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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Departmental Make-up Exams–In the event of a
missed test, the Testing Center provides proctoring
for departmental make-up exams by arrangement
with the instructor.
Distance Learning Exams– The Testing Center
has responsibility for administering id-verified
exams for online courses. Individual instructors will
communicate schedules and locations.
Students with Disabilities–The Testing Center has
provisions for ADA accommodations. Students with
disabilities who need accommodations for placement
testing or departmental exams must contact the
Director of Services for Students with Disabilities
(SSD) at 301.846.2408 before coming in for a test.
CLEP and DSST– Both credit-by-examination exams
provide individuals the opportunity to receive credit
for college-level achievement. Examinations are fee
based and are administered in the Testing Center
by appointment by calling the Testing Center at
301.846.2522.
Community Proctoring Services– External distance
and professional certification exam proctoring is a
fee-based service that extends the Testing Center
services into the community. Examinations are
arranged through the Testing Center in conjunction
with the student’s educational institution or
employer. Please contact the Testing Center Director
for further information.
Online Learning and Instructional
Innovation
Online and Hybrid Courses provide distance learning
options for students. All course sections, including
face to face courses, require access to the Learning
Management System, Blackboard. Students are
expected to be able to access Blackboard both on
and off campus.
Counseling & Advising
Mission Statement
Counseling & Advising strives to empower all
students to achieve their personal, academic,
and career goals by providing tools and
resources to encourage self-directed learning.
The office offers innovative, student-centered
programs and services to meet the diverse and
ever-changing needs of the community.
Department Overview
The Counseling & Advising Office has a wide range
of services and resources to assist students with their
career and transfer planning. Whether you need
assistance exploring options, making decisions,
preparing and implementing an action plan, and/or
moving on to your next destination in reaching your
career and transfer goals, we are here to help. For
more information, call 301.846.2471.
Career Planning Services
The college offers many types of career planning
assistance to help students make appropriate choices.
Students who are not sure where to begin their
career and college major exploration are encouraged
to make an individual appointment with a career
advisor within in Career Services, located in Jefferson
Hall. This personal approach to career and major
exploration is recommended to begin in the student's
first semester at the college. To make an appointment
with a career advisor, call 301.846.2471 or schedule
an appointment online through the Career Services
webpage at
Students may also be interested in a structured
approach to career planning through the classroom
and enroll in courses such as ACCE 130- Career
Assessment & Planning or ACCE 111-A – Choosing
a Major or Career. A planned approach to career
development is facilitated by the instructor and
students have the opportunity to reflect on their
experiences with other students who are going
through the same process.
There are numerous online career resources to assist
students. This is an option for students who want to
begin career exploration on their own as a starting
point. On the Career Services website at www.
there is a specific section on
Explore Skills, Majors, and Careers where students
can begin to evaluate their skills, interests, values,
and personality. Focus 2 is a comprehensive online
platform that guides students through the process
of assessing all of these areas and generate possible
career options, major programs of study, and Career
Pathways at FCC. Students can also begin to explore
what they can do with their major with regard to
careers and then research careers through a number
of comprehensive resources. The career services
website also includes information on the Job Search,
Experiential Learning, and a link to the Library’s
Resource Guide on Careers and Jobs.
Career Services also hosts a robust recruiting program
with a diverse pool of employers. Throughout
the academic year, employers schedule days on
campus to talk with students about part-time jobs,
internships, and full-time career opportunities. A
full list of employers participating in the on-campus
recruiting program can be found on the college
events calendar, in addition to the Student Portal
and College Central Network. College Central
Network ) is
the online recruiting platform where students can
search for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time
jobs. College Central Network is also a robust portal
of job search information and includes Podcasts,
videos, and documents to help students with
resume development, interviewing, the job search,
networking, cover letters, and internships.
Networking with employers is very beneficial for
students to help explore options in the workplace
and gain experience. Students are encouraged to
stop by the on-campus recruiting tables throughout
the academic year, as well as attend Career Fairs.
Career Fairs are usually organized by industry and
are planned in collaboration with academic program
managers. Career Fairs can be found on College
Central Network where students can also find
the valuable information about the organizations
attending and how to prepare for the events.
Students are encouraged to utilize the varied career
resources available to them during their time at
Frederick Community College. Alumni are also able
to access career services. For more information, visit
the Career Services website at
careers.
Career Planning Courses
The three-credit course Career Assessment and
Planning (ACCE 130) is beneficial to students who
need a comprehensive, structured approach to career
planning. In this elective course, students will first
assess their skills, interests, personality and values.
Not only will they uncover many hidden talents,
they will also identify what they need to be satisfied
in a job. After completing this self-assessment, they
will explore the occupational world for careers that
match their attributes. In addition to developing
decision-making skills, students will learn how to
develop objectives and action plans to help achieve
their goals.