Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree General Education Courses Required for Graduation
In compliance with Rule 6A-14.0303, General Education Core Course Options, beginning in the 2022-23 academic year and thereafter, students entering associate in arts, associate in science or associate in applied science, or baccalaureate degree programs must complete at least one (1) course from each of the general education subject areas listed in this section prior to the awarding of their degree.
- Communication:
- ENC X101 English Composition 1; or
- Any student who successfully completes a course with and ENC prefix for which ENC X101 is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the communication core.
- Humanities:
- ARH X000 Art Appreciation;
- HUM X020 Introduction to Humanities;
- LIT X000 Introduction to Literature;
- MUL X010 Music Literature/Music Appreciation;
- PHI X010 Introduction to Philosophy; or
- THE X000 Theatre Appreciation
- Mathematics:
- MAC X105 College Algebra;
- MAC X311 Calculus I;
- MGF X130 Mathematical Thinking;
- STA X023 Statistical Methods; or
- Any student who successfully completes a mathematics course for which one of the general education core courses options in mathematics is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the mathematics core.
- Natural Science:
- AST X002 Descriptive Astronomy;
- BSC X005 General Biology
- BSC X010 General Biology I;
- BSC X085 Anatomy and Physiology I;
- CHM X020 Chemistry for Liberal Studies;
- CHM X045 General Chemistry I;
- ESC X000 Introduction to Earth Science;
- EVR X001 Introduction to Environmental Science;
- GLY X010 Introduction to Geology;
- OCE X001 Introduction to Oceanography;
- PHY X020 Fundamentals of Physics;
- PHY X048 General Physics with Calculus;
- PHY X053 General Physics I; or
- Any student who successfully completes a natural science course for which one of the general education core course options in natural science is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the natural science core.
- Social Sciences:
- AMH X010 Introduction to Survey to 1877. NOTE: AMH X010 taken prior to Fall 2024 will not satisfy the general education core requirement for the discipline area;
- AMH X020 Introduction to Survey Since 1877 (also meets Civic Literacy Competency);
- ANT X000 Introduction to Anthropology;
- ECO X013 Principles of Macroeconomics;
- POS X041 American Government (also meets Civic Literacy Competency); or
- PSY X012 Introduction to Psychology.
Indian River State College requires all incoming students from the 2018-2019 academic year and beyond, to meet the Civic Literacy requirement. All first-time-in-college (FTIC) students entering all Florida College System (FCS) and State University System (SUS) institutions must demonstrate competency in civic literacy by the time they graduate per Florida Statute 1007.25 and Florida Board of Governors Regulation 8.006. There are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying Civic Literacy requirements . As demonstrated below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution. If you are unsure which cohort you fall into, schedule an appointment with your assigned academic advisor.
Cohort 1: Prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students entering a Florida College System institution between the 2018-19 to 2020-21 school year must demonstrate competency in civic literacy by successfully completing either a course or an exam.
Cohort 2: Prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, students initially entering a Florida College System institution in the 2021-22 school year, and thereafter, must demonstrate competency in civic literacy by successfully completing a course and an exam.
Cohort 3: Prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, students initially entering a Florida College System institution in the 2022-23 school year, and thereafter, must demonstrate competency in civic literacy by successfully completing a course and an exam.
In compliance with the Florida Department of Education Rule 6A-10.02413, students must demonstrate civic literacy competency prior to the award of an Associates or Bachelors degree. The State Board of Education defines civics literacy competency as follows:
- Earning a passing grade in AMH 2010 (if taken Fall 2024 and forward). AMH 2020 or POS 1041 AND earning a passing score on the Florida Civics Literacy Exam
OR
- Passing one of the following exams which gives students credit for the course and civics literacy exam
AP Government and Politics: United States (3)
AP United States History (4)
CLEP: American Government (50)
CLEP: History of the United States (50) (if taken Fall 2024 and forward).
Degree Requirements
Communications/English
Gordon Rule Course: must achieve a grade of C or higher for the Associate in Science Degree.
Humanities/Fine Arts
| ARH 1000 | Art Appreciation | 3 credits |
| HUM 1020 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 credits |
| LIT 1000 | Introduction to Literature | 3 credits |
| MUL 2010 | Music Appreciation | 3 credits |
| PHI 1010 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
| THE 1000 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 credits |
Gordon Rule Course: must achieve a grade of C or higher for the Associate in Science Degree.
Mathematics
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAC 2311 | Calculus I with Analytic Geometry | 5 credits |
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 credits |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 credits |
Gordon Rule Course: must achieve a grade of C or higher for the Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Effective Fall 2024 MGF 1106 and MGF1107 no longer meet General Education Core Course Options for Mathematics subject area.
Natural Science
Social/Behavioral Science
| AMH 2020 | American History: Reconstruction to the Present | 3 credits |
| POS 1041 | American Government | 3 credits |
Additional Requirements - Electives
Additional credits may be required in specific technical fields to complete the degree program. Refer to the individual program listings for more information.