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Requirements and facts about taking the FCLE
Tanica F. Devaughn and Lisa Taylor
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
In this chapter you will learn:
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- Requirements for taking and passing the FCLE
- FAQs about the exam
- Suggested resources
Chapter Content
The following PowerPoint presentation given by the Assessment and Certification Center at FSCJ on September 18, 2024, highlights test requirements and scheduling options
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
- Ways to fulfill the Florida Literacy requirement:
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- Successful completion of either:
- POSX041 American Government; or
- AMH020 Introductory Survey Since 1877; or
- AMHX010 Introductory Survey to 1877
- AND achieving the standard score on one of the following assessments:
- A minimum score of 60% (48/80) on the FCLE or
- A minimum score of 4 on the AP United States History exam or
- A minimum score of 3 on the AP Government and Politics: United States exam
- Alternatively, the following exams will complete both the course and the test requirements:
- History of the United States I CLEP exam – minimum score of 50 ($)
- American Government CLEP exam – minimum score of 50 ($)
- Successful completion of either:
- Unlimited attempts of the FCLE are allowed with a 30-day waiting period between attempts
- No time limit on the FCLE
- No cost to FSCJ students for the FCLE
Additional Information
- Use this link if the PowerPoint does not load: Florida Civic Literacy Workshop presentation by the Assessment and Certification Center at FSCJ
- Additional useful links may be found in the Appendix