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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
4. Re-admission Following Academic Suspension
a. Prior to re-enrollment, students who
have been academically suspended must
develop a plan to remediate their academic
deficiencies and meet with an Academic
Advisor. The Academic Advisor will develop
an Academic Success Plan with the student
identifying any academic requirements
to be met including enrollment in
developmental requirements, appropriate
academic support courses, or use of
academic support services.
b. If satisfactory progress is not made
in the first semester upon his/
her return, the student will be
subject to Academic Dismissal.
5. Re-admission Following Academic Dismissal
a. Prior to re-enrollment, students who
have been academically dismissed must
develop a plan to remediate their academic
deficiencies and meet with the Associate
Vice President/Dean of Students. If
approved by the Associate Vice President/
Dean of Students, students meet with an
Academic Advisor to develop an Academic
Success Plan and identify any academic
conditions of re-enrollment including
enrollment in developmental requirements,
appropriate academic support courses, or
use of academic support services.
b. If satisfactory progress is not made
in the first semester upon his/her
return, the student will again be
subject to Academic Dismissal.
6. Request for Withdrawal After the Deadline Due
to Extenuating Circumstances
Students with extenuating medical/emergency/
military circumstances that they believe
requires them to withdraw from a class after the
deadline for withdrawal should consult with the
instructor of the class to request a grade of “I.”
Incompletes that are not satisfied within eight
(8) weeks after the last day of fall and spring
semesters, within four (4) weeks after the last
day of summer term, or within two (2) weeks
after the last day for J-term convert to an “F.”
E. Change of Major
1. Students declare their major at the time of
application and may change their major any
time. Only one major may be declared at a
time; however, students may apply for multiple
degrees and certificates.
2. Students who wish to change their major
must obtain permission from an Academic
Advisor or Veteran and Military Services
Advisor (if applicable) to help clarify their
new educational goals. Students will be
advised that changing majors could result in
completed courses not applying to their new
major.
3. Students changing their major will be assigned
to the current catalog year.
a. Students requesting an exception to
the assignment to the current catalog
year need a written recommendation
signed by an Academic Advisor, faculty
advisor, Department Chair, or Program
Manager with written justification
for the request. This request must be
submitted to the Registrar. The Registrar
will review the request and make a
determination based on the continuous
enrollment status of the student.
b. To ensure compliance with accreditation
and licensing requirements, the
student’s clinical portion of an allied
health program will be assigned
to the current catalog year.
c. Students will not be assigned to a catalog
more than five (5) years old.
F. Course Repetition
The right to repeat courses in some programs is
not automatic. Individual program requirements
may limit course repeatability. Students failing to
successfully complete a course in some programs
may be denied the opportunity to continue in
those programs.
A student should consult an Academic
Advisor before attempting the course for the
second time. No student may attempt the
same course a third time without consulting
the appropriate Department Chair, Program
Manager, or designee. The fourth and any
subsequent attempts of the same course
will require the approval of the Provost/Vice
President for Academic Affairs or designee.
Course repetition restrictions do not apply to
courses which are identified in the FCC Academic
Catalog as repeatable for additional credit. These
courses may be repeated up to the maximum
number specified. Some courses are exempt and
are listed in the FCC Academic Catalog. When
a student repeats a course, the highest grade
and corresponding credits awarded will be used
in computing the GPA. If the two grades are
the same, the last grade will count. All courses
taken become part of the student's academic
record and appear on the student’s transcript. If
a student receives an “F” in a course at FCC, and
successfully completes the course at another
institution, transfer credit may be awarded;
however, the “F” grade received at FCC remains
on the transcript and in the GPA calculation.
Students should be aware that federal financial aid
regulations and veterans’ benefits limit the number
of times a student can receive federal financial aid
for a graded course.
G. Graduation Requirements
FCC awards Associate degrees, certificates, and
Letters of Recognition (LORs) to those students
who complete a prescribed curriculum with a 2.000
grade point average or better. Students enrolled in
the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) programs,
however, are required to complete the prescribed
curriculum with a 2.750 grade point average or
better. Degrees, certificates, and LORs are issued
three (3) times a year: August, December and May.
The standard number of credits for an Associate
degree from a public community college is sixty
(60) credit hours. The standard number of credits
required for an Associate degree (i.e. 60) does
not apply if 1) the degree program is defined
as more than a two-year Associate degree; 2)
professional accreditation requires a higher number
of credit hours or requires coursework that cannot
be completed in 60 credits; or 3) certification
requirements result in a need for credit hours
in excess of 60. MHEC approval is required for
exceptions in excess of 60 credits.
1. Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of
Science Degree (A.S.)
To be eligible to receive the Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science degree, students must:
a. Successfully complete a prescribed curriculum
as approved by the College with at least 60
credits.
b. Complete a core of at least 31 general
education credits that will include the following:
i. English Composition (EN101): 3 credits.
ii. Arts, Humanities, Communications: 9
credits, three courses, one selected from
each area.
iii. Social and Behavioral Science: 6 credits,
two courses, selected from different
disciplines.
iv. Biological and Physical Science: 7/8
credits, two courses, one must be a lab
science.
v. Mathematics: 3/4 credits, one course.
vi. Interdisciplinary or Emerging Issues is an
optional category that can fulfill the open
general education elective requirement.
vii. Open General Education Elective: 3
credits selected from any category of
General Education courses above.
c. Cultural Competence Requirement: At least
one course must be designated as meeting the
College cultural competence requirement.
d. Health, Wellness, or Physical Education
requirement: 1/3 credits.
e. Obtain a minimum grade point average
of 2.000 (in addition, certain programs
of study may require a minimum
grade in designated courses).
f. Complete at least 25% of academic degree
credits at Frederick Community College.
g. Complete a graduation application and submit
to the Welcome Desk.
2. Concentration within the Associate of Arts Degree
(A.A.) or the Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
To be eligible to receive a concentration
within the Associate of Arts or Science
Degrees, students must:
a. Successfully complete a prescribed
curriculum approved by the College
with at least 60 credits.
b. Obtain a minimum grade
point average of 2.000.
c. Complete a core of at least 31 general
education credits as outlined above.
Complete between 12 and 30 credits in
an approved area of concentration.
d. Cultural Competence Requirement: At least
one course must be designated as meeting
the College cultural competence requirement.
e. Health, Wellness, or Physical Education
requirement: 1/3 credits.
f. Obtain a minimum grade point average
of 2.000 (in addition, certain programs
of study may require a minimum
grade in designated courses).
g. Complete at least 25% of academic degree
credits at Frederick Community College.
h. Complete a graduation application
and submit to the Welcome Desk.
3. Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
To be eligible to receive the Associate of Applied
Science degree, students must:
a. Successfully complete a prescribed curriculum
as approved by the College with at least 60
credits.
b. Complete a core of at least 20 credit hours of
general education courses that will include the
following:
i. English Composition (EN101): 3 credits.
ii. Arts, Humanities, Communications: 3
credits, one course.
iii. Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits,
one course.
iv. Biological and Physical Sciences: 3/4
credits, one course.
v. Mathematics: 3/4 credits, one course.
vi. Interdisciplinary or Emerging Issues
is an optional category that can fulfill
the open general education elective
requirement.
vii. Open General Education Elective:
remaining credits selected from any
category of general education courses
above.
c. Cultural Competence Requirement: At least
one course must be designated as meeting the
College cultural competence requirement.
d. Health, Wellness, or Physical Education
requirement: 1/3 credits.
e. Obtain a minimum grade point average of
2.000. (In addition, certain programs of study
may require a minimum grade in designated
courses.)
f. Complete at least 25% of academic degree
credits at Frederick Community College.
g. Complete a graduate application and submit to
the Welcome Desk.
4. Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.)
To be eligible to receive the Associate of Arts in
Teaching degree, students must:
a. Successfully complete a prescribed curriculum
as approved by the College.
b. Complete a core of at least 31 credit hours
of general education courses as described
in the program of study and meet all state
requirements.
i. English Composition (EN101): 3 credits.
ii. Arts, Humanities, Communications: 9
credits, three courses, one selected from
each area.
iii. Social and Behavioral Science: 6 credits,
two courses selected from different
disciplines.
iv. Biological and Physical Science: 7/8
credits, two courses, one must be a lab
science.
v. Mathematics: 3/4 credits, one course.
vi. Interdisciplinary or Emerging Issues
is an optional category that can fulfill
the Open General Education elective
requirement.
vii. Open General Education Elective: 3
credits selected from any category of
General Education courses above.
c. Cultural Competence requirement: At least one
course must be designated as meeting the
College cultural competence requirement.
d. Health, Wellness, or Physical Education
requirement: 1/3 credits.
e. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.750
and earn a“C”or better in all courses used to
satisfy the A.A.T. program of study.
f. Complete at least 25% of academic degree
credits at Frederick Community College.
g. Submit to the Welcome Desk official qualifying
scores from the SAT, GRE, ACT, AP, IB, Praxis
1: Pre-Professional Skills Test or Praxis Core.
Students must also provide the Registration and
Records Office with qualifying scores on one of
the state-approved basic skills tests for future
teachers.
h. Qualifying scores are established for all
Maryland institutions of higher education.
Students are strongly urged to consult
with an Academic Advisor at their transfer
institution as early as possible and should be
aware that some colleges and universities
may require a higher grade point average
as a condition of admission than that
required to earn the A.A.T. degree.
i. Complete a graduation application and submit
to the Welcome Desk.
5. Certificate
To be eligible to receive a certificate, students must:
a. Complete a prescribed curriculum of at least
twelve (12) credits as approved by the College.
b. Obtain a minimum grade point average of
2.000.
c. Complete at least 25% of the certificate credits
at FCC.
d. Complete an application for graduation and
submit to the Welcome Desk.
6. Letter of Recognition
To be eligible to receive a letter of recognition,
students must:
a. Complete a prescribed curriculum of at least
six (6) credits as approved by the College.
b. No course substitutions are allowed.
c. Obtain a minimum grade point average
of 2.000 in the courses required
by the Letter of Recognition.
d. Complete at least 25% of the LOR credits at
FCC.
e. Complete an LOR applicaton for graduation
and submit to the Welcome Desk.
7. Program Discontinuance
Following the discontinuation of a degree or
certificate program, application to graduate under
that degree or certificate program will be honored
for five (5) years. Students must be continuously
enrolled during the five-year teach-out period.