fcc-catalog

94-95 / 226

2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
88 • 301.846.2400 • 301.846.2400 89
2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health or
BSCI 263 Elements of Microbiology 4
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Departmental Requirements
NURS 101 Introduction to Clinical Nursing (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 6
NURS 105 Pharmacology for Nurses 2
NURS 211 Medical-Surgical Nursing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
NURS 212 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 4
NURS 231 Medical-Surgical Nursing III 4
NURS 214 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 3
NURS 261 Preparation for Practice 2
NURS 218 Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing 5
70
All degree-seeking students must complete a Cultural Competency course in order to
graduate. NURS 101–Introduction to Clinical Nursing satisfies this requirement.
RN To BSN
Frederick Community College participates in the Maryland Articulation Model
that was revised in fall 2003. A maximum of 70 non-nursing credits will be
accepted. Transfer of nursing credits will not be necessary as 30 upper division
nursing credits will awarded by the baccalaureate institution based on a valid
unencumbered Maryland nursing license.
ATB Dual Admission RN-to-BSN Option
The ATB Option is a selective, dual degree admission option that requires
application to the FCC's Associate of Science Nursing Program and a separate
application to an ATB university partner. The ATB Option provides an opportunity
to begin coursework for the B.S. degree at one of three participating universities --
Frostburg State University, Towson University, or the University of Maryland School
of Nursing -- while enrolled in the FCC A.S. Degree Nursing Program. This reduces
time for completion of the B.S. degree to approximately two to three additional
terms following completion of the A.S. degree.
LPN To ADN
Transition courses (LPN to ADN) have been developed to allow an LPN to
complete the ADN program in a shorter amount of time. The LPN must first
complete all general education requirements of the ADN program. Admission to
this program is competitive and is based on the same point system for the ADN
program. Visit for details
See allied health advisor for further information.
Paralegal
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Provides students interested in the paralegal profession or pre-law with
specialized legal training to enable them to: understand ethical obligations and
professionalism; gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes; perform legal
research; draft legal documents; prepare witnesses and evidence for presentation
at legal proceedings. The paralegal may not practice law and so must work under
the direction of an attorney who is licensed to practice.
• 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) 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List) 3
General Education Electives (Select from GenEd course list) 6
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
LGST 100 Introduction to Law
(satisfies Cultural Competence requirement) 3
LGST 103 Ethics for the Legal Professional 3
LGST 104 Contracts 3
LGST 105 Torts 3
LGST 106 Technology for the Legal Profession 3
LGST 200 Legal Research 3
LGST 205 Legal Writing 3
LGST 220 Civil Litigation 3
LGST 240 Family Law or
INTR 103 Internship 3
Electives (select 3 courses from the following) 9
LGST 210 Estates & Probate (3)
LGST 230 Real Estate (3)
CCJS 201 Criminal Law (3)
CCJS 220 Criminal Evidence & Procedure (3)
BMGT 211 Business Law (3)
60
Paralegal
Certificate (Career)
Designed for individuals already working in the field as a paralegal who wish to
acquire a college credential. Also provides specialized legal training to individuals
who may already have a degree in another field or to individuals interested in
pre-law.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
LGST 100 Introduction to Law 3
LGST 103 Ethics for the Legal Professional 3
LGST 104 Contracts 3
LGST 105 Torts 3
LGST 106 Technology for the Legal Profession 3
LGST 200 Legal Research 3
LGST 205 Legal Writing 3
LGST 220 Civil Litigation 3
Select one course from the following:
LGST 210 Estates & Probate (3)
LGST 230 Real Estate (3)
LGST 240 Family Law (3)
CCJS 201 Criminal Law (3)
CCJS 220 Criminal Evidence & Procedure (3)
BMGT 211 Business Law (3)
INTR 103 Internship (3) 3
30
Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S. Degree (Career) Carroll Community College Degree
Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium
The physical therapist assistant is a dynamic healthcare professional working
under the supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA can work with children,
athletes, older adults, or in a setting that provides a variety of experiences.
The physical therapist assistant works according to the scope of practice defined
by the licensing board in the state in which they practice. In all settings, the
physical therapist assistant participates in programs and procedures to maximize
each person’s potential. PTA’s spend most of their time one-on-one with their
patients and their families working to achieve maximum independence. The
physical therapist assistant utilizes a wide variety of techniques to address their
patient’s needs and achieve their patient’s goals.
This is a competitive admissions program. See Counseling & Advising and/or
Carroll Community College’s website for more information. This program is part of
the Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium. As such, FCC students
will pay in-county tuition even after transferring to Carroll Community College,
and may receive special consideration in the competitive admissions process.
For questions about the clinical program, contact Sharon Reid at 410.386.8259 or
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all Physical Therapy Assistant
courses.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts, Humanities, or Communications Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I 4
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Departmental Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant courses offered at Carroll Community College
PTA 099 Neuromuscular Anatomy Skills and Palpitation (optional) 0
PTA 101 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant 3
PTA 111 Clinical Science 1 6
PTA 113 Modalities 3
PTA 121 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology 3
PTA 212 Clinical Science 2 6
PTA 213 Treating Special Populations 6
PTA 221 Pain and Pathology 3
PTA 231 Overview of Special Populations 3
PTA 241 Clinical Arts 1 4
PTA 242 Clinical Arts 2 4
PTA 243 Clinical Arts 3 4
69