Testing Information at Seminole State College
Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) Assessment
The Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) Assessment is required as part of the Associate of Arts (AA degree) pathway beginning Fall 2021.
Students are encouraged to take this exam while currently enrolled in AMH 2020 or POS 2041.
The test includes 80 multiple-choice questions and four sections with 20 questions in each section (American Democracy, United States Constitution, Founding Documents, and Landmark Impact on Law and Society).
The FCLE is untimed and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.
There is no fee assessed for this exam and you are allowed to retest if needed every 7 (seven) days.
A passing score of 48 out of 80 (60%) is needed to fulfill this requirement.
Students must sit for the test in one of the campus testing centers and must make an appointment.
- SSC Assessment and Testing CenterLocate the SSC Testing Center to take the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) Assessment
- SSC Academic Advising and CounselingConnect with your assigned advisor for additional information regarding this graduation requirement.
- FAQs for the FCLE TestAccess answers for some of the most asked Civic Literacy questions.
- 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 ItemsThe 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]