FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
v. A point system is used to determine selection to
the program. Points will be assigned only to those
students who have returned the Application for
Admission to the Surgical Technology Class.
vi. When there are more qualified applicants than
there are seats in the program, those with the
highest points will be offered seats first. Other
qualified applicants will be offered seats as they
become available. It is highly recommended that
you participate in the job shadowing experience.
Those with documented job shadowing will be
given priority.
Criteria for Student Selection into the
Surgical Technology Class
Possible
Points
BI 103 (Anatomy & Physiology I)
4 credits* 4 points. Course completed.
Limit of one repeat to receive points.
4
BI 104 (Anatomy & Physiology II)
4 credits* 4 points. May be in progress at
time of application. Limit of one repeat to
receive points.
4
Medical Terminology Course: 1/3 credits*
(MDA 108/MDA 109)
1
Communications course: CMSP 103 or 105
or 107*
3 credits
1
Previous degree completion 2 2
Cumulative Science GPA (including
transfer credits)
• 3 points for 3.500 or higher
• 2 points for 3.000 - 3.490
3
Surgical Technology listed as applicant’s
major field of study.
3
All original transfer transcripts received
and read by the FCC Registrar prior to
deadline for each course to be applied to
the ST program.
3
Job shadowing reflection received prior to
the application deadline date.
3
Frederick County Resident.
Included are Howard and Carroll
Consortium transfer students.
1
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 25
* Theses courses must be completed with a “C” grade
or higher, and are prerequisite to any of the surgical
technology courses.
Academic Assessment
& Placement Policy and
Procedures
I. Philosophy and Scope
Frederick Community College (“FCC” or the
“College”) is committed to supporting student
success by ensuring appropriate course placement
through assessment. Placement tests include
a series of computer-based assessment tests
that measure the reading, writing, and math
skills needed for college-level coursework. Cut
scores for mathematics and English courses are
established through a statewide process, which are
used for placement. Prerequisites are established
for other courses. For more information on FCC
placement testing, please visit http://www.
placementtesting.aspx.
II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy
and Procedures
A. “Certificate-Seeking” refers to a category of
individuals who have declared an intent to follow
a sequence of specific credit courses resulting in
a formal award of completion of up to 36 credits.
B. “Courses of Interest” refers to a category of
individuals who seek to take courses listed as
credit in the FCC Academic Catalog for personal
knowledge or professional development as
opposed to the fulfillment of FCC degree
requirements.
C. “Degree-Seeking” refers to a category of
individuals who have declared an intent to follow
a prescribed curriculum in a career or transfer
program that leads to an associate degree, which
is generally 60 credits, unless otherwise specified.
D.“Developmental Courses” are courses that
prepare students for college-level coursework in
reading, writing, English as a Second Language
(ESL), and math. Developmental education
includes multiple course sequences with
students progressing as skills are developed.
Students are assigned to developmental courses
based on their placement test scores.
E.“Enrollment” is the status achieved when
an individual has registered for classes and has
either paid or made arrangements for payment
of tuition and/or fees.
F. “Full-time Enrollment” refers to a student
enrolled in twelve (12) or more credits during
the fall or spring semesters, or in a total of twelve
(12) credit hours cumulatively for the summer
session.
G.“Readmitted Students” refers to individuals
who have attended FCC but not within the past
two years.
H. “Transfer student”refers to an individual
who has attended another institution of
higher learning after high school graduation or
equivalency, and who seeks to receive credit
for prior coursework completed at previous
institutions.
III. Placement Tests
A. After applying to the College, placement tests
are required for:
1. Individuals who are first-time college students
who are seeking a degree or certificate whether
they enroll full-time or part-time.
2. Individuals planning to take their first English or
mathematics course.
3. Students seeking a degree/certificate whether
they enroll full-time or part-time who have not
been tested in the past or whose placement
scores and/or exemptions have expired.
4. Transfer or readmitted individuals who have not
completed a college-level math and/or English
course.
5. Individuals who are designated as Courses of
Interest students and wish to enroll in courses
with prerequisites of reading, writing, or
mathematics.
6. Individuals who change their designation from
Courses of Interest to certificate- or degree-seeking.
B. Upon completion of all required placement
tests, individuals are required to consult with an
advisor to develop a degree or certificate plan for
completion, including course selection. Individuals
will choose courses based on their placement
scores and their individual career and college goals.
C. Placement tests are not required for individuals
as noted under Section VI “Exceptions and
Exemptions to Required Placement Testing.”
IV. Placement Guidelines
A. Placement scores will be valid for two years after
the date of taking the placement test.
B. Placement cut scores have been determined
for college-readiness in reading, writing and
mathematics.
C. Non-native English speakers and some world
English speakers will take the Level of English
Proficiency (LOEP) placement test.
D. Individuals with documented disabilities
as verified by the Services for Students with
Disabilities Office will receive reasonable
accommodations while completing their
assessments.
E. High school grades alone do not determine
placement.