Philosophy (AA-T Degree A0424)
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0424
Philosophy studies basic issues in ethics, social philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and contemporary philosophies of life. Special consideration is given to an understanding of sound thinking and constructing well thought out arguments.
The degree program requires students to develop a foundational knowledge necessary to pursue post-secondary degrees in philosophy and a variety of specializations in the field. Moreover, the program fosters critical thinking and critically analysis of philosophical arguments. The degree provides students with a core curriculum that instills the knowledge, skills, and practices of philosophical content, theory and methodology. The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree is designed to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU major in Philosophy.
To earn an Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirement.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSES | 6 | |
| Introduction to Logic | ||
or PHIL 3H | Introduction to Logic - Honors | |
| Plus one course from: | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
or PHIL 5H | Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | |
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
or PHIL 12H | Introduction to Ethics - Honors | |
| LIST A | 3 | |
| Choose three units from the following list or any course not selected from core courses | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL 1CH | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or PHIL 9H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| Major World Religions | ||
or PHIL 15H | Major World Religions - Honors | |
| Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | ||
or PHIL 20AH | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy - Honors | |
| Introduction to Modern Philosophy | ||
or PHIL 20BH | Introduction to Modern Philosophy - Honors | |
| LIST B: Select any two courses from LIST A not already used. | 6-7 | |
| LIST C: Select any one course from LIST A not already used | 3-4 | |
| Total Units for the Major | 18-19 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 1 | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| CSU MATH | CSU GE B4 Mathematics Crse | 3 |
| CSU ARTS | CSU GE C1 Arts Crse | 3 |
| Faculty recommends PHIL 5 as preferred course 5 | ||
| PHIL 12 OR PHIL 5 3 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| PHIL 3 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr | 3 |
| ENGL 1C OR PHIL 15 OR PHIL 20A OR PHIL 20B OR PHIL 8 OR PHIL 9 3 | ||
| ENGL 1C OR PHIL 15 OR PHIL 20A OR PHIL 20B OR PHIL 8 OR PHIL 9 3 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| ENGL 1C OR PHIL 15 OR PHIL 20A OR PHIL 20B OR PHIL 8 OR PHIL 9 3 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU BEHAV | CSU GE D Social Sciences Crse | 3 |
| CSU SCNC2 | CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU LAB | CSU GE B3 Phy/Life Sc Lab Crse | 1 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| CSU ELECT to meet 60 transfer units for transfer 0 | ||
| SOC 1, PSYC 1A, or PSYC 14 recommended for BEHAV 4 | ||
| ENGL 1C OR PHIL 15 OR PHIL 20A OR PHIL 20B OR PHIL 8 OR PHIL 9 3 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Total Units | 41 | |
