The Department of Sociology and Social Work and International “Integration” Center for Professional Partnerships have been developing partnership cooperation with Frederick Community College, Maryland, USA since 2007.
Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for more than 200,000 students since 1957. Currently the College offers the following education programs:
- “Arts and Humanities”
- “Education and Children Care”
- “Business”
- “Healthcare”
- “Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism”
- “Public Safety”
- “Social Sciences”
- “Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics”.
The main partner of the American-Ukrainian cooperation is Dr. Marshall Botkin, Professor of Social Sciences at Frederick Community College, the author of numerous scientific publications.
Veteran Services are the outstanding achievement of FCC acting on its base. Veteran Services strive to provide a respectful and inclusive link for returning veterans to become successful in civilian and College life. Their focus is on wellness and helping guide veterans to adapt the skills they developed from military training and combat experience to the classroom. Veteran Services provide a “one-stop-shop” where veterans and their families can get all needed information and assistance in one place. Ms. Rachel Nachlas is Head of Veteran Services at FCC.