Associate in Arts Degree
General Education Requirements for students entering FALL 2018
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 and ENC1102) *Writing Intensive Courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
A. State Core Composition (3 Hours) | |
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ENC1101 | *College Composition I (3 ) |
and
B. College Core Composition (3 Hours) | |
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ENC1102 | *College Composition II (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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 B2. (A1 & B2 or A2 & B1)
A1. State Core Social Sciences (3 Hours) Group 1, History and Politics |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
POT2002 | *Introduction to Political Theory (3) |
Multicultural and Global Awareness
2 Hours
*Writing Intensive Courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
English | |
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LIT2110 | *World Cultures in Literature I (3) |
LIT2120 | *World Cultures in Literature II (3) |
Fine Arts | |
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ARH2500 | Non-Western Art History (3) |
DAN1120 | World Dance (3) |
MUH2501 | Introduction to World Music (3) |
Humanities | |
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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 | |
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BSC1030 | Biology and Human Values (3) |
Social Sciences | |
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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 | |
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EDF2085 | Teaching Diverse Populations (3) |
Research and Analysis
3 Hours
English | |
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AML2010 | *American Literature I (3) |
AML2020 | *American Literature II (3) |
AML2600 | *African American Literature (3) |
ENC2210 | *Technical Communications (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 | |
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THE2300 | *Dramatic Literature (3) |
Natural Sciences | |
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BSC2862 | *Global Change (3) |
Humanities | |
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PHI1100 | *Introduction to Informal Logic (3) |
PHI2635 | *Biomedical Ethics (3) |
Social Sciences | |
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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.
Transfer courses not already planned above:
- 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 A.A. 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
Civics Literacy Requirement
Starting in the 2018-19 academic year, the State of Florida requires all first-time-in college students pursuing an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree to demonstrate competency in civics literacy (see section 1007.25(4), Florida Statute) through one of the following options prior to graduation:
This degree requirement can be met by:
- Successfully passing either AMH2020 (US History Survey Since 1877) or POS2041 (American National Government) OR
- Achieving the standard score on one of the following assessments:
- AP Government and Politics: United States (Score of 3 or higher)
- AP United States History (Score of 4 or higher)
- CLEP American Government (Score of 50 or higher)
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.
- Students must meet the State Civics Literacy Requirement. See Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes.