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Why Seminole State? Affordable tuition: Earn a state university education at about half the cost. Small class sizes: With classes of 30 or less, you don’t have to learn in an auditorium. Online degree option: The courses for our A.A. degree are offered in person and online, so you can study when and where you want.
Whether you’re transferring to a university or pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Construction here at Seminole State, you’ll have the solid foundation needed to prepare you for a career in this high-demand field. Why Seminole State? Affordable tuition: Earn a state university education at about half the cost.
This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for A.A. degree seeking students and the Florida state civic literacy requirement per Florida Statues Section 1007.25 for all students. In this course, basic aspects of the federal government are studied.
This class satisfies the General Education State Core Science requirement for A.A. degree seeking students. This is a one-semester course for the non-science major designed to meet the General Education requirement for the A.A. degree. Presumes no chemistry or mathematics background.
The A.A. degree provides the courses of study equivalent to those offered in the freshman and sophomore years at Florida's state colleges and universities. The A.A. degree requirements consist of 36 credit hours of general education and 24 credit hours of electives.
Complete a minimum 120 credits or as designated by program academic hours with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 excluding courses designated by an asterisk (*) in the course description section of this catalog (college preparatory level courses, technical non-transfer and vocational level courses).
In the eyes of the federal student aid program, a grade of “D” is passing. Note: Some courses have prerequisites of a minimum grade of “C” earned in the prerequisite course. Federal financial aid is intended to help students attend college with the goal of completing a credential.
With Honors - A general weighted average (GWA) of not lower than 1.75, with no grade lower than 2.0 in any subject. With High Honors - A general weighted average (GWA) of not lower than 1.5, with no grade lower than 1.75 in any subject.
High Honors: Current-year non-weighted GPA of 3.30 – 3.89 (average course grades of 3.50-3.74 for the year). Honors: Current-year non-weighted GPA of 2.70 – 3.29 (average course grades of 3.00 – 3.49 for the year).
An increasingly common college academic policy, grade forgiveness (or sometimes called grade replacement) allows students who retake courses to replace the old grades with the new grades in GPA calculations.
a 2.5 unweighted GPAObtain high school approval and parent/guardian approval if required. Have a 2.5 unweighted GPA. Have a high school transcript on file in the Seminole State Enrollment Services/Registrar Office. Have college placement test scores.
Incomplete Grade The student must be unable to complete the course due to extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control. The student must provide the appropriate documentation. The instructor will determine a reasonable amount of time for the student to complete the remaining course requirements.
This course covers the application of instructional design principles for the use of technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. The course includes hands-on experience with educational media, emerging technologies and hardware, software and peripheral for the personal computer as well as data-driven decision-making processes. Identification of appropriate software for classroom applications, classroom procedures for integrating technologies with emphasis on legal and ethical use and effective instructional strategies for teachers and students with regard to research, analysis and demonstration of technology will be covered. Students will be provided with an overview of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Common Core State Standards and the National Educational Technology Standards.
A minimum of 8 hours of field-based experience that allows you to see developmental principles in action as you observe children from infancy through adolescence is required.
Learning style theory will be applied in the adult setting as well as evaluation tools for determining the success of instruction to adults. To promote students' participation and interest, educators will learn to use games and competitions to motivate and engage students.
Students will follow the catalog requirements of the semester in which the change of program plan takes effect and must complete the program within five years.
The catalog considered "in effect" and binding on the student is one of the following: The catalog semester/program plan under which a student originally enrolled and must graduate or complete his or her program within five years from the initial semester of enrollment.
The catalog semester in which a student changes or begins a new program plan. A student may change his or her program plan prior to the first day of classes of a semester. Once classes for the semester begin, any requested program changes will be processed and effective for the next semester.
The student is not eligible for graduation until all grades of "I," "IP" and "NG" have been removed from the academic record, unless documented by the previous institution that it is a final grade. A student must be enrolled in college-level coursework at the College during the semester that he/she graduates.
Students are responsible for meeting the requirements for graduation or program completion as set forth in the College catalog and any published changes for their specified catalog term prior to applying for graduation. The catalog considered "in effect" and binding on the student is one of the following:
The College reserves the right to change the curriculum as necessary. Some courses or programs may be discontinued. The College does not guarantee the courses will always be available. Students enrolled in programs where curriculum is determined by state legislation, rule, licensing and/or accrediting agencies or students enrolled in programs ...
The College will not change the student's program plan if it is not accurate. Academic record holds may prevent the release of transcripts, diplomas, or related credentials, if outstanding obligations to the College are not satisfied prior to graduation.
Being prepared for any emergency situation is extremely important, and these preparations can make the difference between life and death. Students in this course will learn about the different disasters that could take place, and how to prepare for each one.
Who doesn’t love watching movies for course credit? This course was made for you. Students will watch and discuss films from around the world, and their impact on society.
Rock music is an iconic genre of music that changed the world with its introduction. Students in this course will learn about the basic history of rock music, and how it evolved along with the culture it was based in.
Theatre is a popular entertainment for modern Americans, but what are we missing when we go to see a broadway show? Students in this course will learn how to watch a theatre production and appreciate all of the work and talent that goes into it to its full potential.
Abnormal psychology is the study of mental disorders that plague the human race. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and brief history of each mental disease.
Cultural anthropology is the study of different cultures from around the world and their traditions. Students are encouraged to look at each culture individually without comparing it to your own or other cultures.
The environment dictates almost our entire lives, and the health of the environment plays a large part in our own health. Students in this class will learn about the different processes of the earth, and what part humans play into the current state of the ecosystem.