FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
International Baccalaureate (IB)
FCC will evaluate International Baccalaureate (IB)
subject examinations with scores of 5, 6, or 7.
Students must have official results sent to the FCC
Welcome Center in Jefferson Hall. Students may
be awarded up to 30 credits toward the associate
degree, but those planning to transfer need to
consult with potential transfer institutions regarding
each institution’s policy on required scores and credits
awarded. To request an official candidate score report
be sent to FCC, see the International Baccalaureate
website at
IB Exam FCC Course Equivalent/
Credits Awarded
IB English (HL) 5+ = EN 102
5+ and Completion of full-
diploma option = EN 101
& EN 102
IB Math (HL) 5+ = MA 206 (3) and MA
210 (4); Placement into
MA 211
IB Math (SL) 5+ = MA 111 (4);
Placement into MA 201 or
MA 210
IB Math Studies 5+ = MA 103 (3)
IB Biology (HL) 6+ = BI 101 & BI 102
IB Biology (SL) 6+ = BI 100
IB Chemistry 5 = CH 101;
6+ = CH 101 and CH 102
IB Physics (SL) No credit
IB History of the
Americas
5= HI 201 or HI 202;
6+ = HI 201 & HI 202
IB History of
Europe
5+ = HI 102
IB Economics (SL) 6+ = EC 201 & EC 202
IB Spanish 5+ = LS 101 and LS 102
IB French 5+ = LF 101 and LF 102
IB Latin 5+ = LL 101 and LL 102
IB Music Determined by program
manager
IB Art 5+ = AR 104
IB Computer
Science
5+ = CIS 106
Full IB Diploma
(Indicates
successful
completion
of the Theory
of Knowledge
course and the
Extended Essay)
EN 101
Internship
The internship program allows students to gain
work experience as well as earn academic credit for
structured learning that occurs through full- or part-
time employment related to their academic majors.
To be eligible, students must have met the following
guidelines:
1. Be enrolled in an eligible FCC program
2. Have a minimum 2.0 grade point average
3. Be approaching their last 15 credits in their
college program
4. Requirements: Internship credits can be earned
through either part- or full-time employment
in a position directly related to the student’s
major. Part-time employment (paid or unpaid) is
normally carried on concurrently with full- or part-
time school enrollment. Hours of employment
may vary, according to type of position. Full-time
employment under the internship program is
normally carried out while attending school part
time. A written assignment is completed based
on work experiences. A faculty member, selected
by the program manager or department chair,
will approve the assignment, assist with the
development of student outcome goals, maintain
contact with the work site, and assign a grade
at the end of the semester. Grades are based
on the student’s completion of outcome goals,
work experience evaluation and the employer’s
evaluations.
Articulation Agreements
Air Force Reserve Officer Training
Corps (AFROTC)
FCC is a Crosstown Partner with the Air Force ROTC
unit at University of Maryland College Park. Air Force
ROTC is a college program that allows students
to earn their degree while training to become an
Air Force officer. AFROTC offers challenges and
benefits unique among student organizations and
training programs on a college campus. Students
receive invaluable leadership training, are involved
in community events, and visit active-duty Air Force
bases as part of the program. Additionally, all course
materials and uniform items needed for the AFROTC
courses are provided at no cost, and students can
compete for scholarships to help pay tuition. Most
importantly, the program can lead to an exciting
career in the U.S. Air Force. For more information,
visit , send an e-mail to
, or call the UMCP campus
at 301.314.3242 or contact Marsha Mason-Sowell at
FCC, or 301.846.2475.
FCC recognizes the value of AFROTC courses. As a
Crosstown Partner with the University of Maryland
College Park’s AFROTC unit, FCC will accept credit for
the following AFROTC courses completed in UMCP’s
AFROTC program.
UMCP
Course
FCC Courses Credits
ARSC 100 General Elective Credit 1
ARSC 101 General Elective Credit 1
ARSC 200 General Elective Credit 1
ARSC 201 General Elective Credit 1
In addition, FCC will award credit for the following
AFROTC courses that do not have a corresponding
UMCP course number.
AFROTC Course FCC Courses Credits
ARSC 059 (if taken
as a single course)
PE 126 – Fitness
and Conditioning
1
ARSC 059 (if taken
three times)
PE 154 – Fitness for
Living
3
FCC/CCPS Agreement
Frederick Community College and Carroll County
Public Schools have an articulation agreement that
awards college credit for selected Carroll County
Public Schools coursework. To receive credit for
these courses, students must have earned a specific
grade as designated in the various agreements. The
CCPS graduate must initiate the request for credit
within two years of his or her graduation from high
school. Students must submit an official high school
transcript. Additional information is available from
the FCC Welcome Center or from Carroll County high
school guidance offices.
FCC/FCPS Agreement
Frederick Community College and Frederick County
Public Schools have an articulation agreement that
awards college credit for selected Frederick County
Public Schools coursework. To receive credit for
these courses, students must have earned a specific
grade as designated in the various agreements. The
FCPS graduate must initiate the request for credit
within two years of his or her graduation from high
school. Students must submit an official high school
transcript. Additional information is available from the
FCC Welcome Center or from Frederick County high
school guidance offices.
Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) Courses
FCC evaluates and grants academic credit for eligible
FEMA IS courses. Courses developed by FEMA are
available to be completed online for Continuing
Education units (CEUs). Upon successful completion
of a course, students can convert their CEUs to
academic credit at a cost of $81 per credit hour
(subject to change).