Associate in Arts with Honors, A.A.
The Honors Program at SFSC is a two-year academic program leading to the A.A. degree with Honors Program endorsement. When you complete the Honors Program at SFSC, you will be better prepared for successful transfer to limited-access and selective programs at four-year colleges and universities.
To earn the Honors Program endorsement, you must take at least one quarter of your total credit hours in honors courses, developing independence, critical thought, and resilience. You will take a research-oriented interdisciplinary seminar and a leadership course, in addition to general education and pre-major courses.
Throughout, you will receive intensive, transfer-oriented advising and mentoring. You will participate in poster sessions and presentations at undergraduate conferences statewide, and engage in at least 25 hours of service-learning in the community or 25 hours of undergraduate research. Activities in the Honors Ambassadors SGA club promote fellowship among students.
As an honors student in good standing, you will receive the Edward K. Roberts book scholarship of $250 in fall and spring terms. Honors students receive special recognition at the Commencement ceremonies and wear special regalia.
Admission to the Honors Program is selective, so you must complete a special application to be considered. To apply, contact a counselor at 863-784-7131 for an appointment, or visit the Advising and Counseling Center on the Highlands Campus, Building B, Suite 152.
Admissions Requirements:
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Grade Point Average (GPA) - The student’s GPA must be at or above ONE of the following levels: |
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High school cumulative GPA of 3.5 (unweighted); or |
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Rank at top 10% of high school class; or |
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College cumulative GPA of 3.3 in at least 12 hours of college credit courses. |
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NOTE: If a student has taken 12 hours or more of college credit courses, the college cumulative GPA will be used for admissions purposes. |
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Test Scores - The applicant must have test scores at or above ONE of the following levels: |
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SAT I® Reasoning Test: Combined score of 1100 or higher in mathematics and evidence-based reading and writing; or |
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ACT: Composite score of 25 or higher; or |
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PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test): Reading: minimum score 120; Writing: minimum score 120; or |
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Petition by letter to the Honors Council for exemption from the test score requirement, accompanied by two letters of recommendation from College instructors. This option requires a personal interview with the Honors Council. |
Admissions for Dual Enrollment Students
All SFSC honors courses are open to dual enrollment students. If a dual enrollment student matriculates at SFSC after high school graduation, all Honors Program courses completed with a grade of B or higher will count toward the requirements for graduation from the Honors Program. The student’s high school guidance counselor should contact the honors counselor or director prior to enrolling the student in an Honors Program course.
Graduation Requirements
The Honors Program graduate must:
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Complete at least 15 honors credit hours which include three hours of IDH 2001 -IDH 2006 , The Honors Seminar I-VI, with a grade of B or higher. |
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Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. |
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Demonstrate the ability to make successful oral presentations. |
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Document 25 hours of service-learning or 25 hours of undergraduate research. |
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Complete all additional requirements for the A.A. degree. |
The following honors courses are currently offered through the Division of Arts and Sciences:
English and Writing:
| AML 2010 |
Honors American Literature I |
| AML 2020 |
Honors American Literature II |
| CRW 2001 |
Honors Creative Writing |
| ENC 1101 |
Honors Freshman English I |
| ENC 1102 |
Honors Freshman English II |
| ENL 2012 |
Honors British Literature I |
| ENL 2022 |
Honors British Literature II |
| LIT 2110 |
Honors World Literature I |
| LIT 2120 |
Honors World Literature II |
Social and Behavioral Sciences:
| CLP 2140 |
Honors Abnormal Psychology |
| ECO 2013 |
Honors Macroeconomics |
| POS 1041 |
Honors American Government |
| SPC 2608 |
Honors Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
| SYG 2000 |
Honors General Sociology |
Humanities and General Studies:
| ART 2939 |
Honors Special Topics in Art |
| HUM 2020 |
Honors Introduction to Humanities |
| HUM 2210 |
Honors Humanities Survey I |
| HUM 2230 |
Honors Humanities Survey II |
| IDH 1107 |
Honors The Competitive Edge |
| IDH 1921 |
Honors Symposium I |
| IDH 2001 |
Honors Seminar I |
| IDH 2002 |
Honors Seminar II |
| IDH 2003 |
Honors Seminar III |
| IDH 2004 |
Honors Seminar IV |
| IDH 2005 |
Honors Seminar V |
| IDH 2006 |
Honors Seminar VI |
| IDH 2122 |
Interdisciplinary Honors BioArt I |
| IDH 2124 |
Interdisciplinary Honors BioArt II |
| IDH 2930 |
Honors Special Topics in Interdisciplinary |
| PHI 2010 |
Honors Introduction to Philosophy |
| SLS 1106 |
Honors First-Year Experience Seminar |
| SPN 2200 |
Honors Spanish Literature and Film |
Mathematics and the Sciences:
| BSC 1010C |
Honors General Biology I |
| BSC 1011C |
Honors General Biology II |
| BSC 1085C |
Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BSC 1086C |
Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| CHM 2045 |
Honors General Chemistry I |
| CHM 2046 |
Honors General Chemistry II |
| CHM 2210 |
Honors Organic Chemistry I |
| CHM 2211 |
Honors Organic Chemistry II |
| CHM 2932 |
Honors Special Topics in Chemistry |
| MAC 2311 |
Honors Calculus I with Analytic Geometry |
| MCB 2010C |
Honors Microbiology |
| PHY 2048C |
Honors General Physics with Calculus I |
| PHY 2049C |
Honors General Physics with Calculus II |
| PHY 2053C |
Honors General Physics I |
| PHY 2054C |
Honors General Physics II |
| PHY 2936 |
Honors Special Topics in Physics |
| STA 2023 |
Honors Elementary Statistics |
NOTE: For more information, consult the honors program director at 863-784-7362.
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