FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Applied Liberal Studies Certificate
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The Applied Liberal Studies Certificate program at Florida Polytechnic University is designed to enhance your communication, analytical, and conceptual skills. This 12-credit certificate focuses on developing your ability to articulate ideas clearly, apply various analytical frameworks from humanities and social sciences, and connect concepts across different fields of human experience. It aims to foster reflective learning and an understanding of how knowledge is constructed.
Curriculum
The certificate requires 12 credits. Up to 3 credits of general education humanities or social science courses can be applied. The remaining 9 credits must be from specific certificate offerings, with at least 3 credits at the 4000-level. All coursework must be completed in residence, and a grade of C or better is required in all certificate courses.
- Foundation Courses
- American History to 1877AMH 2010
- American History Since 1877AMH 2020
- Special Topics in HistoryHIS 2930
- Art AppreciationARH 2000
- Principles of MacroeconomicsECO 2013
- Principles of MicroeconomicsECO 2023
- Introduction to the HumanitiesHUM 2020
- Explorations in the HumanitiesHUM 2022
- Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in TechnologyIDS 2144
- Introduction to LiteratureLIT 2000
- Introduction to PhilosophyPHI 2010
- General PsychologyPSY 2012
- Music AppreciationMUL 2010
- American GovernmentPOS 2041
- Creative Writing WorkshopCRW 2000
- Upper Division Core
- Special Topics in HistoryHIS 3930
- Special Topics in the HumanitiesHUM 3930
- Special Topics in Literature and CultureLIT 3930
- Advanced Study in Technical and Professional WritingENC 4260
- Applied Liberal Studies SeminarIDS 4890
- Game Theory and Strategic DecisionsECO 4400
- Econometrics: Causal Inference, Panel and Survey DataECO 4422
- Special Topics in HistoryHIS 4930
- Selected Topics in Literature and CultureLIT 4930
- WorldbuildingCRW 3125
- Digital Interactive StorytellingCRW 3760
- Document and Visual DesignENC 4437
- Contemporary Economic IssuesECP 3004
Entry requirements
Previous College CourseworkUp to 3 credits of humanities/social science general education can count towards the certificate. A minimum of 9 credits from the certificate's upper-division offerings are required, with at least 3 credits at the 4000-level.
All coursework must be completed in residence. A grade of C or better is required in all certificate courses.
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Tuition and living cost information not provided for this certificate program. Please refer to the university's main admissions and financial aid pages for details.
How to apply
1. Review Program RequirementsFamiliarize yourself with the certificate's credit requirements, course prerequisites, and grading policies. Ensure you meet the academic standards for admission and successful completion.
2. Check Admission TimelinesNote the application deadlines for your desired intake. The catalog lists an intake date of July 20, 2026, so plan your application accordingly.
3. Submit ApplicationComplete the official university application form for certificate programs. This typically involves providing personal information, academic history, and program preferences.
4. Provide TranscriptsSubmit official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions. Ensure these reflect any relevant coursework that may apply to the certificate.
5. Meet English Proficiency RequirementsInternational students will need to demonstrate English language proficiency. Check the university's general admission requirements for accepted tests and minimum scores (if not specified for this certificate).
6. Await DecisionAfter submitting all required materials, the admissions committee will review your application. You will be notified of the admission decision.