FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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b. If satisfactory progress is not made in
the first semester upon his/her return,
the student will be subject to Academic
Dismissal.
5. Re-admission Following Academic Dismissal
a. Prior to reenrollment, students who
have been academically dismissed must
develop a plan to remediate their academic
deficiencies and meet with the Associate
Vice President/Dean of Students. If
approved by the Associate Vice President/
Dean of Students, students meet with an
Academic Advisor to develop an Academic
Success Plan and identify any academic
conditions of reenrollment including
enrollment in developmental requirements,
appropriate academic support courses, or
use of academic support services.
b. If satisfactory progress is not made in the
first semester upon his/her return, the
student will again be subject to Academic
Dismissal.
6. Request for Withdrawal After the Deadline Due
to Extenuating Circumstances
Students with extenuating medical/emergency/
military circumstances that they believe requires
them to withdraw from a class after the deadline
for withdrawal should consult with the instructor of
the class to request a grade of “I.” Incompletes that
are not satisfied within eight (8) weeks after the
last day of fall and spring semesters, within four (4)
weeks after the last day of summer term, or within
two (2) weeks after the last day for J-term convert
to an “F.”
E. Change of Major
1. Students declare their major at the time of
application and may change their major any
time. Only one major may be declared at a
time; however, students may apply for multiple
degrees and certificates.
2. Students who wish to change their major
must obtain permission from an Academic
Advisor or Veterans Advisor (if applicable) to
help clarify their new educational goals.
Students will be advised that changing
majors could result in completed courses
not applying to their new major.
3. Students changing their major will be
assigned to the current catalog year.
a. Students requesting an exception to the
assignment to the current catalog year
need a written recommendation signed
by an Academic Advisor, faculty advisor,
Department Chair, or Program Manager
with written justification for the request.
This request must be submitted to the
Registrar. The Registrar will review the
request and make a determination based
on the continuous enrollment status of
the student.
b. To ensure compliance with accreditation
and licensing requirements, the student’s
clinical portion of an allied health
program will be assigned to the current
catalog year.
c. Students will not be assigned to a catalog
more than five (5) years old.
F. Course Repetition
The right to repeat courses in some programs is
not automatic. Individual program requirements
may limit course repeatability. Students failing to
successfully complete a course in some programs
may be denied the opportunity to continue in
those programs.
A student should consult an Academic Advisor
before attempting the course for the second
time. No student may attempt the same course
a third time without consulting the appropriate
Department Chair, Program Manager, or designee.
The fourth and any subsequent attempts of the
same course will require the approval of the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs or
designee.
Course repetition restrictions do not apply to
courses which are identified in the FCC Academic
Catalog as repeatable for additional credit. These
courses may be repeated up to the maximum
number specified. Some courses are exempt and
are listed in the FCC Academic Catalog.
When a student repeats a course, the highest grade
and corresponding credits awarded will be used in
computing the GPA. If the two grades are the same,
the last grade will count. All courses taken become
part of the student’s academic record and appear
on the student’s transcript. If a student receives an
“F” in a course at FCC, and successfully completes
the course at another institution, transfer credit
may be awarded; however, the “F” grade received
at FCC remains on the transcript and in the GPA
calculation.
Students should be aware that federal financial aid
regulations and veterans’ benefits limit the number
of times a student can receive federal financial aid
for a graded course.
G. Graduation Requirements
FCC awards Associate degrees, certificates, and
Letters of Recognition (LORs) to those students
who complete a prescribed curriculum with a 2.000
grade point average or better. Students enrolled in
the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) programs,
however, are required to complete the prescribed
curriculum with a 2.750 grade point average or
better. Degrees, certificates, and LORs are issued
four (4) times a year: August, December, January,
and May.
The standard number of credits for an Associate
degree from a public community college is sixty
(60) credit hours.
The standard number of credits required for an
Associate degree (i.e. 60) does not apply if 1) the
degree program is defined as more than a two-
year Associate degree; 2) professional accreditation
requires a higher number of credit hours or requires
coursework that cannot be completed in 60 credits;
or 3) certification requirements result in a need
for credit hours in excess of 60. MHEC approval is
required for exceptions in excess of 60 credits.
1. Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of
Science Degree (A.S.)
To be eligible to receive the Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science degree, students must:
a. Successfully complete a prescribed curriculum
as approved by the College with at least 60
credits.
b. Complete a core of at least 31 general
education credits that will include the following:
i. English Composition (EN101): 3 credits.
ii. Arts, Humanities, Communications: 9
credits, three courses, one selected from
each area.
iii. Social and Behavioral Science: 6 credits,
two courses, selected from different
disciplines.
iv. Biological and Physical Science: 7/8
credits, two courses, one must be a lab
science.
v. Mathematics: 3/4 credits, one course.
vi. Interdisciplinary or Emerging Issues is an
optional category that can fulfill the open
general education elective requirement.
vii. Open General Education Elective: 3
credits selected from any category of
General Education courses above.
c. Cultural Competence Requirement: At least
one course must be designated as meeting the
College cultural competence requirement.
d. Health, Wellness, or Physical Education
requirement: 1/3 credits.
e. Obtain a minimum grade point average of
2.000 (in addition, certain programs of study may
require a minimum grade in designated courses).
f. Complete at least 15 semester hours of
academic credit at Frederick Community College.
g. Complete a graduation application and submit
to the Welcome Center.
2. Concentration within the Associate of Arts Degree
(A.A.) or the Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
To be eligible to receive a concentration within
the Associate of Arts or Science Degrees, students
must:
a. Successfully complete a prescribed curriculum
approved by the College with at least 60 credits.
b. Obtain a minimum grade point average of
2.000.