; prospective students should contact CUA or SMHEC directly for information on available programs and enrollment.

California, Maryland is located in St. Mary's County and is situated near the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, a major regional employer. The SMHEC facility serves working professionals and military-affiliated students seeking graduate credentials without commuting to Washington, D.C.