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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Computer Aided Design Operator Certificate.....................................................112
Construction Management Technology Area of Concentration.................112
Construction Management & Supervision Certificate.....................................113
Cybersecurity Area of Concentration......................................................................113
Information Security and Assurance Certificate.................................................114
Data Science Area of Concentration (discontinued)........................................114
Information Technology Specialist Area of Concentration............................114
Cloud Computing Certificate......................................................................................115
Computer Studies Certificate......................................................................................115
Computer Support Specialist Certificate...............................................................115
Healthcare Information Technology Certificate (discontinued)..................115
Software Specialist Certificate (discontinued).....................................................115
Network Engineering Area of Concentration......................................................116
Network Engineer Certificate (discontinued)......................................................116
Software Engineering Area of Concentration......................................................116
Surgical Technology A.A.S............................................................................................117
Credit Course Descriptions...............................................................118
Continuing Education &Workforce Development.........................170
Partnerships........................................................................................................................170
Workforce Development & Career Training..........................................................170
FCC Business Solutions and Strategic Initiatives................................................170
Adult Education Programs...........................................................................................170
Lifelong Learning..............................................................................................................170
Youth & Community Education.................................................................................170
Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)..............................................................170
Motorcycle Safety Program..........................................................................................171
FCC Foundation Scholarships.....................................................................................171
Continuing EducationWorkforce Training Certificates.................172
Career & Technical Training..........................................................................................172
Child Care Careers............................................................................................................172
Real Estate & Home Inspection..................................................................................172
Construction & Applied Technologies Institute (CATI).....................................173
Electrical...............................................................................................................................173
Welding................................................................................................................................173
Healthcare Careers...........................................................................................................173
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA, GNA)..................................................................173
Dental Assisting & Oral Radiography.......................................................................173
Medical Billing & Coding...............................................................................................174
Patient Care Technician..................................................................................................174
Phlebotomy Technician.................................................................................................174
Sterile Processing Technician......................................................................................174
Veterinary Assistant.........................................................................................................175
Continuing Education Course Descriptions....................................176
Academic Regulations. .....................................................................180
Academic Standards Policy and Procedures........................................................180
Awarding of Credit...........................................................................................................182
Registration Procedures.................................................................................................184
Classification of Students..............................................................................................184
Change of Schedule........................................................................................................184
Grading.................................................................................................................................185
Academic Progress..........................................................................................................186
Change of Major...............................................................................................................188
Course Repetition.............................................................................................................188
Graduation Requirements............................................................................................188
Course Substitutions.......................................................................................................190
Academic Clemency.......................................................................................................191
Student Support Services.................................................................192
Alumni Services................................................................................................................192
Athletics................................................................................................................................192
Center for Teaching & Learning..................................................................................192
Counseling & Advising...................................................................................................193
Developmental Education...........................................................................................194
English as a Second Language (ESL).......................................................................194
Job Search Assistance....................................................................................................194
The Office of Multicultural Student Services .......................................................195
Office of Adult Services..................................................................................................195
Services for Students with Disabilities ...................................................................195
Student and Advisor Responsibilities in the Advising Process.....................195
Information Technology Services for Students...................................................197
Writing Requirements....................................................................................................197
Registration & Records...................................................................................................198
Center for Student Engagement......................................................199
Mission Statement...........................................................................................................199
Department Overview...................................................................................................199
Campus Clubs....................................................................................................................199
Community Service.........................................................................................................199
Co-curricular Programs..................................................................................................199
Leadership Development.............................................................................................199
Recognition and Awards...............................................................................................200
Student Government Association.............................................................................200
Student Publications.......................................................................................................200
Voter Registration.............................................................................................................200
Wellness................................................................................................................................200
Campus Life........................................................................................201
Bookstore.............................................................................................................................201
Campus Security...............................................................................................................201
College Closing.................................................................................................................201
College Information Center.........................................................................................201
Dining Services..................................................................................................................201
Photo ID and Parking.....................................................................................................201
College Policies & Procedures..........................................................203
MHEC Transfer Policies......................................................................204
Staff Listing........................................................................................209
Emeritus..............................................................................................220
Recognition of Distinguished Status...............................................221
Index...................................................................................................222
Academic Calendar............................................................................226
Campus Locations. ............................................................................227