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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Corrections
Certificate (Transfer)
Targets the field in criminal justice that focuses on the sentencing and treatment
of offenders after they have been convicted of crimes. The certificate is designed
to prepare students for employment in the corrections field, including state and
federal prisons and county detention centers. The certificate program is also
designed to help corrections officers improve their work-related skills and advance
within their chosen careers.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CCJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CCJS 201 Criminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CCJS 214 The Correctional Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PHED 165 Fitness for Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PSYC 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PSYC 104 Issues of Drug/Alcohol Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
SOCY 102 Social Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
SOCY 201 Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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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.
Education
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Social Sciences
(Transfer)
Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution outside of
the state of Maryland to obtain a baccalaureate degree and earn state teacher
certification, or for students whose desired teaching discipline is not reflected in
existing A.A.T. programs.
• 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.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
• 45 hours of observation in a school based setting is required as part of the
Education coursework.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Three courses, one selected from each area
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
COMM 103 Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list) .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
EDUC 110 Schools and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PSYC 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EDPS 210 Human Growth and Development or
PSYC 204 Psychology of Adolescence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Please consult with a transfer advisor at your transfer institution of choice to select
courses applicable to your planned area of teacher certification and any needed
testing requirements for future teachers.
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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.