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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Police Science
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares Maryland law enforcement officials to meet the challenges of a diverse,
global society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong learning. The
diverse, ever-growing population of our state requires increasing numbers of law
enforcement officials to be skilled at communicating, problem-solving, conflict
resolution, and diversity awareness, in addition to being physically strong. The key
to creating and maintaining this type of professional law enforcement official is
education.
• Students must complete their credit English 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) (MATH 101 recommended) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(SOCY 102 Social Problems recommended - satisfies
cultural competence requirement) 3
Arts & Humanities
COMM 103Public Speaking 3
Biological & Physical Science
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (lab course) (GenEd course list)
(BIOT 130 Forensic Biology recommended) 4
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List)
(HLTH 160 Stress Management recommended) 3
General Education Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
CCJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
POLC 106 Police-Community Relations* 3
CCJS 201 Criminal Law 3
CCJS 204 Police Operational Services 3
POLC 112 Criminalistics* 4
POLC 221 Police Defense Tactics* 5
POLC 222 Police Arsenal and Procedures* 5
POLC 223 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) * 3
EMGT 101 Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management 3
EMGT 221 Public Safety Leadership and Ethics 3
SOCY 201 Criminology 3
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* Articulated from MPCTC and/or only offered through a Maryland Police
academy training program
Respiratory Care
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares students to assume responsible positions as part of the Health Care
Team. Focuses on the use of objective scientific data as well as theory to guide
students to solve complex problems in the clinical setting. Students receive
specialized education in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, management, and
preventative care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory Care
students participate in various classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
The laboratory experience provides the opportunity for hands on experience
in preparation for clinical practice in diverse clinical settings. A grade of “C” or
better must be earned in all courses. Upon completion of the program, the
student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination administered by
the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.). The program is accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC),1248 Harwood
Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244; 817.283.2835.
• 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
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
Arts & Humanities
COMM 105Small Group Communication (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health 4
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Departmental Requirements
RESP 100 Introduction to Respiratory Care 2
RESP 102 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care 4
RESP 103 Pharmacology 3
RESP 101 Gas Exchange Physiology 2
RESP 105 Cardiopulmonary & Renal Anatomy & Physiology 3
RESP 107 Principles of Mechanical Ventilation 4
RESP 109 Clinical Practicum I 2
RESP 110 Clinical Practicum II 2
RESP 202 Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care 3
RESP 204 Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Home Care 2
RESP 201 Cardiac Monitoring & Diagnostics 4
RESP 205 Professional Seminar 2
RESP 200 Pulmonary Diagnostics 2
RESP 207 Cardiopulmonary & Renal Pathophysiology Review 3
RESP 203 Clinical Practicum III 2
RESP 209 Clinical Practicum IV 2
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Social Sciences
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
The Associate of Arts in Social Sciences degree trains students to analyze and
understand human society and social relationships, and prepares them to transfer
to four-year institutions in Social Sciences disciplines. Training in the social
sciences prepares students for a wide range of careers and leadership roles in
business, non-profits, education, government, and social services. Disciplines
within the Social Sciences include Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics,
Education, Geography, History, Human Services, Law, Political Science, Psychology,
Public Policy, and Sociology. Some students will choose an approved Area of
Concentration, while others will explore Social Sciences disciplines more generally.
• 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.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) 6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) (recommend PHIL 105) 3
Communications 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
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
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Take a minimum of 15 credits of Social Science electives from any of the
disciplines listed below. A minimum of 6 credits must be in the same
discipline. It is imperative that students consult with an advisor before
registering to maximize transfer of coursework.
• Anthropology (ANTH)
• Criminal Justice (CCJS)
• Economics (ECON)
• Education (EDUC)
• Geography (GEOG)
• History (HIST)
• Human Services (HUMS)
• Political Science (POSC)
• Psychology (PSYC)
• Sociology (SOCY)
• Students majoring in the Associate of Arts in Social Science without an Area of
Concentration should follow the curriculum outlined above and will have 13
unrestricted elective credits.
• Students majoring in an Area of Concentration will follow the curriculum of
their major (Addictions Counseling; Criminal Justice; Education; History; Human
Services; Psychology; Sociology).
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