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2016/2017 fcc catalog
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Construction Management
Frederick Community College maintains an
articulation agreement with the University of
Maryland Eastern Shore for graduates of the
Construction Management & Supervision A.A.S.
degree wishing to pursue the third and fourth years
of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction
Management Technology from UMES at the
Universities at Shady Grove. Students will complete
their coursework through a combination of on-
campus and distance education course offerings.
For further information, contact Michael Leonard,
Program Manager Construction Management,
240.629.7927.
UMUC Alliance
Frederick Community College and University of
Maryland University College have formed an alliance
that offers dual admission to both institutions.
The alliance allows for a seamless education from
associate’s to bachelor’s degrees in majors like
computer science, information systems management,
bioprocessing, business administration, police
science, paralegal, history, and psychology. Once
students complete the Alliance application, they
are admitted to both FCC and UMUC. Alliance
students have the benefit of full library privileges
and other resources at both institutions. For more
information, contact the Counseling & Advising
Office at 301.846.2471 or visit the UMUC website at
. Under Community Colleges, click
on Maryland Community Colleges and then go to
Frederick Community College Information.
University System of Maryland
The state of Maryland has a unique computerized
articulation system, called ARTSYS, which outlines
individual course equivalencies and recommended
transfer programs for every two-year and four-year
institution within the University System of Maryland
(which includes UMBC, UMCP, Frostburg, Towson,
Salisbury, and others). Articulation information for
some private colleges like Hood and McDaniel is
also accessible through ARTSYS. Students can access
ARTSYS at . For additional
transfer information, students can visit the Maryland
Transfer website at . Students
are encouraged to meet with a counselor regarding
their transfer plans. Contact the Counseling &
Advising Office at 301.846.2471 for an appointment.
Wilson College
In an attempt to create more diverse opportunities
for our transferring students, Frederick Community
College has entered into an agreement with Wilson
College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This
agreement supports an effort to provide equal access
to admission, registration, and financial aid at Wilson
College for FCC graduates. This agreement also
proposes the development of articulated programs
of study for ease of transfer, which will recognize the
general education requirements completed at FCC.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission
in the College for Women at 800.421.8402 or the
College for Continuing Education at 800.421.4796.
Online Education Transfer
Institutions
American Public University
System Nursing
This agreement facilitates the transfer of Frederick
Community College students who graduate with
an Associate of Science degree in Nursing to the
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at American
Public University System (APUS). Students must
have earned the grade of C or higher in all courses
set forth in the Degree Completion Plan included in
this agreement. For more information, contact the
Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
American Public University System
Emergency Management
This agreement facilitates the transfer of Frederick
Community College students who graduate
with an Associate of Applied Science degree in
Emergency Management to the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Emergency and Disaster at American
Public University System (APUS). Students must have
earned the grade of C or higher in all courses set
forth in the Degree Completion Plan included in this
agreement. For more information contact Douglas
McDaniel, Academic Program Manager, Emergency
Management Programs, at 301.629.7952.
Ashford University
Ashford University (AU) and Frederick Community
College (FCC) have established an articulation
agreement to enable FCC students who transfer
to Ashford University to carry with them the credit
they have already earned for as much relevant study
as possible. Students who transfer to AU and have
earned an associate’s degree with a 2.000 cumulative
GPA or higher are accepted as fulfilling all General
Education and competency requirements of an
Ashford University Bachelor’s program. For more
information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office
at 301.846.2471.
Capella University
Upon successful completion of A.A., A.S. or A.A.S.
degree requirements in specific programs at FCC,
students will be provisionally accepted into specific
Capella upper division bachelor’s programs under
the following conditions: 2.000 GPA on a 4.000
scale; satisfy the General Education requirements
as stated in the Capella University catalog and
otherwise fulfill Capella’s education requirements.
FCC graduates, alumni, faculty and staff will receive a
10% tuition discount at Capella University. Students
should contact the Counseling & Advising Office at
301.846.2471 for further information.