Social Sciences Area
- Students will demonstrate the ability to examine behavioral, social, and cultural issues from a variety of points of view.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic social and behavioral science concepts and principles used in the analysis of behavioral, social, and cultural issues, past and present, local and global.
In order to fulfill the Social Sciences area requirement, students must choose at least one course from each discipline (Behavioral Sciences, History, and Government). From the two courses taken in History and Government, students are expected to take one Global course and one U.S. course. At least one course in the Social Sciences area must be a core option course (designated with •).
General Education Courses - 9 Credit Hours
New students who were initially admitted as first-time-in-college students in fall
2014 or thereafter, pursuant to s. 1007.25, F.S., must meet foreign language competency
as specified in s. 1007.262, F.S. This competency is ordinarily demonstrated through
completion of two credits of sequential high school foreign language OR successful
completion of two semesters of foreign language at the postsecondary level. Basic
American Sign Language (ASL1400/ASL1401) does not meet this requirement. Prior to
the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students
entering a Florida College System institution in fall 2018, and thereafter, pursuant
to s. 1007.25, F.S., must demonstrate competency in civic literacy. Students have
the option to demonstrate competency through completion of POS2041 or AMH2020 or by
achieving a passing score on the AP Government and Politics: United States, AP United
States History, or CLEP: American Government examination.
No more than two physical education/activity semester hours may be used for the AA degree. No more than six hours of Cooperative Education may be used for the AA degree. No more than 30 hours of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit may be used for the AA degree.
• General Education Core. Students must complete at least one identified core course
in each area of study—Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and
Social Sciences—as part of the general education course requirements.
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.