Additional courses may be required for non-exempt students based on placement test scores.
Developmental Education
English/Reading Developmental Education Courses (0-8 Hours)
| ENC 0021 | Modularized Developmental Writing | 4 cr. |
| ENC 0022 | Compressed Developmental Writing | 4 cr. |
| REA 0011 | Modularized Developmental Reading | 4 cr. |
| REA 0019 | Compressed Developmental Reading | 4 cr. |
Math Developmental Education Courses (0-6 Hours)
Notes: Developmental education courses are not considered to be college-credit courses, and do not count toward a degree.
Area I.
Communication and Information Literacy
The following three courses are required for all students:
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cr. |
| SPC 2608 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Note: Students are encouraged to enroll in ENC1101, during the first term of their enrollment at the College.
Area II.
Mathematics
SB 366 modified section 1007.23, Florida Statues, to establish three mathematics pathways for students by aligning mathematics courses to programs, meta-majors and careers. The three pathways are: Algebra through Calculus, Statistical Reasoning and Mathematical Thinking in Context. A brief description of each pathway follows:
Algebra through Calculus: This pathway is intended to students whose academic program requires a foundation of algebra followed by a sequence of courses that may lead to calculus.
Statistical Reasoning: This pathway will allow students to gain a statistical knowledge foundation in areas such as descriptive statistics, probability and inferential statistics that will allow them to use and interpret data.
Mathematical Thinking in Context: This pathway is intended for students in the broadest range of programs of study. In this pathway students will explore a variety of mathematical concepts utilizing multiple ways of thinking to formulate and solve problems in context.
MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra and MAT 1100 Pathways to Mathematical Literacy may be required as a prerequisite for college-level math courses based on placement test scores and will count as elective credit.
Select two courses from Category A or one course each from Category A and Category B.
Category A (Gen Ed Core State Required)
Category B (Gen Ed Non-Core)
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Students are encourages to select the math sequence that supports their intended transfer major.
AREA III.
Natural Sciences
Select two courses from Category A or one course each from Category A and Category B:
Category A (Gen Ed Core State Required)
Category B (Gen Ed Non-Core)
Students are encouraged to select the science sequence that supports their intended transfer major.
AREA IV.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select two courses from Category A or one course each from Category A and Category B:
Category A (Gen Ed Core State Required)
| AMH 2010 | History of the United States I | 3 cr. |
| AMH 2020 | History of the United States II | 3 cr. |
| ANT 2000 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 cr. |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 cr. |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| PSY 1012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 cr. |
Category B (Gen Ed Non-Core)
AREA V.
Humanities
Select two courses from Category A or one course each from Category A and Category B:
Category A (Gen Ed Core State Required)
Category B Gen Ed Non-Core
| HUM 2210 | Humanities: The Ancient World to the Middle Ages | 3 cr. |
| HUM 2230 | Humanities: The Renaissance to the Modern Day | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
AREA VI.
Technological Fluency
The following course is required for all students with the exception of select health program students:
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Students are encouraged to enroll in this course during the first term of their enrollment at the college. College level reading and writing is strongly encouraged.
Electives: 24 Semester Credit Hours
Sixty (60) credit hours of college-level work are required in the AA program.
Beyond the 36 hours of general education requirements, the remaining 24 hours may be completed from courses at the 1000 or 2000 level listed in the online catalog/handbook.
Foreign Language Requirement
All students pursuing an Associate in Arts (AA) degree starting in Fall 2014 will be required to meet the FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT to graduate with their degree. This requirement can be met by one of the following:
A. Two years of the same high school foreign language.
B. Two semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
C. Documented proficiency of a foreign language.
D. Met the satisfactory score on the CLEP Exam for foreign language or other PHSC approved external testing.
Civic Literacy Requirement
Effective Fall 2021, Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, was updated to align with SB 1108 which amends s. 1007.25, F.S. This amendment requires students initially entering an FCS institution in 2021-22 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by completing a course and passing an approved assessment. The civic literacy requirement can be met as outlined below.
Option 1- complete a. (course) and b. (assessment)
a. Complete one of the following:
- successfully pass POS 2041 American Federal Government with a grade of "C" or above.
- successfully pas AMH 2010 History of the United States I with a grade of "C" or above.
- successfully pass AMH 2020 History of the United States II with a grade of "C" or above.
- successfully pass POS 2041, AMH 2010, or AMH 2020 via credit-by-exam
Note: If credit by exam is AP or CLEP then see Option 2
b. Achieve Standard Score on the following Assessment
- Florida Civic Literacy Exam (Passing Score=60)
Note: Students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school will still be required to pass an approved course once they enter the Florida College System (FCS).
Option 2 - complete one of the following assessments
Meets both the course and assessment requirement
- Advanced Placement (AP) Test - Government & Politics: U.S. (Passing Score = 3)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Test - U.S. History (Passing Score = 4)
- CLEP American Government (Passing Score = 50)
- CLEP History of the United States I (Passing Score = 50)
Students may also elect to complete POS 2041, AMH 2010, or AMH 2020 as a transient student online at another institution via the FloridaShines transient student request procedure.
Students who have entered PHSC prior to Fall semester 2018 and have maintained consistent enrollment should meet with an Academic Advisor to find out if they are exempt from this requirement.
To whom does the civic literacy requirement apply?
| For students entering in: |
The civic literacy requirement applies to: |
In the following programs: |
These students must: |
| 2018-19 - 2020-21 |
First-time-in-college (FTIC) students |
Associate in Arts (AA)
Baccalaureate
|
Pass a course OR pass an assessment |
| 2021-22 and thereafter |
Students initially entering Florida College System (FCS) under 2021-22 catalog year* |
Associate in Arts (AA)
Baccalaureate
|
Pass a course AND pass an assessment |
| 2022-23 and thereafter |
Students initially entering FCS under 2022-23 catalog year |
Associate in Science (AS)
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
|
Pass a course AND pass an assessment |
* There is not a state requirement governing policy on catalog year in effect for returning students. Policies and procedures relating to assigning catalog years are left to institutions to determine.
Dual Enrollment Students and Civic Literacy Competency Requirements
| Questions |
Current Dual Enrollment Students |
Former Dual Enrollment Students |
| Are dual enrollment students required to pass an approved course and assessment to demonstrate civic literacy competency? |
No. Current dual enrollment students are not required to demonstrate postsecondary civic literacy competency while in high school, including those who are working toward an associate degree. However, current dual enrollment students may opt to take the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE). |
Yes, under the following conditions:
Former dual enrollment students who matriculate to an FCS or SUS institution will have to demonstrate civic literacy competency if they enroll in the degree programs below.
- Associate Degree (AA, AS, AAS)
- Baccalaureate Degree (BA, BS, BAS)
|
| Where should dual enrollment students be guided to take the FCLE? |
Public School Students
- At the public high school*
- At the FCS institution, if available**
Home Education Students
- At the FCS institution, if available**
Private School students
- At the FCS institution, if available**
|
At the FCS or SUS institution of enrollment. |
*Public high schools are not required to offer the FCLE to dually enrolled students but may choose to do so at their discretion.
**FCS institutions are not required to offer the FCLE to dually enrolled students but may choose to do so at their discretion.
- For public school dually enrolled students, this would be through a partnership arrangement with the public high school.
- For home education or private school dually enrolled students, below are items that should be considered when deciding to allow them to take the FCLE:
- How and where home education/private school students will obtain a FLEID
- How home education/private school students will be informed where they can test
- How often the test will be available to home education/private school students
- Procedures for testing home education/private school students
- How the score will be recorded on a home education/private school student's record