A.A. General Education Requirements

Polk Community College requires A.A. students to earn 36 semester hours of appropriate course work in specified areas. Some A.A. programs have modified general education requirements. Please consult with an Academic Advisor for the general education requirements of your specific degree program.
Communications (9 credit hours)
Concentrates on writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills.
Required:

ENC 1101 ENC 1102 ENC 1141

College Composition I College Composition II Introduction to Literature

Mathematics (6 credit hours)
Develops mastery of quantitative skills.
Satisfactory completion of two courses from the following:

MAC 1105 MGF 1106 MGF 1107 MAC 1114 MAC 1140 MAC 2233 MAC 2234 MAC 2311 MAC 2312 STA 2023

College Algebra Mathematics for Liberal Arts I Mathematics for Liberal Arts II Trigonometry Precalculus Algebra Applied Calculus I Applied Calculus II Calculus I Calculus II Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Humanities (6 credit hours)
Explores humanity's common heritage and fosters acquisition of humane values.
Required:

HUM 2020 And one of the following: AML 2010 or 2021 ARH 1050 ART 1201C ART 1300C ART 2110C ENL 2000 or 2022 HUM 2250 HUM 2310 LIT 1201 LIT 2090 MUL 1010 ORI 2001 PGY 1100C PHI 2010 PHI 2100 PHI 2600 THE 1030

Introduction to Humanities Survey/American Literature Introduction to Art History I Design I Drawing and Composition I Ceramics I Survey/British Literature Contemporary Humanities Mythology Current Interest Themes in Literature Contemporary Literature Music Appreciation Oral Interpretation Photography I Introduction to Philosophy Logic Ethics Introduction to Dramatic Art I

Social Sciences (6 credit hours)
Provides students with a perspective of the evolution and nature of their role in society.
Required:
Satisfactory completion of one course from each part is required:
Part 1

ANT 1000 PSY 2012 SYG 2000

General Anthropology General Psychology Introduction to Sociology

Part 2

AMH 1010 AMH 1020 ECO 1000 ECO 2013 ECO2023 POS 1112 POS 2041 WOH 1012 WOH 1022

U.S. History: 1607-1877 U.S. History: 1877-Today Introduction to Economics Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics State and Local Government American National Government World Civilization: To 1500 World Civilization: From 1500

Natural Sciences (9 credit hours)
Emphasizes an understanding of and responsibility for students' natural and technical environment and the need to maintain fitness and general health.
Required:
Satisfactory completion of part 1 and 7 credit hours from part 2. One course from part 2 must have a lab component.
Part 1

HLP 1081

Wellness Concepts

Part 2

AST 1002 or GLY 1001 or PSC 1121 BSC 1005C or BSC 1010C BSC 1011C BSC 2085C BSC 2086C CHM 1025C CHM 1045C CHM 1046C PHY 2001C PHY 2048C PHY 2049C PHY 2053C PHY 2054C

Discovering the Universe Survey of Earth Science Survey of Physical Science Survey of Biological Science Principles of Biology I Principles of Biology II Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Introduction to Chemistry General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Basic Concepts of Physics General Physics I with Calculus General Physics II with Calculus General Physics I General Physics II

Associate in Arts Degree Programs

The following is a list of A.A. programs for which specific plans have been developed by PCC on the basis of information provided by Florida public universities. These program plans are available in the advising offices. Other plans can be developed for college programs not included here. Advisors have information from all public universities on every program offered. See Appendix E for the PCC to State University Transfer Matrix.
Liberal Arts

1000

Liberal Arts Including the following university programs: African-American Studies American Studies (USA) Asian Studies Criminal Justice Studies English, General English, Literature Environmental and Urban Systems Humanities Independent Studies Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences International Relations Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Legal Assisting Liberal Arts and Sciences New College Russian and East European Studies Social Science Speech Pathology and Audiology Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Women's Studies

1090 1100

Liberal Arts - Florida Southern College General Transfer - Florida Southern College

Agribusiness and Agriculture

1200	Animal Science Including the following university programs: Animal Science Dairy Science Poultry Science
1210	Plant Science Including the following university programs: Agronomy and Crop Science Plant Science
1220 1230 1240 1245 1247 1250 1260 1300	Soils Science Horticulture Science Food Science Dietetics Nutritional Sciences Agriculture Science  Agriculture Economics Citrus and Environmental Horticulture - Florida Southern College

Architecture and Construction

1400	Design in Architecture Studies

Business and Management

1500

Business Administration Including the following university programs: Accounting Business Aministration and Management Business, General Business Managerial Economics Business Marketing Management Economics - Business Finance, General Financial Service Hospitality Administration/Management (FSU, UCF) Human Resources Management Insurance and Risk Management International Business Management Management Info Systems/Business Data Process Management Science Real Estate Transportation Management

1550 1555 1560 1570

Business Administration - Florida Southern College  Accounting - Florida Southern College  Business Administration - Warner Southern College  Business Administration - Webber College

Computer and Information Sciences

1700	Computer Information Including the following university programs: Computer Information Systems Information Science Systems
1725	Computer Science

Education
Elementary Education

2000	Elementary Education Including the following university programs: Education of the Blind and Visually Handicapped Education of the Emotionally Handicapped Education of the Mentally Handicapped Education of Specific Learning Disabled Elementary Teacher Education Pre-Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher Education Special Education, General
2050	Education - Florida Southern College

Secondary Education

2190 2200 2210  2220 2225 2230 2240 2250 2260 2265 2280 2290 2300

Agricultural Teacher Ed (Vocational) Biology Teacher Education Business Teacher Education (Vocational) Chemistry Teacher Education Dance/Drama Education English Teacher Education Foreign Language Teacher Education Home Economics Teacher Education Mathematics Teacher Education Music Teacher Ed Physics Teacher Education Science/Math Teacher Education (FSU) Social Studies Teacher Education

Engineering

2500	Engineering - Track I Including the following university programs: Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering
2505	Engineering - Track II Including the following university programs: Agricultural Engineering Engineering, General Nuclear Engineering
2510  2515 2520 2525 2550  2575	Chemical Engineering Environmental Health Engineering Computer Engineering Computer and Information Engineering Engineering Information Systems (USF) Surveying

Engineering Technology

2600 2610 2625 2650 2655 2675

Civil Engineering Technology Construction Engineering Technology Design Engineering Technology Electronic Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Tech Industrial/Manufacturing Technology

Foreign Languages

2800	Foreign Languages Including the following university programs: Foreign Language/Multiple French German Linguistics Spanish

Health Professions and Related Sciences

2900 2905 2910 2920 2925 2930 2940 2950 2955 2970 2975 2980 2990

Addiction Studies Community Health Health Information Management Health/Health Services Administration Health Sciences (BS) Medical Technology Nursing Pharmacy Physical Therapy Radiologic Technology Rehabilitative Services Respiratory Therapy Dietetics/Nutritional Services

Independent/Interdisciplinary Studies

3000 3020 3040 3060

Economics and Policy Specialization Environmental Management Human Resources Development Waste Management & Utilization & Water Management

Mass Communications and Rhetoric

3500	Mass Communications Including the following university programs: Advertising Journalism Magazine Production Mass Communications Public Relations and Organizational Communication Radio and TV Broadcasting Rhetorical Speech and Communication
3520	Mass Communications - Florida Southern College

Mathematics and Statistics

3600	Mathematics and Statistics Including the following university programs: Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Sciences Mathematics, General Statistics

Parks and Recreation

3700 3720 3740 3760 3780

Exercise Science/Wellness Leisure Services - Management Leisure Services - Professional Natural Resources Therapeutic Recreation

Philosophy and Religion

3800	Philosophy and Religion Including the following university programs: Philosophy Philosophy and Religion Religious Studies

Sciences

3900 3950	Astronomy/Atmospheric Science & Meteorology Biological Science Including the following university programs: Biochemistry Biology, General Ecology (Limnology) Marine/Aquatic Biology Microbiology/Bacteriology Plant Pathology
3975	Biological and Physical Sciences Including the following university programs: Track 1: Biology and Chemistry Track 2: Biology and Computer Science Track 3: Biology and Mathematics Track 4: Biology and Physics Track 5: Chemistry and Mathematics Track 6: Chemistry and Physics Track 7: Earth Science and Physics Track 8: Mathematics and Physics
4000 4050 4100 4200 4250 4255 4260 4300 4350 4400	Botany or Zoology Chemical Sciences Chemistry Entomology Environmental Sciences Wildlife Biology and Conservation Forest Resources and Conservation Forensic Science Physics Radiation Physics

Social Sciences

4500 4550 4650 4700 4750 4800 4850 4900 4925

Economics - Social Science Geography History Political Science and Government Psychology/Social Psychology Public Administration Social Work Sociology Human Services

Visual and Performing Arts

3100	Art Including the following university programs: Art, General Studio/Fine Art Art History and Appreciation
3200	Music Including the following university programs: Music, General Music History and Appreciation Music Performance Music Composition Jazz Studies Music/Music Theory

A Bachelor's degree is required in a field of interest for the following majors: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, and Pre-Veterinarian. A student may take pre-admission requirements at a community college.

Associate in Science Degree and Certificate Programs

The purpose of the Associate in Science Degree and Certificate programs is to prepare students for employment and advanced education. The programs of study leading to the Associate in Science Degree consist of specialized courses in one of the occupational fields and the general education requirements which are discussed in this section.
The Director of the Division in which a program is offered is authorized to make appropriate and necessary substitutions in a student's program. The General Education requirements may not be reduced. Upon approval, practicum and seminar courses are administered by the instructor directly involved with a specific program. No credit toward the A.S. degree is allowed for a practicum or seminar course unless it is in a student's major field of study.
Because of the changes in the world of work, PCC changes the requirements of occupational programs to keep up with modern technology. As a consequence, the College may change or discontinue any program. In the event of such a change, the College makes every effort to ensure currently enrolled students an efficient transition and completion of the selected program.
Some programs are designed so that a "PCC Certificate" is awarded upon completion of certain designated courses. These certificate programs are described in the program outlines.
A.S. General Education Requirements
To fulfill general education requirements in an A.S. degree program, students must complete appropriate course work or demonstrate competence as indicated in each of the programs of study.
A minimum of one course must be successfully completed in each of the designated areas of study. Specific courses meeting this requirement are listed in each of the A.S. degree programs.
Program specific educational outcomes are found in the appropriate course materials.
NOTE: In A.S. programs where a requirement is designated as an area elective (example: "Science Elective") refer to the course listing under the A.A. General Education requirements to determine which course satisfies the requirement.
Limited Access A.S. And Certificate Programs
There are additional admission requirements for Nursing, Paramedic, Radiologic Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Health Information Technology as indicated in the program descriptions. Additional information is available from Advisors.

A.S. Degree and Certificate Programs

Complete program requirements for each program are listed on the following pages. Many courses in these programs must be taken in sequential order. Some courses, especially higher-level technical courses, are not offered every term. It is important that you plan your program carefully and consult an Advisor.
Accounting Technology
Program #5020
The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for careers in government, non-profit accounting, public accounting firms, and private industry. The program is also of value to the small business owner.
Students scoring below required levels on state mandated placement tests in English, reading and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate College Preparatory course(s) before enrolling in some program requirement courses.

		Credits Required
General Education Requirements			17
Communications Enc 1101	College Composition I	3
Mathematics (one course) MAT 1033 MTB 1103	Intermediate Algebra or higher Business Mathematics	3
Humanities HUM 2020	Introduction to Humanities	3
Social Sciences (one course) PSY 2012 SYG 2000	General Psychology Introduction to Sociology	3
Natural Sciences (one course) BSC 1005C PSC 1121 GLY 1001	Survey of Biological Science Survey of Physical Science Survey of Earth Science	3
Health HLP 1081	Wellness Concepts	2
Program Requirements			36
ACG 2001 GEB 1011 ACG 2011 ACG 2100 ECO 2013 TAX 2000 ACG 2110 ACG 2071 BUL 2241 ACG 2450	Principles of Financial Accounting I Introduction to Business Principles of Financial Accounting II Intermediate Accounting I Principles of Macroeconomics Income Tax Accounting Intermediate Accounting II Managerial Accounting Business Law Microcomputer Accounting	3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Program Requirement Option A		3
CGS 1100 CGS 1061C	Business Applications on Microcomputers or Introduction to Computers and Information Systems	3
Program Requirement Option B
ENC 2210 OST 1335	Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing or Business Communications	3
Program Options			11
CGS 1061C ECO 2023 INP 1301 MKA 2511 MKA 2021 MKA 2041 MAR 2011 FIN 2000 MAN 2021 MAN 2300 BAN 1004 CGS 1510C COP 1701C OST 1142C SPC 1600	Introduction to Computers and Information Systems Principles of Microeconomics   Human Relations in Business and Industry Advertising Principles of Selling Principles of Retailing Principles of Marketing Principles of Finance Principles of Management Principles of Personnel Management Principles of Bank Operations Electronic Spreadsheets I Data Base Programming I Microcomputer Keyboarding I Speech Communications	3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Total Program Hours ________________________________________________________________________________ 64

Business Administration and Management
Program #5040
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in mid-management positions in a variety of business environments or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in management occupations. This program is structured to provide a broad understanding of business administration principles and the basic techniques and skills for efficient and effective application.
Students scoring below required levels on state mandated placement tests in English, reading, and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate College Preparatory course(s) before enrolling in some program requirement courses.

Early Childhood Education and Management
Program #5320
This program is designed to provide classroom and practical experience for teachers of young children to meet the emotional, creative, social, intellectual, and physical needs of children in the preschool arena. The program prepares students for employment as managers, directors, coordinators and teachers in child care/child development centers, preschools, and other programs for young children. This program includes State of Florida CDA (Child Development Associate) Equivalent training and certification.
Students scoring below required levels on state mandated placement tests in English, reading, and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate College Preparatory course(s) before enrolling in some program requirement courses.

		Credits Required
General Education Requirements			17
Communications ENC 1101	College Composition I	3
Mathematics (one course) MAT 1033 MTB 1103	Intermediate Algebra or higher Business Math	3
Humanities (one course) HUM 2020 ART 1201C ART 1300C ART 2110C ART 2330C ART 2400C ART 2510C ART 2540C	Introduction to Humanities Design I Drawing and Composition I Ceramics I Figure Drawing I Print Making I Painting I Watercolors I	3
Social Sciences PSY 2012	General Psychology	3
Natural Sciences (one course) BSC 1005C PSC 1121 GLY 1001	Survey of Biological Science Survey of Physical Science Survey of Earth Science	3
Health HLP 1081	Wellness Concepts	2
Program Requirements			36
CHD 1104 CHD 1380 CHD 1430 CHD 1440 DEP 2004 CHD 2260 CHD 2320 CHD 2322 CHD 2801 CHD 2831 CHD 2841 CHD 2940	Introduction to Early Childhood Education Facilitating Development Observing Children Early Childhood Practicum Human Development Child Growth and Development Early Childhood Curriculum Curriculum Activities for Young Children Program Management Child Care Center Services Professionalism Internship	3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Program Requirement Options			6
ACG 2001 CGS 1061C EDF 1005 EDG 2701 EME 2040 MAN 2021 MAN 2300 SPC 1600	Principles of Financial Accounting I 3 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems 3 Introduction to Education 3 Teaching Diverse Populations 3 Introduction to Educational Technology 3 Principles of Management 3 Principles of Personnel Management 3 Speech Communications 3
Electives Any course approved as an elective.			4
Total Program Hours_________________________________________________________________________________  63

Emergency Medical Services
Program #5450
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to prepare students for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medicine. Various health care providers work in the fast paced EMS environment. The First Responder is the first level EMS care provider. The First Responder provides initial, "hands-on" emergent care until the next level of EMS provider, the Emergency Medical Technician arrives on the scene in a Basic Life Support Ambulance.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the second level care provider in the EMS career ladder. EMT's provide basic life support measures that include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), oxygen therapy, shock prevention, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization, and vehicle extrication.
The Paramedic is the third tier care provider in the EMS career ladder. The Paramedic arrives at the emergency scene in an Advanced Life Support ambulance and assumes patient care duties from the EMT. The Paramedic functions as the out-of-hospital team leader by coordinating care provided by the First Responders and EMT's. Paramedics are licensed EMT's who are trained in advanced life support measures such as venipuncture, intravenous therapy, endotracheal intubation, medication administration, arrhythmia interpretation, cardioversion, and defibrillation.
The EMS Degree program is designed as a career option for professional employed in EMS or public safety careers. Promotion in EMS or public safety fields frequently requires individuals to possess an AS Degree. The AS Degree in EMS requires completion of the First Responder, Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic certificates. Typically EMS professionals with an AS Degree work in educational, administrative or advanced clinical settings. Work sites for EMS personnel are in fire departments, EMS services (public and private), hospital emergency departments, industrial health and safety and other public safety agencies.

Pre-requisites
Each program (certificate) has individual entrance requirements as described in each certificate. Please see the EMT and Paramedic certificate for specific pre-requisites. Student's scoring below required levels on State mandated placement tests in english, reading and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate college preparatory course(s) before enrolling in some program courses.

Potential Earnings
Salaries of professionals with an AS degree are influenced by the agency employed and the experience of the individual. Salaries range between $23,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually.

Program Cost
The approximate cost to complete the AS Degree is $3,600.00. This includes course fees, lab fees, books, uniforms and other estimated costs.
Program Curriculum

		Credits Required
General Education Requirements			19
Communications ENC1101	College Composition I	3
Mathematics MAT1033	Intermediate Algebra or higher	3
Humanities HUM2020	Introduction to Humanities	3
Social Sciences (one course) PSY2012 SYG2000	General Psychology Introduction to Sociology	3
Natural Sciences BSC1084C	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	5
Health HLP1801	Wellness Concepts	2
Program Requirements			54
SPC1300 HSC1531 HSC2532 EMS1059 EMS1059L EMS1159 EMS1159L EMS2294 EMS2294L EMS2295 EMS2295L EMS2296 EMS2296L	Interpersonal Communications Medical Terminology Advanced Medical Terminology First Responder First Responder Lab Emergency Medical Technology EMT Lab/Clinical Paramedic I Paramedic I Lab/Clinical Paramedic II Paramedic II Lab/Clinical Paramedic III Paramedic III Lab/Clinical	3 2 2 2 1 6 4 8 4 8 4 6 4
Total Program Hours ___________________________________________________________________________________73
Also see EMT and Paramedic Certificates