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General Studies
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Designed for students who are exploring academic and career options that
are not represented by another Frederick Community College program or who
are undecided about their educational goals. Students who have a specific
career or educational goal should consult with an academic advisor to select a
degree program other than General Studies.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the
University of Maryland System.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• CORE: The General Education CORE
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.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
(Electives must be from two disciplines)
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list) .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies this requirement) . .
1
Other Requirements
Open Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer
institution (ARTSYS) before selecting their electives.
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Health Information Technology
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Carroll Community College Degree
Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as health information
technicians in hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory care facilities, physician
offices, home health services, and other facilities which create and/or evaluate
health records. This program of study is designed to combine general education
and specialized courses to meet employment requirements in Health Information
Technology. Students are expected to complete a core of General Education
requirements in addition to the program requirements. For more information, contact
Counseling & Advising or Anne Marani at 410.386.8265 or
[email protected].Course
Credits
English
EN 101
English Composition
3
EN 102
English Composition and Literature
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
(MA 206 recommended)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts or Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Arts, Humanities, or Social & Behavioral Sciences
Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences
Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues (GenEd course list)
(HE 204 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 107 Human Biology
4
Other Requirements
CIS 111R Business Software Applications or
CIS 101 Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Health Information Technology
courses offered at Carroll Community College
HIT 112 Healthcare Data Content and Structure . . . . . . . . . .
3
HIT 115 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . .
4
HIT 121 Basic Diagnosis Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HIT 122 Basic Procedure Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HIT 201 Computer Applications in Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HIT 222 Advanced Coding Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
HIT 225 Healthcare Delivery Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HIT 223 Reimbursement Methodologies . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HIT 270 Professional Practice in Health Information Technology . .
1
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Honors College
Honors is an academic enrichment program that can be incorporated into most
transfer degree programs at FCC. All honors learning is designed to go deeper,
broader, or more complex, and the program strives to develop emerging scholars
and leaders. Students who graduate from the Honors College, complete an
honors independent study project, present at a conference, or earn service or
leadership certificates gain a competitive advantage when applying for admission
to selective four-year colleges and transfer scholarships.