Associate in Arts Degree
General Education Requirements for students entering FALL 2017
Students pursuing a degree should be aware of the prerequisite courses of their intended transfer major when selecting general education and elective courses.
Writing Intensive Course Requirement
A total of 12 hours are required: six hours in Communications, and six hours from other categories as per state rule 6A- 10.030. Note: *Writing Intensive Courses require a grade of “C” or higher and are noted below with an asterisk (*).
Communications
6 Hours (ENC1101-State Core followed by 3 hours from B-College Core) *Writing Intensive Courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
| A. State Core Composition (3 Hours) | |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 | *College Composition I (3 ) |
and
| B. College Core Composition (3 Hours) | |
|---|---|
| ENC1102 | *College Composition II (3 ) |
| OR | |
| ENC2210 | *Technical Communications (3) |
Mathematics
6 Hours (Choose either 6 hours from A or 3 hours from A & 3 hours from B)
Mathematics courses require a grade of C or higher
| A. State Core Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (3) |
| MAC1114 | Trigonometry (3) |
| MAC1140 | Pre-calculus Algebra (3) |
| MAC1147 | Pre-calculus Algebra and Trig (5) |
| MAC2233 | Survey of Calculus w/lab (4) |
| MAC2311 | Calculus I/Analytic Geo w/lab (4) |
| MAC2312 | Calculus II/Analytic Geo w/lab (4) |
| MGF1106 | Topics in Mathematics (3) |
| MGF1107 | Contemporary Math (3) |
| STA2023 | Statistics (3) |
or
| B. College Core Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| MGF1121 | Intro to Logic (3) |
| MAC2313 | Calculus III/Analytic Geo w/lab (4) |
| MAP2302 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| MAS2103 | Intro to Linear Algebra (3) |
| MAS2202 | Intro to Number Theory (3) |
Humanities
6 Hours (Choose 3 hours from A and 3 hours from B). If State Core is from A1, then College Core must be B2. If State Core is from A2, then College Core Course must be B1. (A1 & B2 or A2 & B1)
*Writing Intensive Courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
| A1. State Core Humanities (3 Hours) Group1, English and Humanities |
|
|---|---|
| English | |
| LIT1000 | Introduction to Literature (3) |
| Humanities | |
| HUM2020 | *Introduction to Humanities (3) |
| PHI2010 | *Introduction to Philosophy (3) |
and
| B2. College Core Humanities (3 Hours) Group 2, Fine Arts |
|
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | |
| ART1001C | Art Fundamentals (3) |
| DAA1000 | Dance Fundamentals (3) |
| MUH2019 | American Popular Music (3) |
| MUT1001 | Music Fundamentals (3) |
| TPA1200 | Introduction to Stagecraft (3) |
| TPP1100 | Acting Fundamentals (3) |
| Humanities | |
| SPC2608 | Public Speaking (3) |
or
| A2. State Core Humanities (3 Hours) Group 2, Fine Arts |
|
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (3) |
| MUL1010 | Music Appreciation (3) |
| THE1000 | Introduction to Theater (3) |
and
| B1. College Core Humanities (3 Hours) Group 1, Humanities |
|
|---|---|
| Humanities | |
| HUM2210 | *Ancient World to Renaissance (3) |
| HUM2230 | *Renaissance - Enlightenment (3) |
| HUM2250 | *Eighteenth Century - Present (3) |
| PHI2600 | *Introduction to Ethics (3) |
| REL2000 | *Introduction to Religion (3) |
| Fine Arts | |
| ARH2050 | *Art History I (3) |
| ARH2051 | *Art History II (3) |
Natural Sciences
7 Hours (Minimum 3 Hours from A and minimum 3 Hours from B) If State Core is from A1, then College Core must be B2. If State Core is from A2, then College Core Course must be B1. (A1 & B2 or A2 & B1)
You may need to select an additional one hour lab in order to complete the seven hour requirement.
Note: Lab courses recommended for non-science majors: BSC2005 and PSC2121
| A1. State Core Science (minimum 3 Hours) Group 1 – Physical Sciences |
|
|---|---|
| AST1002 | Introduction to Astronomy (3) |
| CHM2045/L | College Chemistry I w/lab (4) |
| ESC1000 | Earth & Space Sciences (3) |
| PHY1020 | Physics and Society (3) |
| PHY2048/L | Physics I w/Calculus w/lab (4) |
| PHY2053/L | General Physics I w/lab (4) |
and
| B2. College Core Science (minimum 3 Hours) Group 2 – Biological Sciences |
|
|---|---|
| BOT2010/L | General Botany 1 w/lab (4) |
| BOT2011/L | Gen Botany: Plant Diversity w/lab (4) |
| BSC1001 | Introduction to Biology (3) |
| BSC2005/L | General Biology w/lab (4) |
| BSC2010/L | Core Biology I w/lab (4) |
| BSC2050 | Energy and Ecology (3) |
| BSC2085/L | Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab (4) |
| BSC2250 | Florida Flora & Fauna (3) |
| BSC2311C | Intro to Marine Biology (4) |
| EVR1001 | Intro to Environmental Science (3) |
| MCB2000/L | Microbiology w/lab (4) |
| PCB2610 | Intro to Genetics & Evolution (3) |
| ZOO1503C | Animal Behavior & Ecology (3) |
| ZOO2010/L | General Zoology w/lab (4) |
or
| A2. State Core Science (minimum 3 Hours) Group 2 – Biological Sciences |
|
|---|---|
| BSC2005/L | General Biology w/lab (4) |
| BSC2010/L | Core Biology I w/lab (4) |
| BSC2085/L | Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab (4) |
| EVR1001 | Intro to Environmental Science (3) |
and
| B1. College Core Science (minimum 3 Hours) Group 1 – Physical Sciences |
|
|---|---|
| AST1002 | Introduction to Astronomy (3) |
| AST1002L | Intro to Astronomy Lab (1) |
| CHM1030/L | Elements of Chemistry w/lab (4) |
| CHM2045/L | College Chemistry I w/lab (4) |
| ESC1000 | Earth & Space Sciences (3) |
| GLY2010 | Physical Geology (3) |
| GLY2010L | Physical Geology Laboratory (1) |
| MET2010 | Meteorology (3) |
| OCE1001 | Introduction to Oceanography (3) |
| PHY2004/L | Applied Physics I w/lab (4) |
| PHY1020 | Physics and Society (3) |
| PHY2048/L | Physics I with Calculus w/lab (4) |
| PHY2053/L | General Physics I w/lab (4) |
| PSC2121/L | General Physical Science w/lab (4) |
Social Sciences
6 Hours (Choose 3 hours from A and 3 hours from B). If State Core is from A1, then College Core must be
| A1. State Core Social Sciences (3 Hours) Group 1, History and Politics |
|
|---|---|
| AMH2020 | *US History Survey Since 1877 (3) |
| POS2041 | *American National Government (3) |
and
| B2. College Core Soc. Sci. (3 Hours) Group 2, Social and Behavioral Science |
|
|---|---|
| ANT2000 | Introduction to Anthropology (3) |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (3) |
| SYG2000 | *Principles of Sociology (3) |
or
| A2. State Core Social Sciences (3 Hours) Group 2, Social and Behavioral Science |
|
|---|---|
| ANT2000 | Introduction to Anthropology (3) |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (3) |
| SYG2000 | *Principles of Sociology (3) |
and
| B1. College Core Soc. Sci. (3 Hours) Group 1, History and Politics |
|
|---|---|
| AMH2010 | *US History Survey before 1877 (3) |
| EUH2000 | *Western Civilization 1 (3) |
| EUH2001 | *Western Civilization 2 (3) |
| EUH2002 | *Western Civilization 3 (3) |
| CPO2001 | *Comparative Politics (3) |
| GEA2000 | World Regional Geography (3) |
| GEA2000 | World Regional Geography (3) |
Multicultural and Global Awareness
2 Hours
*Writing Intensive Courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
| English | |
|---|---|
| LIT2110 | *World Cultures in Literature I (3) |
| LIT2120 | *World Cultures in Literature II (3) |
| Fine Arts | |
|---|---|
| ARH2500 | Non-Western Art History (3) |
| DAN1120 | World Dance (3) |
| MUH2501 | Introduction to World Music (3) |
| Humanities | |
|---|---|
| ASL2510 | Deaf Culture (3) |
| HUM2410 | Asian Humanities (3) |
| HUM2420 | African Humanities (3) |
| HUM2450 | American Humanities (3) |
| HUM2461 | Latin American Humanities (3) |
| REL2300 | Contemporary World Religions (3) |
| REL2121 | Religion in America (3) |
| REL2315 | Religions of Asia (3) |
| Natural Sciences | |
|---|---|
| BSC1030 | Biology and Human Values (3) |
| Social Sciences | |
|---|---|
| AMH2091 | Survey of African-American History (3) |
| ANT2410 | Cultural Anthropology (3) |
| ANT2301 | Human Sexuality & Culture (3) |
| ASH2000 | Survey of Asian History (3) |
| GEO2420 | Cultural Geography (3) |
| ISS2270 | Multicultural Communications (2) |
| LAH2020 | Intro to History of Latin America (3) |
| SYG2010 | Social Problems (3) |
| SYG2430 | Marriage & the Family (3) |
| WOH2012 | *World History to 1500 (3) |
| WOH2022 | *World History since 1500 (3) |
| Education Programs | |
|---|---|
| EDF2085 | Teaching Diverse Populations (3) |
Research and Analysis
3 Hours
| English | |
|---|---|
| AML2010 | *American Literature I (3) |
| AML2020 | *American Literature II (3) |
| ENG2102 | *Movies as Narrative (3) |
| ENL2012 | *Survey of English Literature I (3) |
| ENL2022 | *Survey of English Literature II (3) |
| ENL2330 | *Introduction to Shakespeare (3) |
| LIT2620 | *Writing About Sustainability (3) |
| Fine Arts | |
|---|---|
| THE2300 | *Dramatic Literature (3) |
| Humanities | |
|---|---|
| PHI1100 | *Introduction to Informal Logic (3) |
| PHI2635 | *Biomedical Ethics (3) |
| Natural Sciences | |
|---|---|
| BSC2862 | *Global Change (3) |
| Social Sciences | |
|---|---|
| AMH2035 | *US in Mod World Since 1945 (3) |
| ANT2511 | *Human Origins (3) |
| GEO2200C | *Physical Geography (3) |
| INR2002 | *International Relations (3) |
| POS2112 | *State and Local Government (3) |
| SOP2002 | *Psychology of Social Behavior (3) |
| SYG2323 | *Introduction to Criminology (3) |
| WOH2040 | *Contemporary World History (3) |
Electives
24 Hours
Consider the admission requirements for your intended transfer program when choosing electives.
List courses required for transfer:
Suggestions for electives
- Many pre-professional and prerequisite courses count as elective credit.
- Refer to the Transfer Requirements link or your Degree Audit Detail in eSantaFe for ideas.
- Foreign language satisfies elective credit. Do you meet the AA language requirement?
- Extra credits taken in a general education category can count as elective credit.
Only Parallel courses can count toward elective credit. View the course catalog for complete listing.
Writing Intensive Course Requirement
(included within 36 hours of General Education Courses)
I plan to take the following writing intensive courses:
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ENC1101
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ENC1102
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Research and Analysis Course:
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Foreign Language Competency Requirement
This degree requirement can be met by:
Present a high school transcript showing two credits earned in the same foreign language OR
- Earn a grade of “C” or better at Santa Fe College in a foreign language course of at least level 2 (e.g. SPN1121, FRE1121, CHI1121, POR1121, ASL1150) OR
- Present an official transcript from an accredited college showing credit earned with a grade of “C” or better in a foreign language course at least equivalent to level 2 at Santa Fe College OR
- Submit proof of a score sufficient to earn foreign language level 2 credit via CLEP, SAT II, AP, AICE, IB, or other appropriate exam accepted for credit or placement at Santa Fe College OR
- Present an evaluated transcript indicating that a high school degree has been earned from an institution where the primary language of instruction is something other than English OR
- Present an evaluated transcript showing at least 12 college-level credits earned at an institution of higher education where the primary language of instruction is something other than English
Do you meet the foreign language requirement?
Yes
No
Unknown
Summary of Requirements for the A.A. Degree
| General Education | 36 Hours* |
| Communications | 6 Hours |
| Research and Analysis | 3 Hours |
| Multicultural and Global Awareness | 2 Hours |
| Humanities | 6 Hours |
| Social Sciences | 6 Hours |
| Natural Sciences | 7 Hours |
| Mathematics | 6 Hours |
| Electives | 24 Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 Hours |
Other Information
- You must complete a minimum of 15 A.A. credit hours (25%) at SF.
- The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is a general transfer degree.
- You must declare your intended transfer program of study by the time you earn 24 credit hours.
- Most universities require specific courses before you transfer. The A.A. Advisement track provides information on these courses.
- Check with your transfer school for additional Admission requirements.