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2018/2019 fcc catalog
Throughout the year, opportunities are available for
students to meet with representatives of four-year
schools who visit the FCC campus. Both the Transfer
Day Fair and the FCC-sponsored Frederick County
College Night provide opportunities to explore
potential transfer schools. Additionally, four-year
college recruiters and advisors are available to meet
with students in the Counseling & Advising Office
on a weekly basis. The Counseling & Advising Office
also sponsors several field trips to visit local colleges
and universities each semester so students can tour
campuses, meet with faculty, staff and students, and
learn about transfer requirements.
The college makes every possible effort to
provide access to the most current and accurate
transfer information. However, students should
always verify information with the intended
transfer school. For more information, visit the
Counseling & Advising Office Web page at www.
. To schedule an appointment
for transfer planning/advising, contact the
Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
Academic Advising
The goal of FCC’s academic advising system is
to assist students in developing academic plans
consistent with their degree and/or career objectives.
Advisors and Counselors are able to assist students in
meeting requirements for degree programs both at
FCC and transfer institutions, provide advice on good
combinations of courses to take each semester to
balance academic load, and make sure that students
have the necessary prerequisites for courses to help
ensure that students are successful.
All students are strongly encouraged to meet with
an advisor prior to course registration each semester.
Students who have been placed on probationary
status are required to have an advisor’s approval
before registering for classes. In addition, students
enrolling in college for the first time are expected to
participate in the college’s new student orientation
program where they will have the opportunity to
meet with staff to learn more about the college’s
offerings and resources and receive information
pertaining to college policies and services. During the
orientation program, students will meet individually
with an advisor to plan their semester schedule and
register for their classes
Allied Health Advising
Students interested in the college’s allied health
programs (medical assistant, respiratory care,
associate degree nursing, transition-to-RN, or surgical
technology program) are encouraged to meet with
the Allied Health and Nursing Advisor. Individual
appointments and information sessions may be
available. For more information, call 301.846.2471.
Emergency Management Advising
Students interested in the college’s Emergency
Management programs are encouraged to request an
advising session with the Emergency Management
program advisor. Individual appointments may be
requested through email at .
Personal and Social Counseling
FCC offers counseling referral services to assist
students with the many choices confronting them as
they enter and progress through college. In addition,
staff offer workshops on a variety of topics and serve
as a resource for students and faculty. Contact the
Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
Developmental Education
FCC offers a range of support services, as well as
developmental courses in English, mathematics, and
science. These courses are designed to help students
who are identified through the college’s assessment
testing as needing additional preparation for college-
level coursework
English as a Second
Language (ESL)
FCC offers a series of English as a Second Language
(ESL) courses that focus on listening, speaking,
reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar.
For more information about ESL programming at
FCC, call 240.629.7962. See instructions on how to
apply and register for ESL classes on page 9. For
community-based English as a Second Language
classes, see page 147.
Job Search Assistance
The Counseling & Advising Office at FCC offers job
search assistance to graduates and those students
seeking part-time or full-time employment.
The office houses a variety of materials that can
assist students in the job-seeking process including
reference books, videos, and information on area
employers. Students can access job openings via the
online job board and view which employers will be
visiting the Recruiter’s Corner seeking job applicants
for their open positions.
Students seeking job search assistance services can
call 301.846.2471. For more information, visit the
Counseling & Advising Office Web page at
Prior Learning Assessment
(PLA)
FCC's prior learning pathways which include
Portfolio Assessment, Institutional Departmental
Exams, Certificate & Licensure Evaluations, Credit by
Examination (CLEP/DSST, IP & AP), American Council
on Education (ACE), the National College Credit
Recommendation Service (NCCRS), and Military
Training and Service evaluations allow students
the opportunity to earn credit for college level
learning, thus accelerating students’progress towards
graduation. Students seeking credit for prior learning
should call the Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator
on 301.846.2587 for more information.
The Office of Multicultural
Student Services
Mission Statement
The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS)
provides interested students with comprehensive
support that consists of academic planning, and
personal support, advising, and a series of dynamic
cross cultural activities which focus on enhancing
or developing strategies for success. Multicultural
Student Services aims to increase student success
and goal achievement while enhancing access,
support and opportunities that meet the needs of
a diverse and changing population. To ensure the
successful transition to college and completion of
a college degree or certificate, we offer additional
advising support to students who may be
experiencing academic challenges or are having
difficulty adjusting to the college environment.
Overview
Multicultural Student Services (H-103) offers
academic support through personal counseling,
advising, comprehensive student success academic
action plans, and student advocacy by establishing
strong mentoring relationships between students
and faculty/staff. MSS aims to provide a smooth
transition to the college and to increase the
probability of success for each student. The office
provides identity development activities and
education beyond the classroom experience by
hosting cultural engagement programming including
but not limited to critical thinking discussions,
cultural fieldtrips, study skills workshops, goal setting
initiatives and leadership development retreats.
In addition, we provide specialized support and
outreach to men and women of color through our
Big 6 and Elite 8 programs, support for high school
students with our College Prep program and support
for ESL students through a scholarship for ESL
students who are enrolled in career programs. Please
call 301.624.2894 for additional information.
Office of Adult Services
Mission Statement
The Office of Adult Services at Frederick Community
College provides services and support in identifying
and achieving educational, career, and personal
goals to adults in transition. The services include
academic advising, needs assessment, career and
personal adjustment counseling, financial assistance,
workshops, and referral to College and community
services. Specific services are offered to single parents,
single pregnant women, and displaced homemakers.