Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) Assessment Resources
The State of Florida requires that all students graduating from Seminole State College of Florida and other institutions in the Florida College System (FCS), as well as from any State University System (SUS) institution, fulfill a Civic Literacy Competency requirement prior to submitting an Intent to Graduate form in the term they plan to graduate.
Please refer to the online catalog for a complete listing of all the courses and alternative ways to satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
- Catalog: Civic Literacy Requirement The State of Florida requires that all students graduating from Seminole State College of Florida and other institutions in the Florida College System (FCS), as well as from any State University System (SUS) institution, fulfill a Civic Literacy Competency requirement prior to submitting an Intent to Graduate form in the term they plan to graduate. Beginning in Fall 2018, students entering a Florida public institution as a Associate in Arts and bachelor’s degree-seeking First-Time-In-College (FTIC) student needed to demonstrate civic literacy through either taking a certain course or passing an exam.
- A.A. Degree General Education Requirements Seminole State College’s associate in arts and bachelor’s degree seeking students entering the Florida College System as FTIC in 2018-2019 -2020-2021 must satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement by completing a course or assessment. The Civic Literacy requirement for associate in arts and bachelor’s degree seeking students entering the Florida College System in 2021-2022 must be satisfied by completing a course and assessment. The Civic Literacy requirement must be completed prior to submitting an Intent to Graduate form in the term of intended graduation. Please refer to the online catalog for a complete listing of all the courses and alternative ways to satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
- Supplemental Guide for the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) - PDFThe purpose of this supplemental guide is to orient faculty and students to the types of questions and content covered on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination. [PDF file]
- Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) Sample Items - PDFThe purpose of these sample test materials is to orient faculty and students to the types of questions on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination. [PDF File]
FCLE Review Sessions
SPRING 2024 SESSIONS
Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) - Review Sessions
with Dr. Brooke Allen (Social Science) | Allenbt@seminolestate.edu
Monday, January 29th from 12:30-1:30 | January 29 / Raider Connect
Monday, February 26th from 12:30-1:30 | February 26 / Raider Connect
Monday, April 8th from 12:30-1:30 | April 8 / Raider Connect
Prepare for the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) at these FREE workshops.
Review the four civic literacy competencies included in the required exam with SSC professors.
Bring cell phones or other personal mobile devices to participate in this interactive review session.
Sponsored by Social Sciences + Humanities, History and Modern Languages + College Libraries.
The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) Assessment is required as part of the Associate of Arts (AA degree) and Baccalaureate pathways beginning Fall 2021 and the Associate in Science (AS Degree)/Associate in Applied Science (AAS Degree) beginning Fall 2022. Students are encouraged to take this exam while currently enrolled in AMH 2020 or POS 2041.
