Associate in Arts students must follow the general education guide below in planning required courses. This guide complies with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' (SACS) Core Requirement 2.7.3 which requires course distribution in humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics; Florida Statute 1007.25(3) which requires the core curriculum to include subject areas of communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities and natural sciences; Rules of the Florida State Board of Education, which requires six credits of mathematics and twelve credits (four courses) in which writing is heavily emphasized. Additionally, the mathematics and writing courses must be passed with a "C" or better.
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COMMUNICATIONS: 9 Credit hours
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ENC |
1101 |
Composition I |
(3) |
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ENC |
1102 |
Composition II |
(3) |
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SPC |
1600 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
(3) |
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Communications OR |
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SPC |
2023 |
Public Speaking (Telecourse) |
(3) |
HUMANITIES: 6 Credit hours
| (Select two courses - One from Part A and one from Part B, or two from Part A) |
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HUM |
2211 |
Ancient World-Renaissance |
(3) |
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and/or |
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HUM |
2235 |
17th Century-Present and/or |
(3) |
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HUM |
2930 |
Great Human Questions and/or |
(3) |
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HUM |
1950 |
Humanities Study Tour |
(3) |
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HUM |
2950 |
(second Humanities Tour) |
(3) |
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HUM |
2510 |
Humanities Through the Arts |
(3) |
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Any course from the following: |
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| *AA degree-seeking students must demonstrate competence in written communication by passing these courses above with a "C" or better. |
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AML |
2010 |
Literature of the U.S. I to 1860 |
(3) |
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AML |
2020 |
Literature of the U.S. II 1860 |
(3) |
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to Present |
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ARH |
1000 |
Art Appreciation |
(3) |
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ARH |
1050 |
History of Art I |
(3) |
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ARH |
1051 |
History of Art II |
(3) |
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ARH |
1950 |
European Art and Architecture |
(3) |
| (first time tour/must take in combination with HUM 1950) |
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ARH |
2010 |
Art of the Western World |
(3) |
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ENL |
2012 |
British Literature I to 1780 |
(3) |
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ENL |
2022 |
British Literature II 1780 to Present |
(3) |
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ENG |
2100 |
American Cinema |
(3) |
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LIT |
2090 |
Contemporary Literature |
(3) |
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LIT |
2110 |
World Literature I |
(3) |
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LIT |
2120 |
World Literature II |
(3) |
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MUH |
2018 |
Jazz History and Appreciation |
(3) |
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MUL |
1110 |
Music History and Appreciation |
(3) |
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PHI |
2010 |
ntroduction to Philosophy |
(3) |
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PHI |
2100 |
Logic: Reasoning and Critical Thinking |
(3) |
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PHI |
2600 |
Ethics |
(3) |
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REL |
2300 |
World Religions |
(3) |
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THE |
2100 |
Theatre History and Literature |
(3) |
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Writing Intensive Courses:
The following courses satisfy the writing requirement of 6,000 words each. Each student must successfully take four courses:
ENC 1101, ENC 1102, HUM 2210, HUM 2230, HUM 2510, HUM 2930, HUM 1950, HUM 2950, WOH 1012, WOH 1023, WOH 1030
For an AA degree, writing intensive courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. World Civilization courses which are designated as writing intensive (designated as "W" in the Schedule of Classes) satisfy the writing requirement.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: 9 Credits hours
Course selection must include one World Civilization course (either EUH1000, EUH 1001, WOH 1012, WOH 1023, or WOH 1030).
| Anthropology |
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ANT |
1410 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
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ANT |
1511 |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology |
(3) |
Economics |
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ECO |
2013 |
Economics I |
(3) |
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ECO |
2023 |
Economics II |
(3) |
Education |
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EDF |
2005 |
Introduction to Education |
(3) |
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EDG |
2701 |
Teaching Diverse Populations |
(3) |
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EME |
2040 |
Introduction to Educational Technology |
(3) |
May not fulfill social science requirements at some state universities. |
Geography
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GEA |
2010 |
Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere |
(3) |
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GEA |
2040 |
Geography of the Western Hemisphere |
(3) |
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GEO |
2370 |
Conservation of Natural Resources |
(3) |
History |
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AMH |
2010 |
History of the United States to 1865 |
(3) |
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AMH |
2020 |
History of the United States, |
(3) |
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1865 to Present |
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AMH |
2070 |
Florida History |
(3) |
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AMH |
2091 |
African-American History |
(3) |
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AMH |
2095 |
American Indian History |
(3) |
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AMH |
2931 |
Women in U.S. History |
(3) |
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EUH |
1000 |
The Western Tradition I (Telecourse) |
(3) |
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EUH |
1001 |
The Western Tradition II (Telecourse) |
(3) |
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WOH |
1012 |
History of World Civilization to 1500 |
(3) |
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WOH |
1023 |
History of World Civilization |
(3) |
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1500-1815 |
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WOH |
1030 |
History of World Civilization, |
(3) |
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1815 to Present |
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Human Services |
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HUS |
1001 |
Introduction to Human Services |
(3) |
Political Science |
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POS |
2041 |
American National Government |
(3) |
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POS |
2112 |
American State and Local Politics |
(3) |
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INR |
2002 |
International Relations |
(3) |
Psychology |
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CLP |
1010 |
Personal and Social Adjustment |
(3) |
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DEP |
2004 |
Human Growth and Development |
(3) |
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DEP |
2102 |
Child Psychology |
(3) |
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DEP |
2302 |
Adolescent Psychology |
(3) |
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INP |
2390 |
Human Relations in Business |
(3) |
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and Industry |
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PSY |
2013 |
General Psychology I |
(3) |
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PSY |
2014 |
General Psychology II |
(3) |
Sociology |
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SYG |
1000 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
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SYG |
1010 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
(3) |
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SYG |
2430 |
Marriage and the Family |
(3) |
MATHEMATICS: 6 Credits
Mathematics courses used to satisfy the AA mathematics requirement must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher. Pursuant to Rule 6A-10.030 (Gordon Rule), the student must successfully complete six (6) semester hours of mathematics coursework.
General Education Math Requirements
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MAC |
1105 |
College Algebra |
(3) |
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MAC |
1105 |
College Algebra |
(3) |
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MGF |
1106 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I |
(3) |
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MAC |
1114 |
Trigonometry |
(3) |
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STA |
2023 |
Introductory Statistics |
(4) |
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MAC |
1140 |
Pre-Calculus Algebra |
(3) |
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MGF |
1107 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts II |
(3) |
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STA |
2023 |
Introductory Statistics |
(4) |
These advanced mathematics courses may also be used to meet the AA mathematics requirements: |
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MAC |
1147 |
Precalculus Algebra / Trigonometry |
(5) |
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MAC |
2312 |
Calculus w/ Analytic Geometry II |
(4) |
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MAC |
2233 |
Calculus of Business / Social Science |
(4) |
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MAC |
2313 |
Calculus w/ AnalyticGeometry III |
(4) |
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MAC |
2311 |
Calculus w/ AnalyticGeometry I |
(4) |
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MAP |
2302 |
Differential Equations |
(4) |
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NATURAL SCIENCES: 6 credithours
A student must complete six hours of science, including associated laboratory, in order to fulfill the Natural Science requirement. A "C" designation after the course number indicates that the lab is "combined" with the class.
Note: A better foundation in science is provided by taking related science courses in sequential semesters.
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BSC |
1005 |
Introduction to Biological Sciences |
(3) |
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BSC |
1050C |
Man and the Environment |
(3) |
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BSC |
1051C |
Ecosystems of South Florida |
(3) |
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GLY |
1000 |
Earth Revealed & Lab |
(3) |
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(Telecourse) |
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ISC |
1001C |
Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science |
(3) |
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ISC |
1002C |
Foundations ofInterdisciplinary Science II |
(3) |
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OCE |
1001C |
Oceanography I: A |
(3) |
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Multidisciplinary Science |
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OCE |
1002C |
Oceanography II: A |
(3) |
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Multidisciplinary Science |
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AST |
2002 |
Universe: The Infinite Frontier |
(3) |
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(Telecourse) |
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AST |
2002L |
Universe: The Infinite Frontier Lab |
(1) |
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AST |
2003 |
Astronomy I & Lab |
(4) |
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AST |
2004 |
Astronomy II & Lab |
(4) |
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GLY |
1010 |
Physical Geology & Lab |
(6) |
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GLY |
1100 |
Historical Geology & Lab |
(6) |
| These courses are sequential, or require another science or math course as a co-requisite or prerequisite: |
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BOT |
2010C |
Botany |
(4) |
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MCB |
2010C |
Microbiology |
(5) |
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BSC |
1010 |
Biological Science I & Lab |
(6) |
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BSC |
1011 |
Biological Science II & Lab |
(6) |
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BSC |
1093C |
Anatomy / Physiology I & Lab |
(6) |
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BSC |
1094C |
Anatomy / Physiology II & Lab |
(6) |
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OCB |
2010 |
Marine Biology & Lab |
(6) |
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ZOO |
2010 |
Zoology & Lab |
(6) |
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CHM |
2030 |
Intro to Chemistry & Lab |
(6) |
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CHM |
2033L |
Chemistry Lab for Health Science |
(1) |
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CHM |
2045 |
General Chemistry I & Lab |
(6) |
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CHM |
2046 |
General Chemistry II & Lab |
(6) |
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CHM |
2210 |
Organic Chemistry I & Lab |
(6) |
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CHM |
2211 |
Organic Chemistry II & Lab |
(6) |
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PHY |
1053 |
Fundamentals / Physics I & Lab |
(6) |
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PHY |
1054 |
Fundamentals / Physics II & Lab |
(6) |
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PHY |
2048 |
General Physics I & Lab |
(6) |
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PHY |
2049 |
General Physics II & Lab |
(6) |
COMPUTING SKILLS
All degree-seeking students must demonstrate their competence in the basic use of computers by completing ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better.
ELECTIVES
Be sure electives selected have an AA designation as listed in the course description section of this Catalog. Electives should be chosen with a desired baccalaureate program in mind. Students are advised to see a counselor to determine university program prerequisites. AS courses do not qualify for elective credit.
Total Elective Hours: 24
CLAST
All degree-seeking students need to satisfy the requirement of the CLAST.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Students seeking admission to the Florida State University System should have completed two years of foreign language at the high school level or two courses (eight credit hours) at the college level. Foreign language is a State University System baccalaureate graduation requirement.
HEALTH & WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDITS
Students may elect to take up to six hours of health and wellness courses as elective credit toward graduation. Students are cautioned that such credits will transfer to Florida universities only to the degree that the individual university will accept them. Those students who are pre-majors in health and wellness or physical education subject areas may elect to take as many courses as their educational plan will permit. Students should consult with their advisor as to which classes will transfer and to which college or university.
INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITY COURSES
Florida State Universities may require students to take courses that have an international or diversity focus. These are designated with an "I" after the course descriptions.
Total AA Credit Hours: 60
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