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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Film & Video Production Certificate............................................................60
Graphic Design Area of Concentration....................................................60
Graphic Design Certificate................................................................................61
Music Area of Concentration..........................................................................62
Theatre Area of Concentration......................................................................62
Arts & Sciences.............................................................................. 63
Health and Exercise Sciences Area of Concentration......................63
Fitness/Personal Trainer Certificate..............................................................64
Physical Education, Coaching Letter of Recognition........................64
Pre-Health Professions Area of Concentration.....................................64
Biotechnology A.A.S, Certificate, Letter of Recognition..................65
Building Trades Technology Certificate.....................................................66
HVAC Letter of Recognition..............................................................................66
Welding Letter of Recognition.......................................................................67
Electrical Letter of Recognition......................................................................67
Business Administration A.A............................................................................67
Business Management A.A.S, Certificate..................................................68
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Start-Up Certificate...........68
Healthcare Practice Management Certificate.......................................69
Project Management Certificate...................................................................69
Agricultural Business Basics Letter of Recognition............................69
Business Basics Letter of Recognition........................................................69
Cardiovascular Technology A.A.S..................................................................70
Computer Science ........................................................................ 70
Computer Science A.S.........................................................................................70
Cpmputer Science Studies Certificate.......................................................71
Information Systems Management Area of Concentration.........71
Early Childhood Developement................................................. 71
Early Childhood Developement A.A.S., Certificate.............................71
Child Care Preschool and School Age Teacher Training
Certificate, Letter of Recognition............................................................72
Education: Associate of Arts in Teaching.................................. 73
Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood
Special Education A.A.T................................................................................73
Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education A.A.T.......73
English Education A.A.T......................................................................................74
Mathematics Education A.A.T.........................................................................74
Spanish Education A.A.T.....................................................................................75
Teacher Preparation..............................................................................................75
Emergency Management Track I:
FEMAA Independent Study A.A.S................................................................76
Emergency Management Track II: Residency Program A.A.S...........76
Emergency Management Certificate..............................................................77
Emergency Management - Professional Development
Letter of Recognition............................................................................................78
Emergency Management - Specialized Studies
Letter of Recognition............................................................................................78
GIS-Public Safety Letter of Recognition.........................................................78
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic A.A.S....................................79
Fire Service Administration A.A.S.......................................................................79
Game and Simulation Development A.A.S..................................................80
Game Programming Certificate..........................................................................80
Computer Animation Certificate........................................................................81
General Studies A.A....................................................................................................81
Health Information Technology A.A.S.............................................................82
Honors College..............................................................................................................82
Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute. ............................ 83
Culinary Arts and Supervision A.A.S............................................................83
Culinary Skills Certificate, Letter of Recognition..................................84
Hospitality Management A.A.S, Certificate.............................................84
Hospitality Skills Letter of Recognition......................................................85
Medical Assistant A.A.S, Certificate...................................................................86
Healthcare Practice Management Certificate............................................86
Medical Scribe Letter of Recognition..............................................................87
Nuclear Medicine Technology A.A.S, Certificate.......................................87
Computed Tomography Certification Certificate....................................87
Nursing A.S.......................................................................................................................87
RN to BSN..........................................................................................................................88
LPN to ADN......................................................................................................................88
Paralegal A.A.S, Certificate......................................................................................88
Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.......................................................................89
Police Science A.A.S....................................................................................................90
Respiratory Care A.A.S...............................................................................................90
Social Sciences............................................................................... 91
Addictions Counseling Area of Concentration....................................92
Addictions Counseling Certificate...............................................................92
Criminal Justice Area of Concentration....................................................93
Corrections Certificate.........................................................................................93
Education Area of Concentration.................................................................94
History Area of Concentration........................................................................94
Civil War Studies Certificate..............................................................................95
Human Services Area of Concentration...................................................95
Psychology Area of Concentration..............................................................96
Sociology Area of Concentration..................................................................96
STEM: Science Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics..... 97
Biology Area of Concentration.......................................................................98
Chemistry Area of Concentration.................................................................98
Engineering Area of Concentration............................................................99
Mathematics Area of Concentration..........................................................99
STEMTechnology........................................................................100
Audio Production Technology Area of Concentration.................100
Audio Production Certificate........................................................................101
Computer Aided Design Technology
Area of Concentration................................................................................102
Architectural Computer Aided Design Certificate..........................102
Computer Aided Design Operator Certificate...................................102
Construction Management Technology
Area of Concentration................................................................................103
Construction Management & Supervision Certificate..................103
Cybersecurity Area of Concentration......................................................103
Information Security and Assurance Certificate...............................104
Data Science Area of Concentration........................................................104
Information Technology Specialist Area of Concentration........105
Computer Studies Certificate.......................................................................106
Computer Support Specialist Certificate..............................................106
Healthcare Information Technology Certificate................................106
Software Specialist Certificate.....................................................................106
Database Administration Letter of Recognition...............................106
Radio Frequency Technician Letter of Recognition........................106
Network Engineering Area of Concentration....................................107
Network Engineer Certificate.......................................................................107
Software Engineering Area of Concentration....................................108
Surgical Technology A.A.S, Certificate.....................................................109
Credit Course Descriptions.......................................................110
Continuing Education & Workforce Development...............162
Partnerships..................................................................................................................162
MACEM............................................................................................................................162
Workforce Development & Career Training..............................................162
FCC Business Solutions..........................................................................................162
Adult Education Programs..................................................................................162
Personal Enrichment...............................................................................................162
Youth Programs..........................................................................................................162
Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)...................................................163
Motorcycle Safety Program................................................................................163
Foundation Scholarships......................................................................................163
Continuing Education Program of Study...................................... 164
Accounting & Bookkeeping..........................................................................164
Trades & Vocational Training.........................................................................164
Early Childhood Development....................................................................165
Healthcare and Wellness Careers...............................................................165
Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute..........................................166
Computers & Technology...............................................................................166
Project Management.........................................................................................167
Veterinary Assistant............................................................................................167
Continuing Education Course Descriptions. .........................168
Academic Regulations...............................................................174
Academic Standards Policy and Procedures............................................174
Awarding of Credits.................................................................................................175
Change of Schedule................................................................................................177
Grading............................................................................................................................177
Academic Progress...................................................................................................179
Change of Major........................................................................................................180
Course Repetition.....................................................................................................180
Graduation Requirements...................................................................................180
Course Substitutes...................................................................................................182
Academic Clemency...............................................................................................182
Student Support Services..........................................................183
Alumni Services.........................................................................................................183
Athletics..........................................................................................................................183
Center for Teaching & Learning........................................................................183
Counseling & Advising Office............................................................................184
Developmental Education..................................................................................185
English as a Second Language.........................................................................185
Job Search Assistance............................................................................................185
The Office of Multicultural Student Services ..........................................186
Office of Adult Services.........................................................................................186
Services for Students with Disabilities ........................................................186
Student and Advisor Responsibilities in the Advising Process.....187
Information Technology Services for Students......................................188
Writing Requirements............................................................................................188
Welcome Desk/Registration & Records.......................................................189
Transfer Evaluation for Students......................................................................189
Center for Student Engagement..............................................190
Mission Statement...................................................................................................190
Department Overview...........................................................................................190
Campus Clubs.............................................................................................................190
Community Service.................................................................................................190
Co-curricular Programs.........................................................................................190
Leadership Development....................................................................................190
Recognition and Awards......................................................................................191
Student Government Association..................................................................191
Student Publications...............................................................................................191
Voter Registration.....................................................................................................191
Wellness..........................................................................................................................191
Campus Life..................................................................................192
Bookstore.......................................................................................................................192
Campus Security.......................................................................................................192
College Closing..........................................................................................................192
College Information Center................................................................................192
Dining Services...........................................................................................................192
Photo ID and Parking.............................................................................................193
College Policies & Procedures..................................................194
MHEC Transfer Policies...............................................................195
Staff Listing..................................................................................199
Emeritus........................................................................................210
Recognition of Distinguished Status......................................211
Index..............................................................................................212
Academic Calendar.....................................................................216
Campus Locations.......................................................................218