Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Program Code: GENR
Meta-Major: AHSC, BUSN, EDUC, HSCI, INMC, PBSA, SBHS, STEM
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: CPT - Common Placement Test (PERT, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 24.0101
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1192401010
General Information
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students interested in pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree. Programs of study leading to the A.A. degree consist of a general education component of 36 credit hours and 24 credits of college-transferable electives for a total of 60 credits. The A.A. degree is the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year degree.
Transfer Graduation Pathway for Success
Eastern Florida has created several A.A. advising tracks, called Transfer GPS: Your Graduation Pathway for Success, through which specific plans have been developed on the basis of information provided by the Florida State University System.
The program requirements to enter specific majors within the State University System and the Florida College System (FCS) may be varied, as upper division universities set their own academic requirements for entry into specific programs. Students are encouraged to decide on an upper-division school and major when they enroll at Eastern Florida and follow the state-prescribed advising track for that major. While students who earn an A.A. degree are guaranteed admission to one of the twelve Florida public universities, they are not guaranteed admission to a limited access program within the institution. These programs limit enrollment to a specific number of applicants and have more rigorous admission standards, so it is imperative that students take all steps necessary while at Eastern Florida to be eligible.
Students may also view their degree audit by going to the myEFSC portal and clicking on myGPS. Students should meet with an advisor to assist them in selecting general education core courses and recommended electives to prepare for their chosen upper-division major.
The College will make every effort to advise a student concerning upper division requirements for each major. However, for the most current information concerning which electives to choose while in residence at EFSC, each student is encouraged to consult with the dean, department chair, advisor or registrar of the school he or she expects to attend. Students are strongly encouraged to declare a major upon first enrolling at the College.
General Education Requirements
Each Florida public institution has a 36-hour general education program that is part of the A.A. degree and uniquely designed to introduce students to the fundamental knowledge, skills and values essential to the study of academic disciplines.
The Florida articulation agreement guarantees the 36-hour general education block of credit earned at any Florida public college or university will be accepted in total by any other public institution in Florida and no further courses will be required to meet the general education component. However, if students transfer prior to completing the 36-hour general education requirement, the student may be required to take additional courses to meet the general education requirement at the receiving institution. It is strongly recommended that students complete the 36-hour general education block at EFSC prior to transferring. Starting in 2015-16, courses taken to fulfill the general education core requirement are guaranteed to transfer and fulfill core requirements at receiving institutions.
Elective Credits/Common Prerequisites
The remaining 24 credit hours of the A.A. are electives. Students can use elective credits to satisfy common prerequisites needed at the intended transfer institution, or to explore areas of interest if a major has not been selected. Most bachelor’s degree programs require that students complete specific coursework prior to admission. The amount of coursework varies depending on the program. These courses are referred to as common prerequisites and they are published annually in the Common Prerequisite Manual. Students working toward an A.A. degree should decide upon a baccalaureate program of interest as early as possible so they can identify and complete the prerequisite courses.
It is essential that students work closely with an academic advisor to choose electives required for their intended major at the university or college bachelor’s degree program. To transfer into junior level work in a specific major, students must have completed the common program prerequisites for their selected degree.
AA General Requirements
Each Florida public institution has a 36-hour general education program that is part of the A.A. degree and uniquely designed to introduce students to the fundamental knowledge, skills and values essential to the study of academic disciplines.
The Florida articulation agreement guarantees the 36-hour general education block of credit earned at any Florida public college or university will be accepted in total by any other public institution in Florida and no further courses will be required to meet the general education component. However, if students transfer prior to completing the 36-hour general education requirement, the student may be required to take additional courses to meet the general education requirement at the receiving institution. It is strongly recommended that students complete the 36-hour general education block at EFSC prior to transferring. Courses taken to fulfill the general education core requirement are guaranteed to transfer and fulfill core requirements at receiving institutions.
- All new (first time in college) students must take an entry-level placement test prior to registration. Students who have scores from ACT or SAT within the last two years may use those scores for placement, and must provide an official copy of the test scores. Students who have been awarded an associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited school are exempt from placement testing. Official transcripts must be presented for exemption.
- Completion of appropriate 60 semester hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Required for graduation are the General Education requirements (36 credits) and elective courses (24 credits).
- In the 2022-2023 catalog and thereafter, all Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, and Bachelor students must satisfy the civic literacy competency by taking a Civic Literacy course and pass the Florida Civic Literacy or through one of the methods found here on this webpage.
- Specific requirements depend on area of concentration - see an advisor.
- Honors courses will satisfy requirements in their related areas.
- In the 2022-2023 academic year, EFSC will begin awarding nationally recognized digital badges upon completion of general education core courses that demonstrate career readiness. These badges are recognized by every public postsecondary institution in the Florida College System (FCS) and State University System (SUS). The first available digital badge is the "Fundamentals of Written Communication." Students will be earn this badge by one of the following:
- Completing ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or higher
- Complete a course in which ENC 1101 is a prerequisite, with a grade of "C' or higher
- Equivalent credit awarded through accelerated mechanisms
Requirements
Communications (9 Credit Hours)
Students must complete all three (3) of the following with a grade of "C" or higher:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 1 | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | Composition 2 | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
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Satisfies FLDOE Core Course Requirement
Mathematics (6 Credit Hours)
A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following list, successfully completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
Note: All prerequisites must be observed.*
Students should select courses with a thorough understanding of the mathematics requirements for their particular upper division major at the transfer university of choice. See an advisor.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra 1, 2 | 3 |
| MAC 1114 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| MAC 1147 | Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry | 5 |
| MAC 1233 | Essentials of Calculus | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry 1 | 5 |
| MAC 2312 | Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MAC 2313 | Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MAD 2104 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAS 2103 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MGF 1106 | Topics in Math 1, 2 | 3 |
| MGF 1107 | Explorations in Mathematics 1, 2 | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
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Satisfies FLDOE Core Course Requirement
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MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra is a prerequisite for MAC 1105 College Algebra, MGF 1106 Topics in Math, and MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics. MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra will satisfy an elective credits only.
Natural Science/Biological & Physical (7 Credit Hours)
Follow Plan A or Plan B based on the bachelor's degree you are going to pursue after your AA. Be sure to consult with an advisor.
Plan A (7 Credit Hours)
Choose 4 credit hours from Life/Biological Science and 3 credits hours from Physical Science
Life/Biological Science (4 credits)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BOTC 1010 | Botany | 4 |
| BSCC 1005 | Fundamentals of Biology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 1011 | General Biology 2 | 4 |
| BSCC 1084 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| MCBC 2010 | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| OCBC 2010 | Marine Biology | 4 |
| ZOOC 1010 | Zoology | 4 |
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Satisfies FLDOE Core Course Requirement
Physical Sciences (3 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AST 1002 | Introduction to Astronomy 1 | 3 |
| CHM 1025 | College Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 1, 2 | 3 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2211 | Organic Chemistry 2 2 | 3 |
| EVR 1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science 1 | 3 |
| GLY 1000 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 3 |
| MET 2010 | Meteorology | 3 |
| OCE 1001 | Oceanography | 3 |
| PHY 2048 | General Physics 1 1, 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2049 | General Physics 2 2 | 4 |
| PHYC 2053 | College Physics 1 1 | 4 |
| PHYC 2054 | College Physics 2 | 4 |
| PSC 1341 | Physical Science for Today's World | 3 |
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Satisfies FLDOE Core Course Requirement
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The Lab component(s) must be completed to meet the requirements for this course.
Plan B
Complete 8 credit hours of sequential Chemistry or Physics courses with labs. Specifically,
- CHM 1045 General Chemistry 1 and CHM 1046 General Chemistry 2 and labs, or
- CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 and CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 and labs, or
- PHY 2048 General Physics 1 and PHY 2049 General Physics 2 and labs, or
- PHYC 2053 College Physics 1 and PHYC 2054 College Physics 2.
Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
Students must choose one course to satisfy the Humanities core requirement from List 1 and may choose any course from List 1 or List 2 to complete their humanities requirement. Students must complete coursework with a grade of "C" or higher.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| List 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities 1 | ||
| Introduction to Literature 1 | ||
| Survey of Music Literature 1 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy 1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation 1 | ||
| List 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History and Criticism Survey 1: Prehistory through Late Medieval | ||
| Art History and Criticism Survey 2: Early Renaissance to 20th Century | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities | ||
| Humanities Survey: Ancient through Byzantine Culture | ||
| Humanities Survey: Byzantine through Enlightenment | ||
| Humanities Survey: Enlightenment through 21st Century | ||
| Humanities of West, Central, & Southern Africa, Central & South America, the Middle East, & SE Asia | ||
| Themes in the Humanities | ||
| Study Abroad in the Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Survey of Music Literature | ||
| Music Theory 1 2 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| History of the Theatre | ||
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Satisfies FLDOE Core Course Requirement
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Spring 2023 and thereafter, MUT 1111 no longer a humanities general education course
Social/Behavioral Science (8 Credit Hours)
Students must take one course from list one to satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement. Students must choose two courses from list two to satisfy the social/behavioral science requirement. Students must complete coursework with a grade of "C" or higher.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| List 1 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History Since 1877 | ||
| American National Government | ||
| List 2 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select two of the following: | 5 | |
| US History Since 1877 1 | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| Principles of Economics 1 (Macroeconomics) 1 | ||
| Western Civilization to 1648 | ||
| Psychology of Human Adjustment | ||
| Western Civilization Since 1648 | ||
| Introduction to International Studies | ||
| American National Government 1 | ||
| General Psychology 1 1 | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Community Involvement | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
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Satisfies FLDOE Core Course Requirement
Electives (24 Credit Hours)
Students should select electives based on common program prerequisites for the intended upper division major.
Foreign Language Requirement
Coursework for an Associate in Arts degree shall include demonstration of competency in a foreign language at a level at least equivalent to that of students who have completed 2 credits of sequential (same language) instruction in high school. Demonstration of foreign language competency is a graduation requirement for the Associate in Arts degree. This is pursuant to F.S. 1007.262.
Visit the College website to determine how foreign language competency may be met.
Civic Literacy Competency Information
In Fall 2018, Florida legislature was enacted to require students pursuing the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree to demonstrate civic literacy. In fall 2021, legislature was further amended with additional requirements that affects more students and degrees. The following description explains the requirements.
Pursuant to Section 1007.25, F.S., all first time in college students initially entering a Florida College System (FCS) institution or state university in the Fall 2018 school year through Summer 2021 must demonstrate competency in civic literacy prior to the award of an A.A. This must be done through completion of one of two State-designated courses: AMH 2020 – US History since 1877 or POS 2041 – American National Government, with a grade of "C" or higher. Students may also earn credit for the courses through credit-by-exam:
- Advanced Placement Government and Politics: United States (Minimum Score 3)
- Advanced Placement United States History (Minimum Score 4)
- CLEP: American Government (Minimum Score 50)
Fall 2021
Senate Bill 1108 amends s.1007.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), to require ANY student entering a FCS institution in the 2021-2022 school year and thereafter to complete a course AND pass an assessment to demonstrate competency in civic literacy prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree. This rule applies to all students who are entering into associate in arts and baccalaureate programs under the 2021-22 catalog year regardless of prior postsecondary coursework earned in Florida or out-of-state, prior admit terms at Eastern Florida State College, or prior degrees earned (i.e. not only first time in college students).
Students who were previously exempted from the civic literacy competency or graduated as having met the competency must still meet the graduation competency under the new requirements if they return or pursue a new degree in fall 2021 or later.
- Course Requirement
Guidelines for passing the course requirement remain the same: Complete one of two State-designated courses: AMH 2020 – US History since 1877 or POS 2041 – American National Government, with a grade of "C" or higher.
Students may also earn credit for the courses through credit-by-exam:
- Advanced Placement Government and Politics: United States (Minimum Score 3)
- Advanced Placement United States History (Minimum Score 4)
- CLEP: American Government (Minimum Score 50)
Note: students who earn credit for either course through other credit-by-exam mechanisms, such as Cambridge AICE or International Baccalaureate, will meet the course requirement but must still take an assessment.
- Assessment Requirement
- Receive a passing score (60%) on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
- Students who earned a passing score on the FCLE Exam while in high school are exempt from the postsecondary civic literacy assessment (FCLE) requirement. They must still pass the course requirement.
2. Course and Assessment
Students who earn credit for the courses through credit-by exam are considered to have satisfied both the course and assessment (FCLE) requirement:
• Advanced Placement Government and Politics: United States (Minimum Score 3)
• Advanced Placement United States History (Minimum Score 4)
• CLEP: American Government (Minimum Score 50)
Note: students who earn credit for either course through other credit-by-exam mechanisms not listed in the rule, such as Cambridge AICE or International Baccalaureate, will be considered as having met only the course requirement. These students will need to be assessed using the approved assessment Florida Civic Literacy Exam.
See more detailed information on the Graduation Requirements tab.
Beginning with the 2022-23 year:
To coincide with the new AS general education requirement of 5 core subject areas courses, a subsequent rule amendment is anticipated to add the civic literacy requirement as a condition of A.S. degree completion for students entering EFSC or any FCS institution in Fall 2022 and thereafter.
Visit the College website for more details on how to meet these requirements, including an FAQ, and how to schedule the FCLE at an EFSC Center.
Total Credit Hours: 60
It is the student's responsibility to confirm fulfillment of major prerequisites with the transfer university.
Graduation Requirements for the (A.A.) Degree
Responsibility for meeting the requirements of graduation rests with the student. College developmental courses, audited courses, clock hour courses, and continuing education courses are not applicable toward credits for the A.A. degree. Students should visit with an advisor for information regarding transfer degree requirements and applicable courses.
To qualify for graduation with the A.A. from Eastern Florida State College, the student must:
- File an Intent to Graduate Application and pay the graduation fee. Applications submitted after the published deadline will incur a late fee.
- Satisfactorily complete a prescribed course of study totaling at least 60 semester hours that include 36 semester hours of general education coursework and 24 hours of elective credit.
- Complete all admission requirements, including the submission of all necessary transcripts and other required documents.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all college work attempted. Transfer coursework is included in the cumulative GPA.
- Complete at least 25% (15 credits) of the credit hours required for the degree through traditional instruction at EFSC.
- Complete all coursework with a final grade. Students with a grade of “Incomplete” will not be processed for graduation until a final grade is posted.
- For graduation in the term of application, the final grade must be posted within the first three weeks of the following term. If the final grade is not posted within the first three weeks of the following term, student must reapply and repay for graduation in the term they complete all requirements. Student may request through the instructor to have the “I” converted to a permanent ‘F’ if the course is not required to graduate.
- Complete the CORE courses as defined in each subject area.
- Achieve a "C" or higher in all courses designated as a College-Level Communication or Computation Skills course.
- Demonstrate foreign language proficiency.
- Demonstrate competency in Civic Literacy
- Remove all financial obligations to the college.
EFSC will not release an official transcript or diploma until student has removed all financial obligations to the college.
Core Course Requirements
Pursuant to F.S. 1007.25(3) and SBE Rule 6A.14.0303: first-time-in-college students entering an Florida College System (FCS) institution in fall 2015 or thereafter must successfully complete at least one core course from each of the general education subject areas: Communications, Mathematics, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences, prior to the award of an Associate in Arts degree.
Effective with the 2022-23 academic year, the general education core course requirement applies to all students who are entering into any programs under the 2022-23 catalog year and beyond, regardless of prior postsecondary coursework. This includes transfer students, students entering with prior postsecondary coursework and students from out-of-state.
Students who follow the options outlined in the A.A. Planning Guide and earn a degree at EFSC will meet this statewide requirement.
College-Level Communication & Computational Skills
In compliance with Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-10.030, to measure student achievement in college-level communication and computation skills, other assessment requirements shall be met by successful completion of coursework in English and mathematics. For the purposes of this rule, a grade of C or higher shall be considered successful completion.
- Prior to receipt of an Associate of Arts degree from a public Florida College System institution or university or prior to entry into the upper division of a public university or college, a student shall complete successfully the following:
- Six (6) semester hours of English coursework and six (6) semester hours of additional coursework in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Each institution shall designate the courses that fulfill the writing requirements of this section. These course designations shall be submitted to the Statewide Course Numbering System. An institution to which a student transfers shall accept courses so designated by the sending institution as meeting the writing requirements outlined in this section.
- Six (6) semester hours of mathematics coursework at the level of college algebra or higher. For the purposes of this rule, applied logic, statistics and other such computation coursework which may not be placed within a mathematics department may be used to fulfill three (3) hours of the six (6) hours required by this section.
- Students awarded college credit in English based on their demonstration of writing skills through dual enrollment, advanced placement, or international baccalaureate instruction pursuant to Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C., and students awarded college credit based on their demonstration of mathematics skills at the level of college algebra or higher through one (1) or more of the acceleration mechanisms in Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C., shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements in subsection 6A-10.030(2), F.A.C., to the extent of the college credit awarded.
- Honors sections of these courses will also satisfy the requirements.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Pursuant to s. 1007.262 F.S. and SBE Rule 6A-10.02412, first-time-in-college students entering an FSC institution in fall 2014 and thereafter, must demonstrate competency in a foreign language. Proficiency may be met through any of the following means:
- Completion of two years of high school instruction in the same foreign language
- Completion of a college-level course at the Elementary-2 level (or higher) in a foreign language or in American Sign Language (e.g., SPN 1121 Spanish 2, FRE 1121 French 2, ASL 1150 American Sign Language 2)
- Achievement of minimum scores on a foreign language proficiency exam,
- Achievement of appropriate scores on nationally standardized examination programs in accordance with recommendations established by the statewide Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC), or
- Documented completion of a high school diploma from a foreign country where the student studied in a language other than English.
Demonstration of Competency in Civic Literacy
Pursuant to Section 1007.25, F.S., and SBE Rule 6A-10.02413 and first-time-in-college students entering an FCS institution between the 2018-19 to Summer 2021 must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to the award of an associate in arts.
- Successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 US History Since 1877 (with a grade of "C" or higher)
OR
- AP Government and Politics: United States (Minimum Score 3)
- AP United States History (Minimum Score 4)
- CLEP: American Government (Minimum Score 50)
Senate Bill 1108 amends s.1007.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), to require ANY student entering an FCS institution in the 2021-2022 school year and thereafter to complete a course AND pass an assessment to demonstrate competency in civic literacy prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree. This rule applies to all students who are entering into associate in arts and baccalaureate programs under the 2021-22 catalog year regardless of prior postsecondary coursework earned in Florida or out-of-state, prior admit terms at Eastern Florida State College, or prior degrees earned.
a. Successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 US History Since 1877 (grade of "C "or higher) AND b. receiving a passing score (60%) on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
Or by successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
- *AP Government and Politics: United States (Minimum Score 3)
- *AP United States History (Minimum Score 4)
- *CLEP: American Government (Minimum Score 50)
*receiving a passing score will satisfy both the FCLE and course requirements.
Beginning with the 2021-22 school year:
- The College will provide opportunities for students to engage synchronously in political discussions and civil debates with multiple points of view and to master the ability to synthesize information that informs civic decision making.
- Students who earned a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam while in high school are exempt from the postsecondary civic literacy assessment requirement.
- If the exam being used as the basis of awarding credit is not listed in the rule (e.g., AICE and IB), the student will be considered as having met only the course requirement. These students will need to be assessed using the approved assessment Florida Civic Literacy Exam.
Visit the College website for more details on how to meet these requirements, including an FAQ, and how to schedule the Florida Civic Literacy Exam at an EFSC Assessment Center.
Beginning with the 2022-23 year:
To coincide with the new AS general education requirement of 5 core subject areas courses, a subsequent rule amendment is anticipated to add the civic literacy requirement as a condition of A.S. degree completion for students entering EFSC or any FCS institution in Fall 2022 and thereafter.
Meta Majors
Meta-Majors represent eight career pathways, identified by the State of Florida, as a way to group academic programs into clusters with related courses. Each Meta-Major Pathway has identified Gateway Courses in English and Mathematics — the first courses that provide transferable, college-level credit which allow students to progress in their program of study. When Florida Legislators created the Meta-Major concept, they also required that first-time-in college students meet with an advisor. While a student may not know exactly what he or she wants to major in, but has a general idea of the topic they want to study, the advisor can help the student choose the right classes for academic success. Advisors are available on all four Eastern Florida campuses to discuss Meta-Majors and Gateway Courses and to help the student review transfer institution requirements.
Meta-Major Academic Pathways
- Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design
- Business
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Industry/Manufacturing and Construction
- Public Safety
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Gateway Courses
Each meta-major has defined "gateway" courses for English and mathematics as follows:
- English – ENC 1101 Composition 1 is the gateway English course for all meta-major academic pathways
- Math – The gateway courses for each of the academic pathways is defined as follows:
- Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design –
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 or MGF 1106 Topics in Math or MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics or STA 2023 Statistics
- Business – MAC 1105 College Algebra, or STA 2023 Statistics
- Education –
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 or MGF 1106 Topics in Math or MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics or STA 2023 Statistics
- Health Sciences –
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 or MGF 1106 Topics in Math or MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics or STA 2023 Statistics
- Industry/Manufacturing and Construction –
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 or MGF 1106 Topics in Math or MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics or STA 2023 Statistics
- Public Safety –
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 or MGF 1106 Topics in Math or MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics or STA 2023 Statistics
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – MAC 1105 College Algebra
- Social and Behavioral Science and Human Services –
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 or MGF 1106 Topics in Math or MGF 1107 Explorations in Mathematics or STA 2023 Statistics
30-Hour Advising
Florida College System associate in arts students are required to identify the bachelor’s degree program and college/university of interest by the time they earn 30 credit hours. A registration hold is placed on students who have not declared their intended major or transfer institution by the time they have earned 30 credit hours. The purpose of the 30-hour advising rule is to improve articulation and reduce excess credit hours.
Grade Forgiveness/Repeating Courses
A course repeated after the conferral of the A.A. degree at EFSC may not be used to forgive the equivalent course taken prior to the award of the degree.
Only courses designated as repeatable for credit may be retaken for credit to the maximum credit allowable. While honors courses may be used for grade forgiveness, the honors and regular versions of a course cannot both be taken for credit.
Diversity-Infused Courses
Eastern Florida State College recognizes that learning communities are comprised of and enriched by people of many ethnicities and cultures. Promoting awareness, acceptance, and tolerance by studying diversity issues are goals of the general education curriculum at Eastern Florida State College. Designated in the course listings and descriptions are courses designed to explore the diverse backgrounds of individuals in one or more of the following areas: race/ethnicity, gender, social class/caste, religion, age, sexual orientation, and physical/mental ability.
Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge of diversity by including a wide range of these courses in their chosen programs of study. Specific requirements depend on intended major at the university - see an advisor.
Excess Hours Advisory Statement
Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes, establishes an "excess hour" surcharge for a student seeking a baccalaureate degree at a state university. It is critical that students, including those entering Florida colleges, are aware of the potential for additional course fees. "Excess hours" are defined as hours that go beyond 120% of the hours required for a baccalaureate degree program. For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 144 credit hours (120% x 120).
All students whose educational plan may include earning a baccalaureate degree should make every effort to enroll in and successfully complete those courses that are required for their intended major on their first attempt. Florida college students intending to transfer to a state university should identify a major or "transfer program" early and be advised of admission requirements for that program, including the approved common prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment in courses nonessential to the intended major, may contribute to a potential excess hours surcharge.