Frederick Community College (FCC) offers many degrees and diplomas either online or in the classroom. Programs at the school include English, health and wellness and social sciences.
In the Arts program at Frederick, students may obtain an Associate of Arts, Design Media or a Certificate in Computer Graphics. The Computer Graphics Certificate is a 20-credit program that lets students get real-world experience by working with industry-standard hardware including Quark Xpress and Adobe Illustrator.
The curriculum in the Culinary Arts Program at FCC offers a handful of diplomas and certificates including a certificate in the Culinary Arts as well as hospitality supervision. FCC also offers a combined Associates of Arts degree in Culinary Arts and Supervision. This program is a 65-credit program with two internships working in a food establishment.
FCC’s Health and Wellness Program offers a bevy of certificates and degrees including an associate’s degree in Nursing, a pre-dental associate’s degree and a medical assisting certificate. The Nursing Program at the school is for LPNs and RNs. The degree requires prerequisites and clinical hours during the student’s time in the program.
The Humanities Program offers three associate degrees including drama, music and philosophy. The music program is a transfer program that helps students begin the four-year journey at FCC eventually moving on to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Frederick Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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The top 5 fields of study completed at Frederick Community College.
Frederick Community College requires that students fill out an application with a non-refundable fee attached to it. Students must have a copy of their high school transcripts or an equivalent and if transferring have a copy of transcripts for all prior colleges attended.
Students may apply online.
Financial Aid
FCC requires students fill out the FAFSA for consideration for aid. The school offers many aid packages including scholarships, loans and grants.
Scholarships at FCC include the Ambassador Scholarship, the Frederick Singles Scholarship and the Loats Scholarship. Details are provided on the school’s web page.
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Frederick Community College 4978th for the average student loan amount.
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Frederick Community College offers many student clubs and organizations including Amnesty International, the Black Student Union, the Honor Students Association and the Swing Kids Club.
The student newspaper at FCC is called the Commuter and the creative writing magazine is the Tuscarora Review.
The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater is a cultural resource center that serves the community as well as the school.
The Carl and Norma Miller Children’s Center at the school provides a daytime learning program where parents may take their children while in school.
Frederick Community College was founded in 1957 in Frederick, Maryland. The school has since grown to more than 17,000 students in credit and non-credit classes. Frederick has a population of close to 60,000 people and offers many cultural attractions including The Community Bridge Mural and the Maryland Ensemble Theater.
The athletic complex at FCC offers a weight room, fitness room and game fields.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Frederick Community College?
Frederick Community College offers many intercollegiate athletics including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, men’s golf, women’s volleyball, men’s baseball and women’s softball.
The Cougars compete in the Maryland Junior and Region XX Conference of the NJCAA.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Frederick, MD 21702-2964
Surrounding community
Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
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