Program of Study
USF Tampa - Marine Biology - Transfer Plan
College of Natural Sciences
FTMABIO-TR
Interim Dean
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
(727) 398-8288
This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (FTMABIO-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into the Biology baccalaureate program at USF Tampa (CIP Code 26.0101) with a concentration in Marine Biology. Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).
Fuse Program Information Students must declare their enrollment in the Fuse Program before completing 30 credit hours. Students in the Fuse Program must meet certain eligibility criteria to ensure their guaranteed admission to their intended program: minimum GPA, completing the courses outlined in the Academic Pathway, completing all State Mandated Prerequisites, and graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. To declare enrollment in the Fuse Program, or to check eligibility status, please make an appointment with your academic advisor. A list of fuse majors can be found at www.spcollege.edu/fuse.
- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required.
Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required.
Completing INR 2002/H or WOH 2040 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement.
Completing AMH 2020/H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
Completing AMH 2010/H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
*** Effective Fall 2024, SYG 2000 will no longer satisfy the General Education Social and Behavioral Science Core requirement. Students who have successfully completed SYG 2000 prior to Fall 2024 will satisfy the Social and Behavioral Science Core.
Complete 3 credits.
Minimum grade of “C” required.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020, or MUL 1010 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement.
Complete an additional 3 credits from either Humanities and Fine Arts Core or Humanities and Fine Arts Elective course options.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing REL 2300/H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement.
No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) or by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses.
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced World View coursework. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
This degree program requires a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language in high school OR two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). Students completing AMH 2010/H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60-credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree. The State Mandated Prerequisites above will satisfy 18-22 of these credits. The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits. The college-level course (credits) used to satisfy the Enhanced World View requirement and Civic Literacy requirement will be counted as Elective credits UNLESS counted in another General Education Requirement.