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Services Phone List
6

The College
9

A History
9

The Campus
9

Mission, Vision & Goals
9

Community Outreach
10

Admission to the College
11

Admissions Policy and Procedures
11

Required Orientation, Advising, & Registration
17

Special Programs of Study
17

Academic Assessment and Placement Policy and Procedures
20

Student Information
21

Ways to Earn Credit at FCC
21

CLEP Exams
23

Advanced Placement Exams
23

Articulation Agreements
24

Transferring In Courses
25

Transfer Agreements
26

Online Education Transfer Institutions
30

Tuition & Fees
32

Explanation of Student Tuition & Fee Charges
32

Continuing Education & Workforce Development (non-credit) Tuition
32

Books and Supplies
32

Schedule of Payments
33

Tuition & Tuition Refund Policy and Procedure
33

Residency Policy and Procedures
36

Health Manpower Shortage Programs
39

Financial Aid
42

Eligibility Criteria
42

How to Apply for Financial Aid
42

When to Apply/Reapply
42

Transfer Students
42

Financial Aid Eligibility: Satisfactory Academic Progress
42

Typical Expenses used to Determine Financial Need
42

Financial Aid Appeals Process
43

Veterans Services
43

Scholarships
43

Student Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
44

Effects of Withdrawing or Not Attending Class
44

Financial Aid Chart
45

Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD)
48

Workforce Development
48

Business & Careers
48

Certification & Licensure
48

Computers & Technology
48

Trades & Vocational Training
48

Emergency Management
48

Healthcare Careers & Wellness
48

Lifelong Learning
48

Adult Education
48

Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)
48

Personal Enrichment
48

Degree Requirements
49

Description of Degrees
49

Program Requirements
49

Completion Note for Degree and Certificate Programs
50

Gainful Employment Program Information
50

General Education CORE
51

General Education Goals
51

CORE Courses
51

Cultural Competence Requirement
52

Credit Programs of Study
53

Accounting
53

Business Accounting
53

Computerized Accounting
54

Accounting
54

CPA Exam Qualification
54

American Sign Language Studies
54

Arts & Humanities
55

Art
55

Communications (Speech)
56

English
56

Film & Video Production
57

Film & Video Production
58

Graphic Design
58

Computer Graphics
59

Music
59

Theatre
60

Arts & Sciences
60

Health and Exercise Sciences
61

Fitness/Personal Trainer
61

Physical Education, Coaching
61

Pre-Health Professions
62

Bioprocessing Technology
62

Bioprocessing Technology
63

Bioprocessing Technology
63

Building Trades Technology
63

HVAC
63

Welding
64

Electrical
64

Business Administration
64

Business Management
65

Business Management
65

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Start-Up
65

Computer Science
67

Computer Science Studies
67

Information Systems Management
68

Early Childhood Development
68

Early Childhood Development
69

Child Care Preschool and School Age Teacher Training
69

Child Care Preschool Teacher
69

Education: Associate of Arts in Teaching
69

Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education
69

Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education
70

English Education
70

Mathematics Education
71

Spanish Education
71

Teacher Preparation
72

Emergency Management Track I: FEMA Independent Study
72

Emergency Management Track II: Residency Program
73

Emergency Management
73

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
74

Fire Service Administration
75

Game and Simulation Development
76

Game Programming
76

Computer Animation
76

General Studies
77

Health Information Technology
77

Honors College
77

Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute
79

Culinary Arts and Supervision
79

Culinary Skills
79

Culinary Skills
79

Hospitality Management
80

Hospitality Management
80

Hospitality Management
80

Medical Scribe
82

Computed Tomography Certification
83

Nursing
83

RN To BSN
84

LPN To ADN
84

Paralegal
85

Paralegal
85

Physical Therapist Assistant
86

Police Science
86

Respiratory Care
87

Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program
88

Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program
88

Social Sciences
89

Addictions Counseling
90

Addictions Counseling
90

Criminal Justice
91

Corrections
91

Education
92

History
92

Civil War Studies
93

Human Services
93

Psychology
94

Sociology
94

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
95

Biology
96

Chemistry
96

Engineering
97

Mathematics
97

STEM Technology
98

Audio Production Technology
99

Audio Production
100

Computer Aided Design Technology
100

Architectural Computer Aided Design
101

Computer Aided Design Operator
101

Construction Management Technology
101

Construction Management & Supervision
102

Cybersecurity
102

Information Security and Assurance
103

Data Science
103

Information Technology Specialist
104

Computer Support Specialist
105

Healthcare Information Technology
105

Software Specialist
105

Database Administration
105

Radio Frequency Technician
105

Network Engineering
106

Network Engineer
106

Software Engineering
107

Surgical Technology
107

Surgical Technology
108

Credit Course Descriptions
109

ACCT: Accounting
109

Continuing Education & Workforce Development
152

Partnerships
152

MACEM
152

Workforce Development & Career Training
152

FCC Business Solutions
152

Adult Education Programs
152

Personal Enrichment
152

Youth Programs
152

Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)
153

Motorcycle Safety Program
153

FCC Foundation Scholarships
153

Continuing Education Programs of Study
154

Accounting & Bookkeeping
154

Building Trades
154

Early Childhood Development
154

Healthcare and Wellness Careers
154

Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute
155

Information Technology
155

Project Management
156

Veterinary Assistant
157

Continuing Education Course Descriptions
158

Accounting & Bookkeeping
158

Early Childhood Development (CHI)
158

Healthcare and Wellness Careers
159

Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI)
160

Veterinary Assistant
163

Academic Regulations
165

Academic Standards Policy and Procedures
165

Student Support Services
174

Alumni Services
174

Athletics
174

Center for Teaching & Learning
174

Counseling & Advising
175

Developmental Education
176

English as a Second Language (ESL)
176

Job Search Assistance
176

Multicultural Student Services Program
176

Office of Adult Services
176

Services for Students with Disabilities
177

Student and Advisor Responsibilities in the Advising Process
177

Student Technology Help Desk
178

Welcome Center
178

Transfer Evaluation for Students
178

Center for Student Engagement
179

Mission Statement
179

Department Overview
179

Campus Clubs
179

Community Service
179

Co-curricular Programs
179

Leadership Development
179

Recognition and Awards
180

Student Government Association
180

Student Publications
180

Voter Registration
180

Wellness
180

Campus Life
181

Bookstore
181

Campus Security
181

College Closing
181

College Information Center
181

Dining Services
181

Photo ID and Parking
182

MHEC Transfer Policies
184

Staff Listing
188

Faculty
188

Board of Trustees
190

President’s Office
191

Academic Affairs
191

Arts & Sciences
191

Career Programs
192

Center for Teaching & Learning
192

Finance, Human Resources and Auxiliary Services
192

Operations
193

Institutional Effectiveness
195

Information Technology
196

Learning Support
196

Emeritus
199

Recognition of Distinguished Status
200

Index
201

Academic Calendar
205

Admissions Policy and Procedures
11