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MAKE YOUR MARK.

All FCC students excel, but those in MACEM&PS programs go above and beyond. They’re not just devoted learners; they’re also driven by a passion to make their world a better, safer, and more just place.

Whether it’s organizing an emergency response, suiting up to protect their neighbors, helping manage global intelligence & diplomacy, or defending rights in a courtroom, MACEM&PS students are out to make their mark by making a difference.

You’ll find everything you need to get started just below the break. Welcome.

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Make it Happen

Explore our one-stop resource hub for MACEM&PS students:

(Can’t find what you need? Let us know! Contact our academic office at emergmgt@frederick.edu for more assistance.)

Fighting Fires Across the Pond

Fire Service Admin. grad Harper Fair (second from left) didn’t just complete her degree with us and move on to the National Fire Academy; she even traveled to Germany to learn what firefighting looks like internationally!

FCC Student Portal

A hub for accessing many of the resources FCC has to offer – Navigate, your Student Account & Email, Blackboard, the IT Desk, College-wide announcements, support services, and more!

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Campus Map

An online map of FCC’s campus, parking, buildings, directions to get here, and transportation options.

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Virtual Tour Guide

A downloadable handbook that’ll show you each of the buildings and important locations on campus, and some of the offices and services that you’ll find in each one.

*The MACEM&PS Offices are on the first floor of Annapolis Hall, in Suite A106. Come see us if you have a question, or just want to say hello!

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Check Degree Requirements

Select your program in the menu below to see a list of the courses you need to take!

Verification of Transferability

Fill out this form to see if a course you took (or want to take) elsewhere will transfer to FCC.

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Change of Major

Fill out this form to change the degree program you’re pursuing. Be sure to talk to one of our Program Managers first!

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Application to Graduate

Fill out this form to apply for graduation with the degree you’re currently pursuing. Be sure to talk to one of our Program Managers first to make sure all your requirements are complete!

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Find Scholarships

Check out all the scholarship programs FCC offers (including our own MACEM&PS Scholarship and the Smith-Clark Fund for fire service students) and how to access them.

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Help Filing Your FAFSA

Filling out all the paperwork to get financial help can be overwhelming. Use this link to contact FCC’s Financial Aid office, where you can get help with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), explanations of the money you’re eligible for, and a helping hand as you plan the best way to pay for school.

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Support for Veterans

FCC offers a variety of resources and services for veterans, ranging from financial support to early course registration access. Visit our Veteran & Military Services office site to see everything that’s available!

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More Financial Support at FCC

Find other financial resources FCC offers (e.g., grants, federal aid, work study programs, payment plans, etc.), plus the important people to contact and dates to remember when for applying for them.

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Use the tabs below to quickly find the contact information for the person you’re trying to reach in our department:

Didi Culp

Program Manager:
Public Safety, Emergency Management, National Security & Intelligence, Criminal Justice

dculp@frederick.edu
240-629-7952

Jason Deater

Program Manager:
Fire Service Admin., Police Science, Legal Studies

jadeater@frederick.edu
301-846-2687

John Packard

Assistant Professor
Teaching Areas: Intro to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Current Issues, National Security

jpackard@frederick.edu
240-629-7842

Tracy Parker

Professor
Teaching Areas: Law & Legal Studies

tparker@frederick.edu
301-624-2819

Chris Sasse

Assistant Professor
Teaching Areas: Corrections, Criminology, Emergency Management

csasse@frederick.edu
301-846-2699

Netta Squires

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Criminal Law, Emergency Management

nsquires@frederick.edu

Peter Hull

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Intelligence Analysis

phull@frederick.edu

LaRae Downs

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Civil Litigation

ldowns@frederick.edu

Kim Pratt

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Criminal Evidence & Procedure

kpratt@frederick.edu

Jim Krzenski

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Emergency Management, Emergency Planning

jkrzenski@frederick.edu

John Dimitriadis

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Fire Service Administration

jdimitriadis@frederick.edu

Carl Wertman

Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Areas: Emergency Management, Risk Mitigation

cwertman@frederick.edu

Kathy Francis

Associate Vice President/Dean of Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management and Public Safety

kfrancis@frederick.edu
240-629-7804

Transfer Agreements

While it’s technically possible to transfer to any college you like, FCC will often create special agreements with individual institutions to help clarify and maximize the amount of credit you’ll get when you go there. Check out this list of all the available agreements and see which might suit you best!

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FCC Transfer Services

Visit our Transfer Services page for extra resources and help navigating the sometimes complicated world of transferring between colleges. The Transfer Services team is there to help make it as smooth as possible for you!

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Choose Your Path

See all the programs we offer, and find the one that’s right for you:

Emergency Management

Growing in visibility in recent years, the field of emergency management is focused on learning and improving all the ways in which society prepares for, responds to, and tries to reduce the danger from crises and extreme conditions. It can be as down-to-earth as helping neighbors make emergency plans, and as broad as organizing the response to hurricanes, wildfires, terrorism, or other major disasters.

Examples of careers in this field include:
Emergency planners, corporate risk managers, public information officers/crisis communicators, risk analysts, digital mapping technicians, grant writers & managers, emergency managers, and more

Available programs of study:
Public Safety A.A.S. – Emergency Management Area of Concentration
Emergency Management A.A.S. (designed for mid-career professionals)
Emergency Management Certificate

Program Manager

To learn more about studying emergency management, contact:

Didi Culp
dculp@frederick.edu
240-629-7952

Criminal Justice

Studying criminal justice means learning about all aspects of the U.S. justice system and how citizens interact with it. From everyday community policing; to courtroom mechanics; to the highest principles, legal rights, and precedents; criminal justice majors learn what the system looks like, how it works, how it doesn’t, and what they can do to make a difference for those experiencing it.

Examples of careers in this field include:
Prosecuting attorneys, criminal defense lawyers, victim’s rights advocates, legal analysts, justice reform advocates, and more!

Available programs of study:
Social Sciences A.A. – Criminal Justice Area of Concentration

Program Manager

To learn more about studying criminal justice, contact:

Didi Culp
dculp@frederick.edu
240-629-7952

National Security & Intelligence

Whether it’s analyzing and predicting criminal activity or designing the strategy and policies that advance U.S. interests on the world stage, knowledge is power, and National Security & Intelligence majors learn how to use it. This program will introduce you to the fundamentals of gathering and analyzing intelligence products, and the ways they’re used to inform decision-making at the local, state, national, and international levels. You’ll read, write, and debate like a true security expert, and come out equipped to help make the world a more just and secure place.

Examples of careers in this field include:
Intelligence analysts, political scientists, risk analysts, diplomats, foreign service officials, cybersecurity analysts, homeland security officials, and more!

Available programs of study:
Public Safety A.A.S. – National Security & Intelligence Area of Concentration

Program Manager

To learn more about studying national security & intelligence, contact:

Didi Culp
dculp@frederick.edu
240-629-7952

Legal Studies

From ensuring families have access to necessary services, to ensuring civil rights are protected in a courtroom, to drawing up contracts and official documents and beyond, the legal system is a critical part of a community. Major in legal studies and you’ll be prepared to guide and protect others as they navigate it. You’ll learn the fundamentals of a broad swath of legal disciplines, train your researching and writing skills, and get hands-on experience in community-based practical programs – all the skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the law.

*Pre-Law advising is available for those students interested in continuing their studies and eventually applying to law schools.

Examples of careers in this field include:
Lawyers, paralegals, legal advisors, family & estate planners, and more!

Available programs of study:
Paralegal A.A.S.
Paralegal Certificate

Program Manager

To learn more about our legal studies programs, contact:

Jason Deater
jadeater@frederick.edu
301-846-2687

Fire Service Administration

Leading in the fire service doesn’t just require you to be an excellent firefighter; you’ll need to know how to manage people and champion your organization as it interacts with the rest of your community’s emergency response apparatus. Majoring in Fire Service Administration will prepare you to do just that. You’ll learn the principles of managing fire training & public safety incident response, the role of firefighting in emergency & risk management, the mechanics of budgeting for & operating a fire company, how to find and improve your leadership style, and more. Whether you’re a longtime firefighter looking for your next career move, new to the field and preparing for the future, or anywhere in between, this program will kit you out with the tools to succeed.

*While no previous firefighting experience is required to major in Fire Service Administration, for those that do have previous training from the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute (MFRI), we offer several opportunities to use that training to further your degree progress.

Examples of careers in this field include:
Firefighters, fire chiefs, arson investigators, fire inspectors, emergency managers, fire marshals, training instructors & consultants, and more!

Available programs of study:
Public Safety A.A.S. – Fire Service Administration Area of Concentration

Program Manager

To learn more about our fire service administration program, contact:

Jason Deater
jadeater@frederick.edu
301-846-2687

Police Science

A better-informed officer is a more effective officer, and our unique Police Science degree program will weave together your training and our education to ensure that that’s you, from the start of your career to the finish. Specially built in partnership with the Maryland State Police, this degree offers credit for critical elements of your academy training and supplements it with broader general education and public safety coursework designed and taught with officers and candidates in mind. You’ve committed to making a difference in the lives of your community; let us help you make a difference for yourself, as well.

Examples of careers in this field include:
Police officers, correctional officers, training instructors, crime scene analysts, security personnel, and more!

Available programs of study:
Police Science A.A.S.

Program Manager

To learn more about our police science program, contact:

Jason Deater
jadeater@frederick.edu
301-846-2687

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