A.A. Degree Requirements Fall 2018

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

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.

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)

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:

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)