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2024-2025 Catalog
A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements
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All A.A.S. degree programs at NWFSC require a minimum of 18 college credits in general education. Unless otherwise specified in the program requirements, students must complete one course from each of the following categories to meet general education requirements.
To assure that graduates of the state university and state college systems share a common base of General Education requirements, the State of Florida has designated general education core course options (designated with ♦) in each of five areas of study—Communication, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The A.A.S. degree programs provide flexibility for entering the job market or continuing education. Students who take general education courses are guaranteed transfer of those courses when continuing their education within the Florida College and University System.
NWFSC has embedded the core competencies of writing and civic literacy in the A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. programs of study; by program design, all A.A. and A.S. graduates take courses that allow them to demonstrate their abilities in these important life skills.
Courses listed under the Communications and Humanities sections meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit. Courses listed under the Mathematics section meet the computation requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit.
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Communications: 3
Communication courses afford students the ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to write clearly and engage in public speaking.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.
- Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgments, reach decisions, and solve problems.
- Find, evaluate, organize and use information accurately and effectively.
A minimum grade of “C” in each Communications course is required for general education credit.
Humanities: 3
Humanities courses afford students the ability to think critically through the mastering of subjects concerned with human culture, especially literature, history, art, music, and philosophy, and must include selections from the Western canon.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.
- Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgements, reach decisions, and solve problems.
- Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
A minimum grade of “C” in each Communications course is required for general education credit.
Mathematics: 3
Mathematics courses must afford students a mastery of foundational mathematical and computation models and methods by applying such models and methods in problem solving.
NWFSC General Education Outcome:
Understand and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
All Mathematics courses listed below meet Mathematics requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030.
A minimum grade of “C” in Mathematics courses is required for general education credit.
Natural Sciences: 3
Natural science courses afford students the ability to critically examine and evaluate the principles of the scientific method, model construction, and use the scientific method to explain natural experiences and phenomena.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
- Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgements, reach decisions, and solve problems.
- Understand and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
- Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
Social Sciences: 3
Social science courses afford students an understanding of the basic social and behavioral science concepts and principles used in the analysis of behavior and past and present social, political, and economic issues.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.
- Find, evaluate, organize and use information accurately and effectively.
- Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
Additional General Education Credits: 3
Total AAS General Education Credits Required: 18
AAS Degree Checklist:
- Have you completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in the following areas?
- 3 hours in Communications core course – (“C” or better)
- 3 hours in Humanities core course – (“C” or better)
- 3 hours in Social Sciences core course
- 3 hours in Mathematics core course – (“C” or better)
- 3 hours in Natural Sciences core course
- 3 Additional hours in General Education Credits
- Have you completed the required Core and Technical Elective course work for your A.A.S. degree?
- Have you completed 25% of the Overall Number of Credits Required for your A.A.S Degree at NWFSC?
- Have you met the minimum 2.0 institutional cumulative GPA requirements for the A.A.S.?
- Have you met the Civic Literacy Competency requirement (completed the course and passed the assessment)?
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