Page 2 of 6 PHCC is authorized to award the Associate in Science (AS) degree, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, College Credit Certificates in career/technical fields upon satisfactory completion of the established stard number of credit hours required for each specific AS AAS program as approved by the Division of Florida Colleges. Individuals must complete the 15-hour General Education courses for the AS AAS degree the remaining hours from an approved program. Only courses designated at the 1000 2000 levels are applicable to this degree. At least 25 percent of the credits toward the degree, other than Credit-by-Exam, CLEP, or Advanced Placement, must be earned in residence at PHCC. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 or C must be achieved by graduation. In all College Credit Certificate programs, a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0 or C must be achieved. After completing the specified number of hours in a College Credit Certificate program, a student may continue in an AS degree or an AAS degree. Students who wish to transfer credits from any AS or AAS program to another institution must accept the responsibility for securing approval in advance from that institution. Health Programs Accreditation The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The Nursing (Associate Degree) R.N. Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Associate in Science Degree Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements An Associate in Science (AS) degree Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree will be awarded upon completion of the hours specified in the program. The individual must complete 15 hours in General Education courses the remaining courses listed in the program. Courses designated for Technical Certificates, except where specific articulation agreements exist, or those below the 1000 or 2000 level, are not applicable to this degree. At least 25 percent of the hours in a student s program, other than by Credit-By- Examination, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP), must be earned in residence in classroom instruction at PHCC. A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 must be achieved prior to graduation. A grade of C or higher is required for all General Education courses whether they are being used to fulfill program or elective requirements. The General Education requirements for the AS Degree the AAS Degree are: AREA I. Communications 3 Semester Credit Hours The following course is required for all students: ENC 1101 - English Composition I 3 cr.
Page 3 of 6 AREA II. Students are encouraged to enroll in English Composition I, (ENC 1101) during the first term of their enrollment at the College. Social Behavioral Sciences 3 Semester Credit Hours AMH 2010 - History of the United States I 3 cr. AMH 2020 - History of the United States II 3 cr. AMH 2070 - History of Florida 3 cr. AMH 2091 - Survey of African American History 3 cr. ANT 2000 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 cr. ANT 2100 - Introduction to Archaeology 3 cr. ANT 2410 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr. ANT 2511 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 cr. CLP 2140 - Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. DEP 2002 - Child Psychology 3 cr. DEP 2004 - Lifespan Development 3 cr. DEP 2302 - Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. DEP 2402 - Psychology of Adulthood Aging 3 cr. ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr. EDP 2002 - Educational Psychology 3 cr. EUH 1000 - Western Civilization I: 700 BC to 1200 CE 3 cr. EUH 1001 - Western Civilization II: 1200 to 1763 3 cr. GEA 2000 - World Regional Geography 3 cr. GEA 2210 - Geography of North America 3 cr. HIS 2308 - War Society 3 cr. INR 2002 - Introduction to International Relations 3 cr. ISS 2160 - Contemporary Ethnic Diversity Issues 3 cr. ISS 2263 - Psychosocial Aspects of the Holocaust 3 cr. POS 2041 - American Federal Government 3 cr. POS 2112 - State Local Government 3 cr. PPE 2001 - Introduction to Personality 3 cr. PSY 1012 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. SOP 2640 - Consumer Psychology 3 cr. SOP 2721 - Cross-Cultural Psychology 3 cr. SOP 2772 - Human Sexuality 3 cr. SYG 1361 - Death in America 3 cr. SYG 1420 - Families in Transition 3 cr. SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. SYG 2010 - Social Problems 3 cr. SYG 2221 - Women in American Society 3 cr. SYG 2430 - Marriage The Family 3 cr. SYG 2809 - Gender Violence in Global Perspectives 3 cr. SYO 2201 - Sociology of Religion 3 cr.
Page 4 of 6 examinations, other external credit mechanisms may also be used to meet the Area II requirement. Courses must begin with the following prefixes: AMH, ANT, CLP, DEP, ECO, EDP, EUH, GEA, INR, ISS, POS, PPE, PSY, SOP, SYG, or SYO. The credit hour requirement noted above must still be met. AREA III. Mathematics Natural Sciences 3 Semester Credit Hours AST 1002 - Introduction to Astronomy 3 cr. BOT 1010C - Botany 4 cr. BSC 1005 - Introduction to Biology 3 cr. BSC 1020 - Human Biology 3 cr. BSC 1050 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 cr. BSC 1085 - Human Anatomy Physiology I 3 cr. BSC 1085L - Human Anatomy Physiology I Laboratory 1 cr. BSC 1311 - Marine Biology 3 cr. BSC 2010 - Biology I 3 cr. BSC 2010L - Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. CHM 1020 - Chemistry in Your Life 3 cr. CHM 1025 - Introductory Chemistry 3 cr. CHM 1025L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr. CHM 2045 - General Chemistry Qualitative Analysis I 3 cr. CHM 2045L - General Chemistry Qualitative Analysis I Laboratory 1 cr. CHM 2210C - Organic Chemistry I 5 cr. GLY 2010 - Introduction to Geology 3 cr. MAC 1105 - College Algebra 3 cr. MAC 1147 - Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry 5 cr. MAC 2233 - Applied Calculus 4 cr. MAC 2311 - Calculus Analytic Geometry I 5 cr. MAC 2312 - Calculus Analytic Geometry II 5 cr. MAC 2313 - Calculus Analytic Geometry III 4 cr. MAP 2302 - Differential Equations 3 cr. MCB 2010 - Microbiology 3 cr.
Page 5 of 6 MCB 2010L - Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr. MET 2010 - Introduction to Meteorology 3 cr. MGF 1106 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 cr. MGF 1107 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 cr. MTG 2206 - College Geometry 3 cr. OCE 2001 - Introduction to Oceanography 3 cr. PHY 1053 - General Physics I 3 cr. PHY 1053L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr. PHY 2048C - General Physics I with Calculus 4 cr. PSC 1121 - Survey of the Physical Sciences 3 cr. PSC 1341 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences 3 cr. QMB 1001 - Business Mathematics 3 cr. STA 2023 - Introduction to Statistics 3 cr. examinations, other external credit mechanisms may also be used to meet the Area III requirement. Courses must begin with the following prefixes: AST, BOT, BSC, CHM, GLY, MCB, MET, OCE, PHY, or PSC. The credit hour requirement noted above must still be met. AREA IV. Humanities 3 Semester Credit Hours ARH 1000 - Art Appreciation 3 cr. DAN 2100 - Dance in Art Education 3 cr. HUM 1020 - Introduction to Humanities 3 cr. HUM 2210 - Humanities: The Ancient World to the Middle Ages 3 cr. HUM 2230 - Humanities: The Renaissance to the Modern Day 3 cr. MUL 1110 - Music Appreciation 3 cr. PHI 1630 - Applied Ethics 3 cr. PHI 1010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr. PHI 2100 - Introduction to Logic 3 cr. REL 2000 - Introduction to Religion 3 cr. REL 2300 - World Religions 3 cr. THE 2010 - Survey of Drama: Ancient Greece to the Early Renaissance 3 cr. THE 2011 - Survey of Drama: High Renaissance to Present 3 cr. THE 2020 - Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.
Page 6 of 6 examinations, other external credit mechanisms may also be used to meet the Area IV requirement. Courses must begin with the following prefixes: ARH, DAN, HUM, MUL, PHI, REL, or THE. The credit hour requirement noted above must still be met. AREA V. Information Literacy Technological Fluency 3 Semester Credit Hours The following course is required for all students: CGS 1100 - Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. Students are encouraged to enroll in Microcomputer Applications (CGS 1100), during the first term of their enrollment at the College. Additional Information: Each program will also include computer competencies, general computational skills, oral communication skills, human relations skills taught in a specific course or courses, based on the curricular needs. Some programs may also require particular courses to meet the requirements in II, III, IV, V above. See the individual program listings for required General Education Courses that must be completed. It is strongly recommended that the first of any required English mathematics courses be taken within the first 15 hours of course work. If the need for college preparatory courses is indicated by placement scores, college preparatory courses must be completed by the time the student completes 12 credit hours. The first of any required English mathematics courses, as applicable, should be taken as soon thereafter as the student demonstrates the necessary skills for these courses. In accordance with state Rule 6A.10.0315(1), Florida Administrative Code, students entering into degree programs (including AA, AS, AAS) shall enroll in college preparatory communication computation courses if their placement test scores indicate a need for college preparatory coursework. Students must successfully complete required college preparatory coursework by the time they have accumulated twelve (12) hours of college credit courses or must maintain continuous enrollment in college preparatory courses until requirements are completed while performing satisfactorily in their degree coursework. Print this Page