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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Advanced Placement Examination
These subject matter exams sponsored by
the Educational Testing Service are generally
administered through high schools at the
culmination of AP course offerings. The program
provides a practical way for high school students
to receive advanced standing credit in college for
college-level courses completed in high schools.
Applicants for admission who have taken AP
examinations should have an official copy of their
scores sent to the FCC Registration & Records Office
in Jefferson Hall.
International Baccalaureate
FCC will evaluate International Baccalaureate (IB)
subject examinations with scores of 5, 6, or 7. The
Students may be awarded up to 30 credits toward
the associate degree, but those planning to transfer
need to consult with potential transfer institutions
regarding each institution’s policy on required
scores and credits awarded. FCC does not assess
any fees or tuition for International Baccalaureate
(IB) evaluations and credit awards. To request an
official candidate score report to be sent to FCC,
see the International Baccalaureate website at
Students must have official
results sent to the FCC Registration & Records
Office in Jefferson Hall.
American Council on Education (ACE)
ACE offers a Credit Recommendation Service and
is a resource that connects workplace learning
with colleges and universities by helping adults
gain access to academic credit for formal course
evaluations acquired outside the traditional
classroom setting. Credit may be granted for
educational programs that have been completed
successfully at non-college institutions and applied
to students program of study. ACE also evaluates
military training and experience. FCC does not
assess any fees or tuition for the evaluation or
awarding of ACE credits. Students must request an
official transcript from ACE be sent directly to the
Registration and Records Office in Jefferson Hall.
IB Exam FCC Course Equivalent/
Credits Awarded
IB English (HL) 5+ = ENGL 102
5+ and Completion of full-
diploma option = ENGL 101 &
ENGL 102
IB Math (HL) 5+ = MATH 120 (3) and MATH
185 (4); Placement into MATH
195
IB Math (SL) 5+ = MATH 165 (4);
Placement into MATH 175 or
MATH 185
IB Math Studies 5+ = MATH 101 (3)
IB Biology (HL) 6+ = BSCI 150 & BSCI 160
IB Biology (SL) 6+ = BSCI 100
IB Chemistry 5 = CHEM 101;
6+ = CHEM 101 and
CHEM 102
IB Physics (SL) No credit
IB History of the
Americas
5= HIST 201 or HIST 202;
6+ = HIST 201 & HIST 202
IB History of Europe 5+ = HIST 102
IB Economics (SL) 6+ = ECON 201 & ECON 202
IB Spanish 5+ = SPAN 101 & SPAN 102
IB French 5+ = FREN 101 & FREN 102
IB Latin 5+ = LATN 101 & LATN 102
IB Music Determined by program
manager
IB Art 5+ = ARTT 104
IB Computer
Science
5+ = CMIS 106
Full IB Diploma
(Indicates successful
completion of the
Theory of Knowledge
course and the
Extended Essay)
ENGL 101
National Credit Recommendations Services
(NCCRS)
Evaluates training and education programs offered
outside of the traditional college classroom
setting provided by industry, state, and federal
government employers, professional organizations
and other agencies and translates them into
college credits. FCC does not assess any fees or
tuition for the evaluation or award of NNCRS
credits. Students must request an official transcript
from NCCRS be sent directly to the Registration and
Records Office in Jefferson Hall.
Military Training & Service
FCC will evaluate military training and service and
award credit where applicable. The Community
College of the Air Force (CCAF) and Joint Services
Transcripts (JST) are issued to Air Force (CCAF),
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy (JST)
personnel and document their military training,
experience, and service. Some military education
and/or training may be eligible for credit. FCC does
not assess any fees or tuition for the evaluation or
awarding of JST or CCAF credits. Students must
request an official transcript from JST or CCAF be
sent directly to the Registration and Records Office
in Jefferson Hall. No more than 45 military training
and service credits can be used to fulfill degree
requirements.