Civic Literacy

Associate of Arts, Associate in Science, and Baccalaureate Degree Students

Pursuant to Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code, competency in civic literacy is a requirement for each student receiving an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Baccalaureate degree.  Competency in civic literacy must be demonstrated through one of the two options listed below:

Option 1 (Two Parts):

Successful completion of one of the following courses:

• AMH 1010 History of the United States: 1607-1877 (effective in the Fall 2024 Semester)
• AMH 1020 History of the United States: 1877 to the Present
• POS 2041 American National Government

​AND

• Successful completion of the Florida Civic Literacy Examination with a score of 60% or better.

Option 2:

Completion of one of the following assessments with the score indicated:

• The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in Government and Politics: United States with a score of three or better.
• The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in AP United States History with a score of four or better.
• The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) American Government Exam with a score of 50 or better.
• The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) History of the United States I Exam with a score of 50 or better.

[Note: All approved accelerated credit is listed in the Credit-By-Exam Equivalencies. The Credit-by-Exam section of the Florida State Articulation Committee website provides further details.]