Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Location(s): All campuses and online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: All Academic Communities
Program Code: GENR
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 24.0101
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1192401010
General Information
The Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) is designed for students who plan to transfer as a junior to a baccalaureate degree program, either at a Florida public college or university. The Statewide Articulation Agreement, known as 2+2, states students who earn an AA degree at a state college are guaranteed admission into one of the state's 12 universities to complete a four-year baccalaureate degree.
The A.A. degree requirements consist of 60 total credit hours - 36 credit hours of general education and 24 credit hours of electives. Students should choose elective courses required for admission to their intended program of study/major at the desired college or university. The Common Prerequisites Manual lists all baccalaureate programs offered by Florida public colleges and universities, including the prerequisites for each program. Students are encouraged to discuss their intended program of study with an academic advisor at their college to ensure they are meeting all requirements to transfer upon completing their A.A. degree.
Students should also be aware of the following:
- Academic Communities (Meta Major)
- Admission to the A.A. program
- Core Courses
- Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement
- College Level Communication and Math Skills
- Foreign Language Competency
- Governing Catalog and Continuous Enrollment
- Graduation Requirements
- Preparing for Transfer
- 30-Hour Advising Requirement
- Excess Hours Advisory Statement
Course Requirements
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree requires 60 credits, including general education and electives. To earn the A.A., students must complete the following:
- 36 credits in general education, with designated courses in the areas of communications, mathematics, natural sciences, humanities, and behavioral/social sciences. See list below.
- 24 credits of electives
- 5 core courses, one from each area of communications, mathematics, natural sciences, humanities, and behavioral/social sciences, passed with a grade of "C" or higher
- A grade of "C" or higher in all courses that meet the state's College-Level Communication and Computation Skills requirements
- Satisfaction of the foreign language requirement
- Satisfaction of the civic literacy graduation requirement
- An overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
General Education Requirements
Communications (9 Credit Hours)
Students must complete all three (3) of the following with a grade of "C" or higher.
Courses designated as "Core" satisfy the FLDOE Core Course Requirement. Courses designated as "H" have an honors option.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 Core, H | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | Composition 2 H | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication H | 3 |
Mathematics (6 Credit Hours)
Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following list, with a grade of "C" or higher. One course must be from the Core list. 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. Consult with an advisor.
Courses designated as "Core" satisfy the FLDOE Core Course Requirement. Courses designated as "H" have an honors option.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra Core, H, 1 | 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 Core, H | 5 |
| MAC 2312 | Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry H | 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 1130 | Mathematical Thinking Core | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Statistics Core, H | 3 |
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MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra is a prerequisite for MAC 1105 College Algebra. MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra will satisfy 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.
Courses designated as "Core" satisfy the FLDOE Core Course Requirement. Courses designated as "H" have an honors option.
Plan A
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 Core | 4 |
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 Core, H | 4 |
| BSCC 1011 | General Biology 2 H | 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 |
| ZOOC 1010 | Zoology | 4 |
Physical Sciences (3 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AST 1002 | Introduction to Astronomy Core, H | 3 |
| CHM 1025 | College Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Core, H, 1 | 3 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 H, 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2211 | Organic Chemistry 2 1 | 3 |
| EVR 1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science Core | 3 |
| GLY 2010 | Introduction to Physical Geology Core | 3 |
| MET 2010 | Meteorology | 3 |
| OCE 1001 | Oceanography Core | 3 |
| PHY 2048 | General Physics 1 Core, 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2049 | General Physics 2 1 | 4 |
| PHYC 2053 | College Physics 1 Core | 4 |
| PHYC 2054 | College Physics 2 | 4 |
| PSC 1341 | Physical Science for Today's World | 3 |
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The Lab component(s) must be completed to meet this course requirement.
Plan B
Complete 8 credit hours of sequential Chemistry or Physics courses with labs. Choose from the following:
- 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)
Complete one course from List 1 (core list) and one course from List 2, both with a grade of "C" or higher.
Courses designated as "Core" satisfy the FLDOE Core Course Requirement. Courses designated as "H" have an honors option.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| List 1 | ||
| ARH 2000 | Art Appreciation Core | 3 |
| HUM 1020 | Introduction to the Humanities Core, H | 3 |
| LIT 1000 | Introduction to Literature Core | 3 |
| MUL 2010 | Survey of Music Literature Core | 3 |
| PHI 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy Core, H | 3 |
| THE 2000 | Theatre Appreciation Core, H | 3 |
| List 2 | ||
| ARH 2050 | Art History and Criticism Survey 1: Prehistory through Late Medieval | 3 |
| ARH 2051 | Art History and Criticism Survey 2: Early Renaissance to 20th Century | 3 |
| HUM 2211 | Humanities Survey: Ancient through Byzantine Culture H | 3 |
| HUM 2230 | Humanities Survey: Byzantine through Enlightenment H | 3 |
| HUM 2249 | Humanities Survey: Enlightenment through 21st Century H | 3 |
| REL 2300 | World Religions H | 3 |
| THE 2100 | History of the Theatre | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science (8 Credit Hours)
Students must take one course from List 1 to satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement. These courses also satisfy the FLDOE Core Course Requirement. Students must choose two courses from List 2 to satisfy the remaining social/behavioral science requirement. Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
Courses designated as "Core" satisfy the FLDOE Core Course Requirement. Courses designated as "Civ" satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. Courses designated as "H" have an honors option.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| List 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| AMH 2010 | US History to 1877 Core, Civ, H | 3 |
AMH 2010 must be taken at a Florida public institution in fall 2024 or later to meet civic literacy course requirement | ||
| AMH 2020 | US History Since 1877 Core, Civ | 3 |
| POS 2041 | American National Government Core, Civ | 3 |
| List 2 | ||
| Select two of the following: | 5 | |
| AMH 2010 | US History to 1877 Core, Civ, H | 3 |
| AMH 2020 | US History Since 1877 Core, Civ | 3 |
| CLP 1001 | Psychology of Human Adjustment | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics 1 (Macroeconomics) Core | 3 |
| EUH 1000 | Western Civilization to 1648 | 3 |
| EUH 1001 | Western Civilization Since 1648 | 3 |
| POS 2041 | American National Government Core, Civ | 3 |
| POS 2112 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 Core, H | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
Electives (24 Credit Hours)
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 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.
Excluded from elective credits are college preparatory courses and courses designed especially for career and technical certificates and workforce training, e.g., clock hour and continuing education curricula.
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. Please consult with an academic advisor. See the Preparing for Transfer page in this catalog for more information.
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 Foreign Language Competency website to determine how foreign language competency may be met.
Civic Literacy Graduation Competency
Florida legislature (section 1007.25 F.S. and SBE Rule 6A-10.02413 Civic Literacy Competency) requires students pursuing the Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or bachelor's degree to demonstrate civic literacy prior to award of the degree.
See the Civic Literacy website for detailed information.