Communications: 3
Communications courses provide students with the opportunity to enhance their ability to communicate effectively and to analyze communication critically.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
1 - Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.
2 - Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgements, reach decisions, and solve problems.
3 - 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
The Humanities allow students to explore and reflect critically upon the human condition, demonstrating interpretive ability and cultural literacy.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
1 - Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.
2 - Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgements, reach decisions, and solve problems.
5 - Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
A minimum grade of “C” in Humanities courses is required for general education credit.
Mathematics: 3
Mathematics challenge students to develop their ability to determine and apply appropriate mathematical and computational models and methods in problem solving.
NWFSC General Education Outcome:
3 - 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 provide the opportunity for students to recognize and comprehend fundamental concepts, principles, and processes about the natural world as they critically examine and evaluate scientific observation, hypothesis, or model construction.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
2 - Apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgements, reach decisions, and solve problems.
3 - Understand and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
3 - Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
Social Sciences: 3
The Social Sciences allow students to develop their understanding of basic social and behavioral science concepts and principles used in the analysis of past and present, local and global behavioral, social, and cultural issues as they examine these issues from a variety of points of view.
NWFSC General Education Outcomes:
1 - Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.
4 - Find, evaluate, organize and use information accurately and effectively.
5 - Participate actively as informed and responsible citizens in social, cultural, global and environmental matters.
A minimum grade of “C” in courses with the ¶ symbol is required for general education credit.
Additional General Education Credits: 3
Total AS General Education Credits Required: 18
Footnote Legend
| Symbol |
Description |
| ♦ |
Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements. |
| † |
Courses listed with this symbol address NWF State College’s Speaking-Across-the Curriculum student learning outcome, namely that all associate degree graduates are competent in basic public speaking skills. |
| ❖ |
Courses listed with this symbol have an international and/or diversity focus and meet Teacher Education Programs’ common prerequisites. |
| ¶ |
Courses listed with this symbol meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit. |
| Ω |
Courses listed with this symbol meet the Ω Civic Literacy Competency as outlined in section 1007.25(4), Florida Statutes (F.S.). |
AS 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 (“C” or better)
- 3 hours in Mathematics core course – (“C” or better)
- 3 hours in Natural Sciences core course (“C” or better)
- 3 Additional hours in General Education Credits
- Have you met the Civic Literacy Competency (completed the course and passed the assessment)?
- Have you completed the required Core and Technical Elective (if applicable) course work for your AS degree?
- Have you completed at least 25% of the total number of credits for your AS degree at NWFSC?
- Have you met the minimum 2.0 institutional cumulative GPA requirements for the AS?
