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Credit Course Descriptions
Please note that all courses listed are not offered
every semester. Check the current schedule of classes
for course offerings.
Time Commitment for Academic
Success
At Frederick Community College, in all credit courses,
students are expected to invest a minimum of two
hours completing out-of-class course work for every
hour of in-class instructional time. For example,
in a 3-credit course, students experience at least
37.5 hours of instructional time and should invest a
minimum of 75 hours in out-of-class time preparing
for the course and completing assignments. In a
traditional 15-week, 3-credit course, this equates
to an average minimum of 5 hours per week. For
online and hybrid courses, students can expect active
instructional time and ‘out-of-class’course work
comparable to face-to-face courses with the same
number of credits.
Course Blackboard Requirements
Some course sections may require access to the
course Blackboard website. Students enrolled in
those courses are expected to participate through
the Blackboard format using their own or appropriate
college-available computers.
ACCE: Academic and Career
Engagement
ACCE 101-College Success Tools (1)
(formerly ACE 102)
Introduces students to tools, strategies, and
resources designed to help build stronger academic
foundations and make informed choices that will
lead to college success. Students will plan their
academic path, improve their study habits, and
connect to campus and online resources to enhance
their educational experience and achieve their goals.
ACCE 107-Choosing a Major or Career (1)
(formerly ACE 111A)
Introduces the career planning process, focusing
on students' individualized career planning needs,
decision-making, and goal setting. The course utilizes
varied resources and tools that support personal and
career assessment and exploration.
2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Effective summer 2019, most credit courses have been renumbered. The former course
numbers are listed in the course descriptions when applicable. A reference document of
the old and new course numbers can also be found on the web at
class-schedules.aspx?cid=schedules-top-link.
ACCE 108-Job Search andWorkplace Basics (1)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or
(ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or
ESOL 100
(formerly ACE 111B)
Develops key strategies to help students find
satisfying work. Students will learn how to connect
their employment objectives to their education and
work experience. Topics include resume writing,
interviewing, job search skills, and workplace basics.
ACCE 110-Academic Engagement Seminar (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or
(ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or
ESOL 100
(formerly ACE 101)
Introduces first-year students to current, real-
world issues as they advance their critical thinking,
communication, and research skills. Students will
explore questions of local, national, and global
significance through multicultural contexts, while
building relationships with their classmates,
instructor, and other college personnel. Additionally,
students will use campus resources and co-curricular
events to enhance their educational experience and
foster their college success.
ACCE 130-Career Assessment and Planning (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or
(ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or
ESOL 100
(formerly ACE 110)
Develops critical methods needed to make a
satisfying career decision based on research and
goal setting strategies that lead to personal and
professional success. Students will acquire the
skills needed to make informed choices abut their
education and career. Students will evaluate their
strengths, values, interests, and personality in order
to identify possible career options. Students will
learn techniques for researching career options and
making decisions about their future while creating a
learning/career portfolio upon which they can build
throughout their college career.
ACCE 140-Introduction to Leadership (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100
(formerly ACE 140)
Examines leadership through an analysis of various
leadership qualities and styles in the fields of
business, government, the law, and the military. By
utilizing a wide variety of sources, including readings,
films, and experiential exercises, students will explore
the concept of leadership as well as developing/
improving their own leadership skills.
ACCE 150-STEM Seminar 1 (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100
Introduces students to tools, strategies, and resources
that improve study skills and connect students to
campus. Students will build an academic plan and
engage in STEM career explorations. This course may
include off-campus learning opportunities that occur
outside of regular course hours.
ACCE 160-STEM Seminar 2 (1)
Prerequisite: ACCE 150 and Prerequisite or Co-requisite:
ENGL 101
Builds on concepts from STEM Seminar 1. Students
will develop information literacy and explore
current research in their proposed field. Students are
connected to technology training, practice scholarly
presentations, and explore transfer institutions.
This course may include off-campus learning
opportunities that occur outside of regular course
hours.
ACCE 250-Global Scholar Experience (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly ACE 250 and ID 250)
Develop cultural competency through short-term
study abroad using a 'learn, travel, teach' model.
The pre-trip component will introduce the concept
of cultural competency, elements of culture, and
an overview of the destination country's/ies'
culture(s). During the study abroad portion, daily
journaling or blogging will record and analyze the
travel experience. Post-trip, a multimedia cultural
competency project will be completed with faculty
supervision and presented to an audience. Students
who successfully complete all course requirements
will be awarded a Global Scholar Certificate.