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Arts & Humanities
Arts, Humanities, or Communication Elective (GenEd course list)
(Diversity General Education course required - students may refer
to the Carroll Community College catalog general education
information for what qualifies as a diversity course)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I
4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Departmental Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant courses offered at Carroll Community College
PTA 099 Neuromuscular Anatomy Skills and Palpitation (optional) . .
0
PTA 101 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant . . . . . . . .
3
PTA 111 Clinical Science 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
PTA 113 Modalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PTA 121 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PTA 212 Clinical Science 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
PTA 213 Treating Special Populations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
PTA 221 Pain and Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PTA 231 Overview of Special Populations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PTA 241 Clinical Arts 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
PTA 242 Clinical Arts 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
PTA 243 Clinical Arts 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Police Science
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares Maryland law enforcement officials to meet the challenges of a diverse,
global society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong learning. The
diverse, ever-growing population of our state requires increasing numbers of law
enforcement officials to be skilled at communicating, problem-solving, conflict
resolution, and diversity awareness, in addition to being physically strong. The key
to creating and maintaining this type of professional law enforcement official is
education.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher
education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students.
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or
Health course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students
should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (MATH 101 recommended) .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(SOCY 102 Social Problems recommended - satisfies
cultural competence requirement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
COMM 103 Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Science
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (lab course) (GenEd course list)
(BIOT 130 Forensic Biology recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List)
(HLTH 160 Stress Management recommended) . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EMGT 101 Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
CCJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CCJS 201 Criminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CCJS 204 Police Operational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
POLC 106 Police-Community Relations* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
POLC 112 Criminalistics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
POLC 221 Police Defense Tactics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
POLC 222 Police Arsenal and Procedures* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
POLC 223 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)* . . . . . .
3
EMGT 220 Emergency Operations Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EMGT 221 Public Safety Leadership and Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EMGT 201 Public Safety GIS & Technology or
SOCY 201 Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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* Articulated from MPCTC and/or only offered through a Maryland Police
academy training program
Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Respiratory Care
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares students to assume responsible positions as part of the Health Care
Team. Focuses on the use of objective scientific data as well as theory to guide
students to solve complex problems in the clinical setting. Students receive
specialized education in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, management, and
preventative care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory Care
students participate in various classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
The laboratory experience provides the opportunity for hands on experience
in preparation for clinical practice in diverse clinical settings. A grade of “C” or
better must be earned in all courses. Upon completion of the program, the
student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination administered by
the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.). The program is accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 264 Precision
Blvd. Telford, TN 37690; 817.283.2835.