Academic Departments

Explore Frederick Community College's academic departments, each committed to exceptional learning and future success. Discover programs and dedicated faculty and staff ready to support your goals. FCC programs of study each connect to a Career Community, providing relevant information, resources, networking, and regional employer connections to bridge your studies with your career.

School of Arts and Humanities

English, Communication, and Languages Career Community
Honors College 
Visual and Performing Arts Career Community
General Studies

English, Communication, and Languages Career Community

Dean Brian Stipelman [email protected] 301.624.2761	Assistant Dean TBA	Office Manager Valerie Fox [email protected] 301.846.2600
Academic Disciplines American Sign Language Communications English ESOL Credit Humanities Interpreting Philosophy World Languages
Programs of Study Career Communities

Honors College 

Dean Brian Stipelman [email protected] 301.624.2761	Honors College Coordinator Bruce Thompson [email protected] 301.846.2535	Office Manager Kristi Waters [email protected] 301.624.2831

Honors College

Visual and Performing Arts Career Community

Dean Brian Stipelman [email protected] 301.624.2761		Office Manager Amy Mabey [email protected] 301.846.2512
Academic Disciplines Art Audio Production Film and Video Graphic Design Music Theater		Arts Center Director Tabetha White [email protected] 301.624.2827
Programs of Study Career Communities Arts Center

General Studies

Dean Brian Stipelman [email protected] 301.624.2761	Office Manager Kristi Waters [email protected] 301.624.2831
Programs of Study

School of Biological, Physical, and Health Sciences

Biological and Physical Sciences Career Community
Health Professions Career Community

Biological and Physical Sciences Career Community

Dean Sandy McCombe Waller [email protected] 301.624.2826	Assistant Dean Jordan Baker [email protected] 240.629.7997	Office Manager Sharon Smith [email protected] 301.846.2510
Academic Disciplines Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Physical Science Physics
Programs of Study Career Communities

Health Professions Career Community

Dean Sandy McCombe Waller [email protected] 301.624.2826	Assistant Dean TBA	Office Manager Dex Mantheiy [email protected] 301.846.2510
Academic Disciplines Health Sciences Medical Assisting Nursing Physical Therapy Assisting Respiratory Care Surgical Technology
Programs of Study Career Communities

School of Technology, Trades, Business, and Hospitality

Business, Hospitality, and Culinary Career Community
Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Math Career Community

Business, Hospitality, and Culinary Career Community

Dean Christianne Aranguren [email protected] 301.624.2841	Assistant Dean Joshua Paiz [email protected] 301.624.2804	Office Managers Doree Lynn Miles [email protected] 301.846.2505
Academic Disciplines Accounting Business Management Economics Hospitality, Culinary, & Tourism Institute (HCTI)		Jeanne Nesbitt [email protected] 301.846.2505
Programs of Study Career Communities

Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Math Career Community

Dean Christianne Aranguren [email protected] 301.624.2841	Assistant Dean Joshua Paiz [email protected] 301.624.2804	Office Managers Doree Lynn Miles [email protected] 301.846.2505
Academic Disciplines Computer Aided Design Computer Science Cybersecurity Engineering Math Construction and Applied Technologies Institute (CATI)
Programs of Study Career Communities

School of Public Service, Social Sciences, and Education

Legal and Public Safety Career Community
Social Science and Education Career Community

Legal and Public Safety Career Community

Interim Dean Dr. Amy Parks [email protected] 301.846.2517	Assistant Dean Jason Deater [email protected] 301.846.2687	Office Manager Julie Hoyle [email protected] 240.629.7930
Academic Disciplines Emergency Management Legal Studies Paralegal Police Science Public Safety Fire Service Administration National Security and Intelligence
Programs of Study Career Communities MACEM Center

Social Science and Education Career Community

Interim Dean Dr. Amy Parks [email protected] 301.846.2517	Assistant Dean Julie Horton [email protected] 301.846.2461	Office Manager Nicole Welch [email protected] 301.846.2507
Academic Disciplines Anthropology Early Childhood Education Geography History Human Services/Addictions Counseling Political Science Psychology, Sociology
Programs of Study Career Communities

Continuing Education & Workforce Development

Adult Education & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Community Education
Workforce Training

Adult Education & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Dean

Molly Carlson
[email protected]
301.624.7905

Director

Jennifer Szabo
[email protected]
240.629.7927

Academic Disciplines

Basic English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Adult Basic Education / GED
Targeted ESOL
Academic ESOL

Community Education

Dean

Molly Carlson
[email protected]
301.624.7905

Director

Dan Saunders
[email protected]
301.624.2879

Academic Disciplines

Institute for Learning in Retirement
Personal Enrichment
Music Lessons
Motorcycle Safety
Youth Programs

Workforce Training

Dean

Molly Carlson
[email protected]
301.624.7905

Director

Dan Saunders
[email protected]
301.624.2879

Academic Disciplines

Career & Technical Training
Healthcare Careers
Business Solutions