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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
L. Students who have successfully
completed an FCC-approved academic
intervention will be permitted one
additional retest for a total of three
placement test attempts, unless otherwise
permitted by a specific FCC program.
M. Individuals enrolled in Frederick County
Public Schools or another school with
a dual enrollment agreement with the
College who wish to participate in dual
enrollment may take the placement tests
twice. Individuals may retake the placement
test a third time within six months of
high school graduation, with an unofficial
transcript or report card indicating successful
completion of grade 12 English and /or
math, and verification of their placement
testing records by the Testing Center.
N. Individuals who are otherwise exempted by
the Associate Vice President for the Center
for Teaching and Learning or their designee.
O. Individuals who are juniors, seniors, and/
or graduates of Maryland Public High
Schools and present a transcript that
verifies a cumulative, unweighted high
school GPA of 3.0 or better will be exempt
from taking the reading, writing, and
mathematics placement testing. This
measure does not apply to grades earned
in English as a Second or Other Language
(ESL/ESOL) courses. This GPA exemption
will be valid for five years after the date of
the individual’s high school graduation.
The College's official version of the Academic
Assessment and Placement Policy and
Procedures is located on and
may be revised annually.
Student Information
FCC considers the following to be essential
elements of a student record:
• Legal name
• Permanent address
• Birth date
• County and state of legal residence
• Phone number
Frederick Community College accords to students
all rights under the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act as amended. No one outside
the institution shall have access to, nor will the
institution disclose any information from, a
student’s educational record without the written
consent of the student, except when prior
written consent is not required by the act or the
implementing regulations. A complete text of the
college’s compliance procedures is available upon
request from the Welcome Desk.
Change of Student Information
Students who change their address during the
year are responsible for completing a “Change of
Address” form in Registration and Records or at
Proof of residence will be required.
Students who wish to change their name
must fill out a form available at the Welcome
Desk. Changes to Primary Name require
documentation (list of appropriate documents
available at Registration and Records). Changes
to Preferred Name do not need documentation.
Ways to Earn Credit at FCC
Standard Format Classes
Most day classes are offered in a twice-a-week
format, e.g., MW, TTh, for 1.25 hours each. Some
day classes are offered in 2.5 hour blocks for one
day only (e.g., F, 8:00-10:30 a.m.). Evening classes
are generally offered in 2.5 hour blocks; times vary.
Non-Standard/Accelerated Format
Classes
Some classes are offered in an accelerated format,
from two to thirteen weeks in length. These classes
will meet for up to four hours at a time. Many
accelerated format classes require outside-of-class
online assignments or group meetings.
Independent Study
An independent study permits students to follow
individual interests beyond the limits of a more
formalized course. It also encourages self-discipline
and scholarly development.
Students interested in independent study classes can
apply by obtaining an independent study application
from the Provost/Executive Vice President, Academic
Affairs, Continuing Education, and Workforce
Development or appropriate department chair
and contacting a faculty member who is willing
to supervise the independent study. Completed
independent study forms must be submitted to
the Registration & Records Center in Jefferson Hall.
For more information, please contact the program
manager or department chair.
Internship
The internship program allows students to gain
work experience as well as earn academic credit for
structured learning that occurs through full-or-part
time employment related to their academic majors.
To be eligible, students must have met the
following guidelines:
1. Be enrolled in an eligible FC program
2. Have a minimum 2.0 grade point average
3. Be approaching their last 15 credits in their
college program
4. Requirements: Internship credits can be
earned through either part-or-gull-time
employment in a position directly related to
the student’s major. Part-time employment
(paid or unpaid) is normally carried on
concurrently with full-or-part-time school
enrollment. Horus of employment may vary,
according to the type of position. Full-time
employment under the internship program
is normally carried out while attending
school part-time. A written assignment is
completed based on work experience. A
faculty member, selected by the program
manager or department chair, will approve
the assignment, assist with the development
of student outcome goals, maintain contact
with the work site, and assign a grade at the
end of the semester. Grades are based on the
student’s completion of outcome goals, work
experience, evaluation, and the employer’s
evaluation.
Course Blackboard Requirements
All course sections require access to Blackboard
at . Students are
expected to be able to access Blackboard via the
internet using personal, public, or available college
computers. Online course work will be required
for some web-enhanced classes. Consult the
instructor regarding expectations for participation
in the course website. Course websites may host
learning resources including required reading and
assessments. Blackboard access is also required to
complete course evaluations. Google Chrome is the
preferred browser.