FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
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Physics
Students interested in pursuing a major in physics should choose the A.S.
STEM Option where they will be able to tailor their degree to the transfer
institution of their choice. Students should consult an advisor and ARTSYS
before determining their course selections.
Police Science
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares Maryland law enforcement officials to meet the challenges of
a diverse, global society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong
learning. The diverse, ever-growing population of our state requires increasing
numbers of law enforcement officials to be skilled at communicating,
problem-solving, conflict resolution, and diversity awareness, in addition
to being physically strong. The key to creating and maintaining this type of
professional law enforcement official is education.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet thecultural competence
graduation requirement (list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE(page 42) is that foundation of the higher
education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students.
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting General Education CORE requirements.
Course Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Arts & Humanities
CMSP 103 Speech Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Science
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (lab course) (GenEd course list) . 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
HE 201 Stress Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Education Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PE/Health Requirement (HE 201 satisfies this requirement) . . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CJ 106 Police-Community Relations * or
HS 102 Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CJ 110 Criminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CJ 204 Police Operational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CJ 108 Serial Killers: Psychosocial Perspectives ** or
CJ 212 Criminalistics * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
CJ 220 Criminal Evidence and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CJ 221 Police Defense Tactics * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CJ 222 Police Arsenal and Procedures * . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CJ 223 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) * . . . . . . 3
CJ 214 The Correctional Process or
CJ 224 Awareness Training for Weapons of Mass Destruction * or
ID 225 Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management . . . . . . . 3
SO 201 Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Elective** (If CJ 108 is taken instead of CJ 212, a one (1) credit course
must be added to the curriculum, such as FEM 150) . . . . 1
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* Offered through the Recruit Police Academy Program
Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Police Science and who are looking for transfer
opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office
at 301.846.2471.
• University of Maryland University College–B.S. Criminal Justice
• Mount Saint Mary’s University–B.A. Criminal Justice
• Capella University–BS Public Safety
Pre-Nursing
A.S. Degree (Transfer) An Option of Arts & Sciences
Designed for students seeking the bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Designed for students seeking the bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Students pursue a curriculum in general education with subjects that are
supportive of nursing. Students are advised to check the requirements of the
institution to which they will transfer.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet thecultural competence
graduation requirement (list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
Course Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
MA 206 Elementary Statistics or
MA 207 Elementary Statistics with Probability . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GedEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communications Elective (GedEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN 102 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 103 Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BI 104 Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Two courses selected from different disciplines . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PE/Health Requirement (HE 102 or HE 200 satisfies this requirement) . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
ED/PS 208 Human Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BI 120 Microbiology for Allied Health or
BI 203 Elements of Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CH 101 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HE 102 Nutrition in a Changing World or
HE 200 Principles & Applications of Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives
General Education Electives: Chemistry, Math or
Social Science are recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting their electives.
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