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Civic Literacy Competency

This guide helps students study for the Florida Civic Literacy Examination

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FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM

Effective Fall 2021, Associate in Arts and baccalaureate degree students under the 2021-22 catalog year or later, must demonstrate their civic literacy competency through successful completion of a course (POS 2041 or AMH 2020) AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE).

This requirement will also apply to Associate in Science students under the 2022-23 catalog year or later.

Taking the test:

  • There is no fee to take the exam
  • The test is untimed with most students completing it within 1 hours. We recommend you plan for a minimum of 1/2 hours when making your appointment
  • The exam is only offered by appointment at our on-campus testing centers on scheduled days and times. You may take it at any campus. Remote testing is currently not available.
Campus Day Times
St. Pete/Gibbs Monday 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Clearwater Tuesday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Downtown Wednesday 10 a.m.
Seminole Thursday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Tarpon Springs    Friday 9 a.m.

  • You must score 60% or correctly answer 48 of the 80 multiple choice questions on the exam.
  • If you need to retake the exam, you will need to submit a new request to reserve your seat. You may not take the exam more than once per day and we recommend waiting seven days and utilizing our study guides to prepare.
  • Priority is given to students graduating at the end of the term. If you are a candidate for Spring 2022, you will be notified by email and provided the registration link.
  • Scores will be available in MySPC 1-2 business days after completing the exam.

Preparing for the test: Learn more about the Florida Civic Literacy Exam and access study guides here.