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.
Degree Requirements
English - 6 credits
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| | And | |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| ENC 1107 | Advanced College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENC 2210 | Technical Communications | 3 credits |
| AML 2010 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 credits |
| AML 2020 | American Literature after 1865 | 3 credits |
| ENL 2012 | English Literature to 1798 | 3 credits |
| ENL 2022 | English Literature after 1798 | 3 credits |
| LIN 2670 | Linguistics and English Grammar | 3 credits |
| LIT 2030 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 credits |
| LIT 2110 | World Literature: Homer to the Renaissance | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| LIT 2120 | World Literature: Enlightenment to the Present | 3 credits |
In each of the above courses, students will demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments and complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher.
Humanities - 6 credits
| AML 2010 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 credits |
| AML 2020 | American Literature after 1865 | 3 credits |
| ARH 1000 | Art Appreciation | 3 credits |
| ARH 2050 | History of Art (Prehistoric - Gothic) | 3 credits |
| ARH 2051 | History of Art (Renaissance through Modern) | 3 credits |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| ENG 1123 | History of Film I | 3 credits |
| ENG 1124 | History of Film II | 3 credits |
| ENL 2012 | English Literature to 1798 | 3 credits |
| ENL 2022 | English Literature after 1798 | 3 credits |
| ENL 2330 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 credits |
| HUM 1233 | Humanities Literature: Baroque to Present | 3 credits |
| HUM 1533 | Humanities: Philosophy | 3 credits |
| HUM 1541 | Humanities Literature: Ancient to Renaissance | 3 credits |
| HUM 2512 | Humanities: Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| IDS 1110 | The Pursuit of Knowledge | 3 credits |
| IDS 1955 | Interdisciplinary Study Abroad | 3 credits |
| LIT 2110 | World Literature: Homer to the Renaissance | 3 credits |
| LIT 2120 | World Literature: Enlightenment to the Present | 3 credits |
| MUL 2010 | Survey of Music Literature | 3 credits |
| MUL 2012 | Survey of Music Literature - Musical Theater | 3 credits |
| MUY 2100 | Humanities: Music and Music Therapy | 3 credits |
| PHH 2060 | History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval | 3 credits |
| PHH 2403 | History of Philosophy: Modern | 3 credits |
| PHH 2603 | History of Philosophy: Contemporary | 3 credits |
| PHI 1002 | Philosophical Practice | 3 credits |
| PHI 1010 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
| PHI 1103 | Critical and Creative Thinking | 3 credits |
| PHI 1113 | Reason and Emotion | 3 credits |
| PHI 1635 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 credits |
| PHI 1801 | Philosophy of Art | 3 credits |
| PHI 2100 | Introduction to Logic | 3 credits |
| PHI 2620 | Environmental Ethics | 3 credits |
| PHI 2630 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 credits |
| PHP 1791 | Existentialism | 3 credits |
| REL 1300 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 credits |
| THE 1000 | Introduction to Theatre (Drama) | 3 credits |
| THE 2300 | Survey of Dramatic Literature | 3 credits |
In each of the above courses, students will demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments and complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher.
Mathematics - 6 credits
Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher.
Science - 6 credits
Consult Educational Services about specific science requirements for major and for university transfer.
Social Science - Students must take 6 credits from the following
| AMH 2010 | American History: Discovery through Reconstruction | 3 credits |
| AMH 2020 | American History: Reconstruction to the Present | 3 credits |
| EUH 2000 | Western Civilization: Origins to 1485 | 3 credits |
| EUH 2001 | Western Civilization: 1485 to 1815 | 3 credits |
| EUH 2002 | Western Civilization: 1815 to the Present | 3 credits |
| WOH 2012 | World History to 1500 | 3 credits |
| WOH 2022 | World History Since 1500 | 3 credits |
| WOH 2040 | World in the 20th Century | 3 credits |
Students must take 12 credits total of Social Science courses.
Social Science - Students must take 6 credits from the following
| ANT 2140 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology | 3 credits |
| ANT 2410 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics | 3 credits |
| ASN 1010 | Introduction to East Asia | 3 credits |
| CPO 2002 | Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| DEP 2004 | Human Development | 3 credits |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro | 3 credits |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 credits |
| GEA 2000 | World Regional Geography | 3 credits |
| INR 2002 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 credits |
| INR 2500 | Model United Nations | 3 credits |
| POS 1041 | American Government | 3 credits |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| SYG 2010 | Social Problems | 3 credits |
Students must take 12 credits total of Social Science courses.
A series of college preparatory reading courses will be required of all students who test into college preparatory level reading.
Humanities
AML X000 (CLEP), ENL X000 (CLEP), ARH X000 (CLEP), REL X300
When college level exams are successfully passed for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the above courses can be awarded for General Education Requirements.
Mathematics
STA 2014 (AP), MAC X147(CLEP), MHF X202 (IB), MHF X209 (IB)
When college level exams are successfully passed for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the above courses can be awarded for General Education Requirements.
Science
CHM X020 (AP and CLEP), ISC X050 (IB), ISC X051 (AP), PHY X020 (IB)
When college level exams are successfully passed for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the above courses can be awarded for General Education Requirements.
Social Science
EUH X009 (AP), GEO X400 (AP), AMH X000 (AP)
When college level exams are successfully passed for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the above courses can be awarded for General Education Requirements.
Electives – 24 Credits
Additional Requirements:
Computer Competency
Demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers either by passing a computer competency examination or by successfully completing an approved computer course or program (with a grade of "S" or "C" or better). The computer competency examination may be taken at any of the IRSC Assessment Services Departments. Courses approved to meet the computer competency requirements for the A.A. Degree are CGS-1060, CGS-1100, CIS-1000, EME-2040. (see Associate in Arts Degree Requirements up one level).
Foreign Language: 8-10 credits
Effective August 1, 1991, most public universities in Florida require student to complete two years of one foreign language at the high school level or the equivalent (8-10) semester hours at the college level. Some majors and universities require additional foreign language competencies. Please consult an advisor regarding your foreign language transfer requirements.
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 Listings 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.
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 (public) 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.
Note: The Program Code required for the IRSC Application for Admission is the five digit number following the Program Title.