Civic Literacy Proficiency Requirement

(a) Successfully pass (with a grade of C or higher) either POS 2041 American Government or AMH 2020 Modern American History 

OR

(b) Achieve the standard score on one of the following assessments:

(a) Successfully pass (with a grade of C or higher) either POS 2041 American Government or AMH 2020 Modern American History 

AND

(b) Achieve the standard score on one of the following assessments:

(a) Successfully pass (with a grade of C or higher) either POS 2041 American Government or AMH 2020 Modern American History 

AND

(b) Achieve the standard score on one of the following assessments:

Note: Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, students who earned a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination while in high school are exempt from the postsecondary civic literacy assessment requirement.

Note: Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, credits earned through authorized acceleration mechanisms in s. 1007.27, F.S., will count toward the civic literacy competency requirement.

To prepare for the FCLE, the following study materials are recommended for review:

• HCC Civics Literacy LibGuide
• Florida DOE Sample Test and Info
• FCLE Sample Items
  FCLEsampleitem.pdf
• Supplemental Guide for the FCLE
  SuppGuide.pdf
• American Government
  modernstates.org/course/american-government
  Note: This Modern States online course will also prepare you to take the CLEP. Students passing the CLEP do not need to complete the FCLE.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Civics Review
  www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf
• America’s Founding Documents
  www.archives.gov/founding-docs
• Landmark Supreme Court Cases
  www.landmarkcases.org
• U.S. Constitution and Amendments
  constitutionus.com
• Florida Civic Literacy Flashcards
  https://quizlet.com/689908358/st-petersburg-college-civic-literacy-flashcards/?x=1jqt

Additional civic literacy resources can be found here: www.fldoe.org/civicliteracy.

When should I take the Florida Civics Literacy Exam (FCLE)?
Passing the FCLE is a graduation requirement. We recommend you complete it in your first year. If you are registered in either POS 2041 or AMH 2020, we recommend taking the exam directly after completing the course.

What is a passing score on the FCLE?
You must correctly answer 48 out of the 80 questions (60%) to satisfy this graduation requirement.

Is there a charge for the FCLE?
No, the exam is offered free of charge.

Can I retake the exam if I do not pass?
Yes, you may.  You must wait at least 72 hours before retaking the exam to allow for appointment setting and to prepare for your retake.

I was previously enrolled as a dual enrollment student. Do I need to take the FCLE?
The new civic literacy requirement applies to students who are entered into the AA. program during fall 2018 and this includes dual enrolled students. Depending on when you enrolled in Dual Enrollment you may need to take only the course or the course and the exam.  See the information at the top of this page for more details.

I am a transfer student, do I need to take the FCLE?
The new civic literacy requirement applies to students who are entering into A.A. and baccalaureate programs under the 2021-22 catalog year and students entering into A.S. programs during the 2022-23 catalog year, regardless of prior postsecondary coursework. This includes transfer students.

I am an out-of-state or international student, do I need to take the FCLE?
Yes, this graduation requirement includes students from out-of-state and international students.

I passed the FCLE prior to graduating from a Florida public high school or while enrolled at another Florida public university or college. How do I notify HCC of my scores?
If you have completed the FCLE at a Florida public high school, college or university, it will be reflected on your official transcript. Make sure to have your transcript sent to HCC electronically via FASTER to update your records with us. More transcript information is available here.