Health Sciences - Frederick Community College

Health Sciences

Contact: Noah Gibson, Faculty Lead • [email protected] • 301.846.2503 Admissions: Jefferson Hall (1st floor) • [email protected] • 301.624.2716 Career & Academic Planning Services: Jefferson Hall (2nd floor) • [email protected] • 301.846.2478 Financial Aid: Jefferson Hall (3rd floor) • [email protected] • 301.846.2620

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Health Sciences A.S. Degree

Prepares students to further their career goals in Health Science, Public Health and Community Health, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology fields. This program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education courses and selected Public Health, Exercise Science, and Science courses.

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*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.

Exercise Science Area of Concentration within the Health Sciences A.S.

Prepares students to further their career goals in the Health, Fitness, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology fields. This program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education courses and selected Exercise Science courses.

Students in the Exercise Science A.A. program will learn the skills and knowledge to sit for nationally recognized personal trainer certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association leading to gainful employment in the Health and Fitness industry following A.A. completion.

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Internship Program
Internships help students integrate what is taught in school with what is required in the workplace. Students take internships to develop knowledge and skills valued by employers. At FCC, students in certain programs are eligible to receive credit for internships.

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2020-2021 Curriculum Pathway
2019-2020 Curriculum Pathway

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2018-2019 Curriculum Pathway
2017-2018 Curriculum Pathway
2015-2017 Curriculum Pathway

Public Health Science Area of Concentration within the Health Sciences A.S.

Prepares students to further their career goals in Public Health Science. This program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education courses and selected Public Health and Science courses.

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Fitness/Personal Trainer Certificate

The Fitness/Personal Trainer Certificate program prepares students for entry level careers in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge of the human body and the adaptations that occur with exercise. At the completion of the Certificate, students have the knowledge and skills to sit for nationally recognized personal trainer certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Students who earn the Fitness/Personal Trainer certificate have a strong foundation for further coursework in Exercise Science related fields. This certificate can be used to meet the elective requirements of the General Studies A.S. Degree.

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Gainful Employment - Fitness Personal Trainer
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program.

2020-2021 Curriculum Pathway
2019-2020 Curriculum Pathway

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2018-2019 Curriculum Pathway

2017-2018 Curriculum Pathway

Health Sciences: Pre-Nursing Path

The Pre-Health Professions – Pre-Nursing Area of Concentration within the A.S. in Arts & Sciences pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the FCC Nursing program.

Students may apply to the FCC Nursing A.S. Degree Program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (first three semesters of this pathway), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Nursing A.S. Degree Program, students should begin the Nursing A.S. Degree pathway.

Students who are not accepted into the FCC Nursing A.S. Degree Program may complete this pathway to earn a Pre-Health Professions Area of Concentration A.S. in Arts & Sciences Degree. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen college or university.

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Selective admissions courses are completed at the end of the third semester.

Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant Path

This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program. Students may apply to the FCC Physical Therapist Assistant program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students should begin the Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. degree pathway.

Students who are not accepted into the FCC Physical Therapist Assistant program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.

At this time, students should apply to the FCC Physical Therapist Assistant program. The deadline for best consideration is May 1. Those who are accepted will move to the Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. pathway and complete it. Those who are not may finish their Health Sciences A.S. by completing its pathway instead (shown at the top of this page). Courses taken so far will work towards those degrees; you won't be starting over!

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*Students should meet with an advisor to determine which course is their best option, then plan ahead to take it in the semester it is offered, adjusting semester courses as needed.

Health Sciences: Pre-Respiratory Care Path

This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Respiratory Care program. Students may apply to the FCC Respiratory Care program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Respiratory Care program, students should begin the Respiratory Care A.A.S. degree pathway.

Students may apply to the FCC Respiratory Care A.A.S. Degree Program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (first three semesters of this pathway), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Respiratory Care A.A.S. Degree Program, students should begin the Respiratory Care A.A.S. Degree pathway.

Students who are not accepted into the FCC Respiratory Care program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.

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Selective admissions courses are completed at the end of the second semester.

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2018-2019 Curriculum Pathway
2017-2018 Curriculum Pathway

Health Sciences: Pre-Surgical Technology Path

This pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the Frederick Community College Surgical Technology program. Students may apply to the FCC Surgical Technology program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (shown below), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Surgical Technology program, students should begin the Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree pathway.

Students may apply to the FCC Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree Program after successful completion of the selective admissions courses (first three semesters of this pathway), but acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Upon acceptance into the Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree Program, students should begin the Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree pathway.

Students who are not accepted into the FCC Surgical Technology program may complete their Health Sciences A.S. degree using the Health Sciences A.S. pathway shown at the top of this page. Students who intend to transfer should work with their advisor to understand the requirements of their chosen institution.

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Selective admissions courses are completed at the end of the third semester.

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*Course Renumbering Reference (for use with Pathways prior to 2019-2020)

Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.

To find more information about how credits may transfer from Frederick Community College to a state four-year institution visit ARTSYS or consult a College advisor.

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Exercise Physiologists

$54,850.00/yr • +10%*

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Fitness Trainers and Instructors

$46,480.00/yr • +14%*

*Median pay, projected job growth or decline from 2023-2033. Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2023 Edition.

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Health Sciences: Pre-Nursing Path The Pre-Health Professions – Pre-Nursing Area of Concentration within the A.S. in Arts & Sciences pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the FCC Nursing program.

Health Sciences: Pre-Nursing Path

The Pre-Health Professions – Pre-Nursing Area of Concentration within the A.S. in Arts & Sciences pathway prepares students to apply for acceptance into the FCC Nursing program.