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Through the use of transfer majors, Polk State College offers preparation for many specific majors offered throughout the Florida State University System (SUS) and the Florida College System (FCS). This is known as the state’s 2+2 articulation. Once an individual selects a transfer major and a transfer institution, a course-requirement guide is provided for the student who plans to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts degree and wishes to transfer to a SUS or FCS institution (such as Polk State) to complete a specific four-year degree.
Each transfer major displays the required courses to satisfy General Education requirements, as well as the statewide common course prerequisites required for the specific baccalaureate program (i.e., determined by the state’s Common Prerequisite Manual). Polk State makes guided pathways for many common transfer majors available via Program Maps. A Program Map provides the student with a guide for course enrollment to finish the degree in a timely manner. For the Associate in Arts (AA) degree, Program Maps are provided for the most common transfer intents. The Program Map lists the courses a student must complete to earn the AA and be ready to transfer into a given baccalaureate degree program. A Program Map also lists the courses a student must complete to earn the degree and be ready to enter the workforce. The Program Map is intended to be a guide; the student should always consult with a Student Success Advisor to develop a personalized Education Plan before beginning courses. The Associate in Arts degree transfer intents, as well as degree and certificate programs, are organized into eight Pathways. Program maps can be found in Degree Works, within the “Check Progress” Card in the Polk Portal account (formally PASSPORT).
A transfer-major degree audit can also be found in Degree Works within the “Check Progress” Card in the Polk Portal account (formally PASSPORT). With this degree audit, a student can plan his or her path to the AA in Liberal Arts degree more effectively and minimize the potential for excess credit hours. Each student must be cautious and intentional with enrollment, withdrawals, and retakes, as excess hours accrued toward a baccalaureate degree can incur additional cost in tuition , impact program acceptance or affect the ability to obtain or retain financial aid.
There are many transfer majors available. The Florida Shines website (FloridaShines.org) provides searchable transfer-major degree programs and additional information about the state’s 2+2 pathway to a baccalaureate degree.
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