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Study at Frederick Community College
Frederick Community College was established in 1957 as an evening school. It was given the status of a college in 1970, and now offers enrollment to more than 15,000 students every year.
FCC awards associates degrees in arts, teaching, science and applied science, and certificates in over 50 different fields of study. Online courses and special classes in emergency management are also offered by the college. There are 7 academic divisions of the college:
- Allied Health & Wellness Department
- Communications, Humanities & Arts Department
- Computing & Business Technology Department
- English Department
- Mathematics Department
- Science Department
- Social Sciences Department
Students of FCC participate in a variety of sports sponsored by the college. Men’s teams play baseball, basketball, golf and soccer, while the women’s teams participate in basketball, volleyball, softball, golf and soccer. The main campus of Frederick Community College is in Frederick, MD (a small city). The school is a public school. Frederick Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree. Course TopicsThe school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and liberal arts. Frederick Community College SelectivityFrederick Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state. FacultySalaries for full-time faculty at Frederick Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, the school had 5,152 enrolled students. Student LifeStudent athletes at Frederick Community College belong to the Other for major sports. The school reports its educational mission is:
"FCC, as a learning college, prepares individuals to meet the challenges of a diverse, global
society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong learning. We are a student-centered,
community-focused college.
FCC offers courses, degrees, certificates, and programs for workforce preparation, transfer, and
personal enrichment. Through these offerings, FCC enhances the quality of life and economic vitality
of our region."
Frederick Community College Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Liberal Arts | 274 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences | | Business and Management | 149 | business, accounting technology, MIS, business management, management information systems, business statistics, banking, business administration | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic | | Medical Support and Technology | 53 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, nuclear medical tech, medical lab tech | | Family and Social Work | 30 | child care management, public administration | | Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice | | Law | 13 | legal assistant | | Education and Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, education, Spanish teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, education of hearing impaired | | Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical secretary | | Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science | | Hospitality | 3 | hotel management | | Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art | | Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, software tech, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, electronics tech | | Construction Trades | 2 | building inspection and management, construction manager | | Mechanics and Repair | 2 | aircraft powerplant tech | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training | | Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech | | Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
Contact: Frederick Community College Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702-2964
General Phone: (301) 846-2400
http://www.frederick.edu
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