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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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Arts & Sciences
A.A. or A.S. Degree (Transfer)
Designed for students who plan to go on to a four-year school and major in one
of the traditional arts and sciences subjects. Students may not choose Arts &
Sciences as a major but should select an Area of Concentration within Arts
& Sciences. Students should consult with an advisor as early as possible to ensure
that all or most of their course credits will transfer to the four-year institution of
their choice.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet thecultural competence graduation requirement.
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the University
of Maryland System.
• CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Electives must be from two disciplines)
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . . 6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list) . 7
General Education Elective (Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Elective satisfies this requirement)
Departmental Requirements
Additional required and elective credits to meet requirements
of each Area of Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Students should check with an advisor before selecting ​
one of the following concentrations: Health and
Exercise Sciences or Pre-Health Professions
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Health and Exercise Sciences
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Sciences
(Transfer)
Designed for students wishing to further their career goals in the health, fitness,
physical education, and coaching fields. This program of study prepares students
to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education
courses and selected PE/Health & Nutrition courses. High school preparation for
this option should include algebra, biology, and chemistry.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(PSYC 101 General Psychology recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) (EDPS 210*
Human Growth & Development recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Education Elective (Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(PHED 152 satisfies this requirement)
Concentration Courses
PHED 170 Introduction to Health and Exercise Sciences
PHED 170 offered in the Fall semester only . . . . . . . . . 3
PHED 165 Fitness for Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PHED 152 Methods of Fitness & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PHED 150 Methods of Strength Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NUTR 102 Nutrition in a Changing World, or
NUTR 200 Principles and Application of Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . 3
HLTH 150 Health Education or
PHED 180 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries*** . . . . . . . . 3
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting their electives. Depending on the
transfer institution, recommended electives may include:
EDUC 110 Schools and Society (3)*
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology (3)*