In an effort to best meet the educational needs of our students, Frederick Community College has worked to create partnerships and articulation agreements with many two- and four-year colleges and universities in Maryland and surrounding areas.

Articulation agreements are explicit arrangements between FCC and other institutions to help ensure the maximum transfer of credits and create other partnerships beneficial for transfer students. Articulation agreements are not required for students to transfer and students should consult with an advisor to better understand their transfer options.

Frostburg State University

Computer Science

In addition to the system-wide articulation with Frostburg State University and other Maryland State universities, Frederick Community College and Frostburg have established an articulation agreement to streamline transfer of Computer Science students to the Computer Information Systems program at Frostburg. Students can transfer a maximum of 70 credits and must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Dual Admission

Frederick Community College has entered into an agreement with Frostburg State University which will allow students to complete their associate’s degree at FCC while maintaining dual admission to FSU. While enrolled at FCC, Dual Admission students will have access to services at FSU including academic advising, along with the use of library resources and other on-campus facilities at FSU and the University System of Maryland Center in Hagerstown. An application for dual admission can be obtained at the Welcome Desk. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Information Systems Management

In addition to the system-wide articulation with Frostburg State University and other Maryland State universities, Frederick Community College and Frostburg have established an articulation agreement to streamline transfer of Information Systems Management students to the Computer Information Systems program at Frostburg. Students can transfer a maximum of 70 credits and must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Nursing

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC students and FSU by offering dual enrollment to FSU. Students who have been accepted to FCC’s Nursing Program or who have completed the Associate Degree in Nursing at FCC and have an unencumbered RN license in the United States or are qualified to complete their state RN licensure exam and have completed the majority of prerequisite course work and general education requirements are eligible for dual enrollment. For further information, contact Jennifer McAninley, Academic Advisor at FCC, 240.629.7935.

Social Science

In addition to the system-wide articulation with Frostburg State University and other Maryland Universities, Frederick Community College and Frostburg have established an articulation agreement to streamline the transfer of Social Science students to the Social Science program at Frostburg. Students must have graduated from FCC and maintained a 2.0 cumulative GPA. For further information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

George Washington University

Frederick Community College maintains a guaranteed admission agreement with George Washington University (GW). FCC students who desire to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) at GW are guaranteed admission to the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) if they complete an associate degree from FCC with a grade of C or higher in all courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater. FCC students who desire to obtain a non-clinical BSHS and Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS) through an established dual degree program are guaranteed admission to SMHS if they complete an associate degree from FCC with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater. For further information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Goucher College

In an effort to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC and Goucher College, transfer students from FCC's Honors College program are guaranteed admission into Goucher College during the fall semester or spring semester after completing a degree or earning 60 credits at FCC with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, Goucher College will also consider waiving the application fee, consideration for transfer merit scholarship, and an additional $2,000 scholarship if the student is a Phi Theta Kappa member. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for further information.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Biotechnology

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement for students who graduate with the A.A.S. degree in Biotechnology to transfer to complete their Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher and only courses with a grade of "C" or higher will transfer. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Nursing

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement for students who graduate with the A.S. degree in Nursing to transfer to complete their Bachelor's degree in Nursing at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher and only courses with a grade of "C" or higher will transfer. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement for students who graduate with the A.A.S. degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and are licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to transfer to complete their Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Students must maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher and only courses with a grade of "C" or higher will transfer. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Hood College

Frederick Community College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hood College which provides FCC students with financial incentives when transferring to Hood College. These incentives include scholarships for students who earn at least 15 credits and the possibility to earn a Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society scholarship.

Honors Program

Frederick Community College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hood College for students enrolled In the FCC Honors Program. The purpose of this MOU is to acknowledge the scholastic accomplishments of FCC Honors students and to facilitate a seamless transition from the FCC Honors Program to the Hood College Honors Program. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for further information.

Human Services

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Hood College for student completing their degree at FCC in Human Services. The purpose of this agreement between Hood College and Frederick Community College is to allow students having completed an Associate of Arts in Social Science, Area of Concentration in Human Services, as outlined in the agreement, to transition smoothly into the B.A. in Social Work at Hood College. Students will matriculate at junior standing. A maximum of 62 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit hours required for baccalaureate completion. All courses meeting general education requirements at FCC will transfer to hood as general education.

Maryland Area College Music Association (MACM)

The Maryland Area College Music Association (MACM) includes representatives from two- and four-year institutions in the state of Maryland concerned with facilitating the transfer of music students between institutions. In support of that mission, MACM has developed an articulation agreement between the institutions to facilitate transfer of credit in Music Theory/Musicianship at the lower-division level to programs at the four-year institutions. For further information, contact the program manager for Music at 301.846.2566.

Maryland Council of Deans and Directors of Nursing Programs (MCDDNP)

The Maryland Council of Deans and Directors of Nursing Programs (MCDDNP) agreement was signed between public and some private institutions in the state of Maryland. The agreement is designed to minimize barriers to educational advancement for nurses, thereby encouraging nurses to reach their highest possible level of education. Specifically, the agreement is designed to allow for transfer of credits for students who complete a nursing program and receive their RN licenses, as well as, an LPN to RN articulation of credits. For more further information, contact the Director of Nursing Education, Kyla Newbould, at 301.846.2607.

McDaniel College Honors Program

Frederick Community College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with McDaniel College for students enrolled In the FCC Honors Program. The purpose of this MOU is to acknowledge the scholastic accomplishments of FCC Honors students and to facilitate a seamless transition from the FCC Honors Program to the McDaniel College Honors Program. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for further information.

Mid-Maryland Healthcare Consortium

In an effort to facilitate the pursuit of careers in healthcare, Frederick Community College (FCC), Carroll Community College (CCC) and Howard Community College (HCC) formed this partnership to allow residents in the three counties to enroll in selected healthcare programs at any of these colleges at in-county tuition rates. The consortium can benefit FCC students interested in enrolling in the following credit programs:

Carroll Community College

• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• National Registered Paramedic
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN)

Frederick Community College

• Respiratory Care
• Surgical Technology
• Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Military to Registered Nursing (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN)

Howard Community College

• Cardiovascular Technology
• National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN)
• Medical Lab Technician
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Dental Hygiene
• Military to Registered Nurse (RN)
• Paramedic to Registered Nurse (RN)
• Radiation Technology
• Physical Therapy Assistant

Mount St. Mary’s University

Concurrent Admissions Enrollment Program (CAEP)

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC to the completion of a bachelor's degree. The institutions created the CAEP program which allows students to be enrolled at both institutions, to meet directly with MSMU advisors while taking classes, to attend MSMU events, and other benefits. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Accounting program to a B.S. in Accounting at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A.S. in Accounting and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer 60 credits to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Addictions Counseling

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Addictions Counseling program to a B.S. in Human Services at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning a A.A.S. in Addictions Counseling and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer 60 credits to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Art/Music

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Arts and Humanities program to a B.A. in Fine Arts/Music at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Arts & Humanities and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Business Administration

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Business Administration program to a B.S. in Accounting or a B.S. in Business Administration at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning a A.A. in Business Administration and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer 60 credits to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Communication

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Arts and Humanities program to a B.A. in Communications at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Arts and Humanities and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's University are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Criminal Justice program to a B.A. in Criminal Justice at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning a A.A. in Criminal justice will be able to transfer up to 60 credits to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Criminal Justice - Police Science

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary’s University are committed to providing students with the seamless articulation of FCC coursework leading toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at MSMU. In support of that commitment, FCC and MSMU maintain an articulation agreement for FCC graduates of the A.A.S. in Police Science. A maximum of 75 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward fulfillment of the 120 hours required for baccalaureate completion. All courses meeting general education requirements at FCC will transfer to MSMU as general education. For further information, contact Didi Culp, Interim Program Manager, Police Science at 301.846.2687.

Cybersecurity

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Cybersecurity program to the B.S. in Cybersecurity program at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A.S. degree in Cybersecurity and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mt. St. Mary's University. Further, students who obtained an A.A.S. in Cybersecurity from FCC and who enrolled in the Biology program at Mount St. Mary's University can apply up to 24 transfer credits to required components of the major. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Elementary Education/Special Education

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education program to a B.S. in Elementary Education at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning a A.A.S. in Addictions Counseling and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer 63 credits to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

English

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Arts & Humanities program to a B.A. in English at Mount St. Mary's. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Arts & Humanities and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

History

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Social Science program to a B.A. in History at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Social Sciences and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Honors College

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Honors program to the Honors Program at Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Philosophy

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Arts and Humanities program to a B.A. in Philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Arts and Humanities and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Political Science

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Social Science program to a B.A. in Political Science at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Social Sciences and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Pre-Health Professions

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Pre-Health Professions program to a B.S. in Health Science (Pre-Occupational Therapy Track, Pre-Nursing Track, Pre-Physical Therapy Track) at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning a A.S. in Pre-Health Professions and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer 60 credits to Mount St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Psychology

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's Psychology program to the B.S. in Psychology program at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. degree in Psychology and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits to Mount St. Mary's. For further information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

STEM (Area of Concentration Biology)

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's STEM (Biology area of concentration) program to the B.S. in Biology program at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.S. degree in STEM (Biology area of concentration) and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mt. St. Mary's University. Further, students who obtained an A.S. degree in STEM (Biology area of concentration) from FCC and who enrolled in the Biology program at Mount St. Mary's University can apply up to 32 transfer credits to required components of the major. For further information, contact Teresa Calzonetti at 301.846.2557.

Theology

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC's General Studies or Arts and Humanities program to a B.A. in Theology at Mount St. Mary's University. Students earning an A.A. in General Studies or Arts and Humanities and meeting GPA requirements will be able to transfer up to 60 credits (the maximum allowable) to Mt. St. Mary's University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Mount St. Mary’s University – Frederick Campus

Frederick Community College and Mount St. Mary's-Frederick Campus are committed to facilitating a smooth transition from FCC to completion of a bachelor's degree. With that goal in mind, the institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding by providing students with a 20% tuition discount. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Salisbury University

Frederick Community College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Salisbury University for students enrolled In the FCC Honors Program.

Honors Program

The purpose of this MOU is to acknowledge the scholastic accomplishments of FCC Honors students and to facilitate a seamless transition from the FCC Honors Program to the Thomas E. Bellavance Honors Program of the Honors College at Salisbury University. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for further information.

Addictions Counseling

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Addictions Counseling degree transferring into the Social Work program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Exercise Science

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Exercise Science degree transferring into the Community Health program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Human Services

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Human Services degree transferring into the Social Work program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Pre-Health Professions

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Pre-Health Professions degree transferring into the Community Health program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Psychology

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Psychology degree transferring into the Social Work program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Social Science

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Social Science umbrella degree transferring into the Social Work program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Sociology

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Salisbury University for students who complete the Sociology degree transferring into the Social Work program at Salisbury University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Shenandoah University

Students having completed their Associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 will be given priority consideration for admission to Shenandoah University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Shepherd University

Dual Admission

Frederick Community College has a dual admission agreement with Shepherd. Students enrolled in the dual admission program will be guaranteed admission to Shepherd with a cumulative FCC GPA of 2.800 or higher and at least 30 FCC college credits. Students will also receive a tuition discount when they continue their studies at Shepherd if they meet these dual admission requirements. For more information about how to enroll in this program, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471, or the Admissions Office at Shepherd at 304.876.5212, www.shepherd.edu/admweb/apply/FCC.

Business 

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Shepherd University for students who complete their A.A. in Business Administration or their A.A.S. in Business Management to complete their bachelor's degree and M.B.A. in three additional years after graduation. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and enroll at Shepherd University within a year of graduation from FCC. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Graphic Design

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Shepherd University for students who complete their A.A.S. in Graphic Design to transfer into the B.F.A program in Graphic Design program at Shepherd University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Nursing

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Shepherd University for students who complete their A.S. in Nursing to transfer to the B.S.N at Shepherd University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

STEM

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Shepherd University for students who complete the A.S. in STEM to transfer to the B.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry at Shepherd University. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Shippensburg University Dual Admission

Frederick Community College has a dual admission agreement with Shippensburg. Students may complete one application to be admitted to both institutions. Students enrolled under dual admission also receive a significant tuition reduction when they continue their study at Shippensburg. For more information, contact Shippensburg at 800.822.8208 or e-mail at ad-miss@ship.edu.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Guaranteed Admission

The Guaranteed Admission Transfer Agreement is designed to facilitate FCC students’ ease of transfer to St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). FCC students graduating with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.000 and meet the criteria outlined in the agreement are guaranteed admission to SMCM. For further information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Honors College

Frederick Community College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St. Mary's College for students enrolled in FCC Honors Program. The purpose of this agreement is to acknowledge the scholastic accomplishments of FCC honors students by accepting up to 70 credits to facilitate seamless transition. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for further information.

Stevenson University

Addictions Counseling

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the addictions counseling program transferring to the Counseling & Human Services program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward degree fulfillment of the 120 credit hours in the bachelor program. Only courses in which students have earned a “C” or better are eligible for transfer and students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher in all previous course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Biology

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Biology program at FCC transferring to the Biology program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit corresponding program. Only courses in which students earn a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Business Administration

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Business Administration program at FCC transferring to the Business Administration program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit corresponding program. Only course with a "C" or better are eligible to transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Criminal Justice

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Criminal Justice program at FCC transferring to the Criminal Justice program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit corresponding program. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Cybersecurity

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Cybersecurity program at FCC transferring to the Digital Forensics program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit corresponding program. Only courses in which students earn a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

English

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Information English Area of Concentration at FCC to the English program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit Computer Science program. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA of higher in all prior college course work.

Graphic Design

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Arts & Humanities degree with an Area of Concentration in Graphic Design to the Graphic Design program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit corresponding program. Only courses in which students earn a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Human Services

A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward degree fulfillment of the 120 credit hours in the bachelor program. Only courses in which students have earned a “C” or better are eligible for transfer and students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher in all previous course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Information Systems Management

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Information Systems Management program at FCC to the Computer Science program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit Computer Science program. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA of higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Legal Studies

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Paralegal program at FCC transferring to the Legal Studies program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit computer science program. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Nursing

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Pre-Health Professions program at FCC transferring to the traditional Nursing Program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward fulfillment of the 125 credit hours required for baccalaureate completion. Only courses in which the students earn a grade of “C” or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Psychology

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with Stevenson University for graduates of the Psychology program at FCC transferring to the Psychology program at Stevenson University. A maximum of 70 credit hours from FCC will be allowed toward the fulfillment of the 120 credit Psychology program. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are eligible for transfer. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher in all prior college course work. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Towson University

Nursing

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC students and TSU by offering dual enrollment to TSU. Students who have been accepted to FCC’s Nursing Program or who have completed the Associate Degree in Nursing at FCC and have an unencumbered RN license in the United States or are qualified to complete their state RN licensure exam and have completed the majority of prerequisite course work and general education requirements are eligible for dual enrollment. For further information, contact Jennifer McAninley, Academic Advisor at FCC, 240.629.7935.

Electronic Media and Film

Students completing the A.A. in Digital Media Design may transfer into Towson University’s Electronic Media and Film: Film/Video/Digital Media Concentration with junior status. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471, or the program coordinator at Towson.

Honors

Frederick Community College maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Towson University for students enrolled in the FCC Honors Program. The purpose of this MOU is to acknowledge the scholastic accomplishments of FCC Honors students and to facilitate a seamless transition from the FCC Honors Program to the Honors College at Towson University. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for further information.

Universities System of Maryland Hagerstown

The Universities System of Maryland Hagerstown provides regional access to multiple University System of Maryland Institutions including Frostburg State University, Towson University, Salisbury University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, and University of Maryland Global Campus to students in Western Maryland. Various degree programs are offered at a convenient location in downtown Hagerstown. For more information, visit the website at www.hagerstown.usmd.edu.

Universities at Shady Grove

The Universities at Shady Grove is a new model in education, offering a variety of degree programs in an accessible Montgomery County location. Students seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree after attending Frederick Community College will find bachelor’s degree programs offered by a number of Maryland State colleges at Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, visit the website at www.shadygrove.umd.edu.

University of Baltimore 

Chemistry

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Baltimore which allows graduates of the FCC A.S. programs in STEM to transfer to the University of Baltimore Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Health Systems Management

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Baltimore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.S. programs in Respiratory Care and Surgical Technology to transfer to the University of Baltimore Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Game and Simulation Design

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Baltimore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.S. programs in Game and Simulation Design to transfer to the University of Baltimore Bachelor of Science in Simulation and Game Design program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Legal Studies

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Baltimore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.S. program in Paralegal to transfer to the University of Baltimore Bachelor in Legal Studies program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

University of Maryland at Baltimore

Nursing

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC students and the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) by offering dual admission to UMSON. Students who have been accepted to the FCC Nursing Program or who have completed the Associate Degree in Nursing at FCC and have an unencumbered RN license in the United States or are qualified to complete their state RN licensure exam and have completed the majority of prerequisite course work and general education requirements are eligible for dual enrollment. For further information, contact Jennifer McAninley, Academic Advisor at FCC, 240.629.7935.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Transfer Student Alliance

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC students and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). The Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) offers students guaranteed admission, access to scholarships, and housing if they agree to attend UMBC. The agreement is designed for students who state their desire to attend UMBC with 12 to 35 college-level credits and a 3.0 GPA or higher. For more information about the TSA, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Honors College

In an effort to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC and University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC), transfer students from FCC's Honors College program are provided pathways to the honors program at UMBC. Students must apply to UMBC by the priority deadline and apply to the Honors College by the published deadline. This agreement provides students the opportunity to receive scholarship support at UMBC. Interested students should contact the FCC Honors Program Coordinator for more information.

Human Services

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC students and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). The agreement allows Associate of Arts in Social Science, Area of Concentration in Human Service students to transfer a maximum of 60 credits and all general education courses to UMBC. Additionally, it provides transferring students eligibility to scholarships. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Translational Life Science Technology

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance and maintain the relationship between FCC students and the University of Maryland- Baltimore County (UMBC). The agreement allows STEM and Biology students to transfer a maximum of 60 credits and all general education courses to UMBC. Additionally, it provides transferring students eligibility to scholarships. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

University of Maryland College Park

Transfer Advantage Program

The Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP) guarantees admission to the University of Maryland at College Park or a University of Maryland, College Park program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) within one year of completion of the Associate degree or, in the case of College Park, completion of 30 credits of coursework (15 credits of which must be completed at FCC) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. MTAP students may also be eligible for a 25% course-tuition-scholarship for one UMD course per term. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

University of Maryland College Park at Shady Grove

Biological Sciences

FCC Students who earn the A.S. in STEM, following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix, will be able to pursue the third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Business Administration

FCC students who earn the A.A. in Business Administration following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix, will be able to pursue the third and fourth years of the Bachelors of Sciences in Accounting, International Business, Marketing, or Management from the University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady rove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Communication

FCC Students who earn their Associates degree, following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix for communication, will be able to pursue the third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Computer Science

FCC Students who earn their Associates degree, following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix for computer science, will be able to pursue their third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science from the University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Criminal Justice

FCC Students who earn the A.A. in Criminal Justice, following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix, will be able to pursue the third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Information Systems Management

FCC Students who earn their Associates degree, following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix for information systems management, will be able to pursue their third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science from the University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Public Health Science

FCC students who earn the A.A. in General Studies or the A.S. in STEM, following the prescribed curriculum as outlined in the course matrix, will be able to pursue the third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Sciences from University of Maryland College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Terps Transfer Program (TTP)

FCC students have access to the Terps Transfer Program (TTP) at Shady Grove as a transfer option. The program is open to 20 students per academic year and allows students with special programs to help them successfully complete their degree and transfer. Additional support includes an orientation program, program advising, and access to the academic, career, and personal success center at Shady Grove while completing their program at FCC. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

UMGC Alliance

Frederick Community College and University of Maryland Global Campus have formed an alliance that offers dual admission to both institutions. The alliance allows for a seamless education from associate’s to bachelor’s degrees in majors like computer science, information systems management, bioprocessing, business administration, police science, paralegal, history, psychology, criminal justice, investigative forensics, political science, human services, and sociology. Once students complete the Alliance application, they are admitted to both FCC and UMGC. Alliance students have the benefit of full library privileges and other resources at both institutions. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471 or visit the UMGC website at www.umgc.edu. Under Community Colleges, click on Maryland Community Colleges and then go to Frederick Community College Information.

University of Maryland- Eastern Shore

Business Administration

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore which allows graduates of the FCC A.S. program in Business Administration to transfer to the B.S. in Business Administration program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Construction Management

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.S. program in Construction Management to transfer to the B.S. in Construction Management Technology program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Early Childhood Development

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.S. program in Early Childhood Development to transfer to the B.S. in Human Ecology-Child Development program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.T. program in Early Childhood Development/Early Childhood Special Education to transfer to the B.S. in Human Ecology-Child Development program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Health and Exercise Science

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A. program in Health and Exercise Sciences to transfer to the B.S. in Exercise Science (Health Fitness/Clinical Track) program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Hospitality Management

Frederick Community College maintains an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore which allows graduates of the FCC A.A.S. program in Hospitality Management to transfer to the B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management program. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

University System of Maryland

The state of Maryland has a unique computerized articulation system, called ARTSYS, which outlines individual course equivalencies and recommended transfer programs for every two-year and four-year institution within the University System of Maryland (which includes UMBC, UMCP, Frostburg, Towson, Salisbury, and others). Articulation information for some private colleges like Hood and McDaniel is also accessible through ARTSYS. Students can access ARTSYS at http://artweb.usmd.edu. For additional transfer information, students can visit the Maryland Transfer website Transfer Course Database (umd.edu). Students are encouraged to meet with a academic advisor regarding their transfer plans. Contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471 for an appointment.

West Virginia University

In an effort to enhance and maintain the relationship between Frederick Community College and West Virginia University, transfer students with a grade point average of at least 2.0 from FCC are guaranteed admission to West Virginia University. For more information, contact Career and Academic Planning Services at 301.846.2471.

Wilson College

In an attempt to create more diverse opportunities for our transferring students, Frederick Community College has entered into an agreement with Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This agreement supports an effort to provide equal access to admission, registration, and financial aid at Wilson College for FCC graduates. This agreement also proposes the development of articulated programs of study for ease of transfer, which will recognize the general education requirements completed at FCC. For more information, contact the Office of Admission in the College for Women at 800.421.8402 or the College for Continuing Education at 800.421.4796.