FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

Frederick Community College 2016-2017 Catalog, produced by the marketing and scheduling offices, April 15, 2016

Because Frederick Community College is a public institution, photographs of students, employees and visitors in common areas on campus or at

ceremonies and events may appear in print or electronic marketing materials without their permission.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender

identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or

veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

All members of the College community are expected to abide by this non-discrimination policy and to comply with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities

Act of 1990, (ADA), and amendments.

The designated coordinator for FCC compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and for the Americans with Disabilities Act is:

Kate Kramer-Jefferson

301.846.2409 • Room A-105F

Frederick Community College makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. If you have

accommodation needs, please call 301-846-2408. To request a sign language interpreter, please call 240-629-7819 or 301-846-2408 (Voice) or email

[email protected]

. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. To

guarantee accommodations, requests must be made at least five workdays in advance of a scheduled event.

If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least two weeks in advance. Requests made

less than two weeks in advance may not be able to be provided.

For questions or concerns regarding Title IX issues, contact:

Maryrose Wilson, Title IX Coordinator

301.846.2436 • Room G-224

FCC promotes diversity and respect for all students and visitors. To reach the FCC Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, contact:

Shezwae Fleming

301.624.2711 • Room J-313

Frederick Community College reserves the right to amend or delete any administrative policies, academic rules or regulations, courses, or programs contained in this

catalog without prior notice to persons who might be affected. Information regarding expenses, fees and other charges applies to the current academic year only.

This publication is not intended to be a contract, merely a prospectus describing the college.

Frederick Community College is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Middle States Accreditation attests that the

Commission on Higher Education considers the institution to be offering its students the educational opportunities implied by its objectives. A copy of the college’s

accreditation documentation is available in the library.

Frederick Community College is also approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. The college is certified for the education and training of veterans

enabling them to receive VA benefits while attending classes.