A.A. Degree General Education

Required Courses for Graduation - (A.A. DEGREE) – 36 Semester Hours

General Education teaches students a broad base of knowledge and develops higher order thinking skills. Through the General Education requirements within the Associate in Arts degree, the student will:

• communicate with clarity and precision
• use technology to acquire, organize, and convey information
• describe a wide range of global, social and cultural points of view and apply various perspectives to analyze human behavior
• develop awareness of diverse ethical perspectives
• understand and exhibit civic engagement and social responsibility
• apply critical thinking through problem-solving.

Additional Requirements:

Computer Competency

Foreign Language: 8-10 credits

Effective August 1, 1991, students seeking admission to Florida’s public universities must have completed two years of one foreign language at the high school level or the equivalent (810 semester hours) at the college level. Some majors and universities require additional foreign language competencies. Students should consult with Educational Services to determine their status.

NOTE: No upper level or occupational courses are permitted in the Associate in Arts Degree programs. In the Course Description section of the Catalog, courses are designated with code letters “P” for Professional/Academic, “O” for Occupational and “U” for Upper Level. Courses with no designation are not intended to transfer to senior colleges or universities; however, they may be accepted as transfer courses at some institutions. Consult an advisor/counselor at the transfer institution of your choice.

Required Prerequisites

(See Program Guides or Advisor/Counselor)

To earn the Associate in Arts Degree, certain General Education requirements and elective courses must be satisfactorily completed. Although A.A. students at Indian River State College do not declare majors, students must select prerequisite courses which will best prepare them for transfer into a particular major field at a specific college or university.

In planning the program of study at Indian River State College, students are advised to seek the aid of an advisor/counselor. An advisor/counselor can help review selections of courses acceptable for meeting the General Education requirements, since specific General Education courses may be recommended for a particular major. In addition, an advisor/counselor can suggest prerequisites and sequences of courses for a specific major. Please note: The length of programs may vary depending on the major area of study and the college or university the student plans to attend.

The following are examples of programs that meet the requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree and include prerequisite electives generally recommended for certain majors at most of the state universities. Students should check, however, that the suggested courses meet the requirement for the major field at the specific college or university that they plan to attend. Choice of program and selection of courses are the student’s responsibility. Please note: The Program Code required for the IRSC Application for Admission is the five digit number following the Program Title.