Associate in Arts Program

A student wishing to transfer to an upper-division university should be enrolled in courses leading to the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.). The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year bachelor’s degree. Florida Gateway College offers a wide range of preprofessional courses designed to prepare students to transfer to upper-division universities.

The transfer articulation agreement between state universities in Florida and Florida College System (FCS) institutions allows each FCS institution to develop its own general education requirements and determine what electives are allowed for the granting of the Associate in Arts degree. A student who completes the general education program at an FCS institution will not be required to complete other general education requirements at the four-year university.

A student should realize that upper-division universities also set their own academic requirements for entry into specific programs. The College will make every effort to advise a student concerning upper-division requirements for each major. However, for reliable information concerning which electives to choose while in residence at Florida Gateway College, each student is encouraged to consult with the dean, department chair, advisor or registrar of the school he or she expects to attend. Students are strongly encouraged to declare a major upon first enrolling at the College, because courses selected for electives may have to be used to meet university prerequisites to degree programs.

A student who has determined a professional program of study should become thoroughly familiar with the requirements for admission into that program at the particular four-year university to which he or she plans to transfer. The following meta-major academic pathways are established for the purpose of advising Florida College System associate degree-seeking students of the gateway courses that are aligned with their intended academic and career goals.

1. Arts, humanities, communication, and design
2. Business
3. Education
4. Health sciences
5. Industry/manufacturing and construction
6. Public safety
7. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Listed below are the FGC General Learning Outcomes to be mastered by all students who complete an Associates degree program.

1. Communication
   Students will effectively communicate through oral or written skills.
2. Critical Thinking
   Students will logically evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information.
3. Quantitative Reasoning
   Students will apply mathematical concepts and reasoning to draw valid conclusions.
4. Scientific Reasoning
   Students will apply empirical evidence to evaluate natural phenomena.
5. Information Literacy
   Students will locate, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically.
6. Cultural Awareness
   Students will explain cultural characteristics, differences, and interconnections.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Cost of Attendance