On Jan. 2, 1961, the county Board of Education established Anne Arundel Community College, a comprehensive community center of higher learning. The college opened in September that year for 270 students in late-afternoon and evening classes in temporary quarters at Severna Park High School. Anne Arundel Community College has built a tradition of more than 50 years of bringing innovation and excellence to the community. With 225 programs and more than 3,500 courses, it's easy to find your passion in our credit offerings, enhance your career through professional and workforce training or challenge yourself to do something new in our personal enrichment classes.