Philosophy
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Philosophy Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the UC/CSU philosophy major and completion of the philosophy baccalaureate degree, to grant guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major, with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Philosophy has always been and continues to be one of the strongest traditional liberal arts majors in higher education. Some students major in Philosophy as a precursor to graduate work and academic careers, teaching and conducting research in Philosophy and Education. The emphasis on critical thinking, theories of knowledge, value and reality, truth, rational argument and proof make Philosophy an excellent pre-professional undergraduate major (e.g., for law, theology, medicine, business, computer science) or minor (e.g., for the natural, physical and social science and humanities majors). Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to explicate and evaluate arguments.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to explain major philosophical or religious ideas.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to defend personal positions on important philosophical issues.
4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate clear writing and speaking about philosophical or religious ideas.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy Associate in Arts in for Transfer: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 6 | |
| Logic (Choose One) | 3 | |
| PHIL B7 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL B8 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Philosophy or Ethics (Choose One) | 3 | |
| PHIL B6A | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL B10 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| List A- Select 3 units from the following or any Core Course not already used | 3 | |
| Any Core Course not already used. | 3 | |
| PHIL B18 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL B19 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| List B- Select 6 units from the following or any List A course not already used | 6 | |
| Any List A course not already used | 3 | |
| HIST B4A | European Civilization -pre 1650 | 3 |
| HIST B4B | European Civilization- Post 1600 | 3 |
| PHIL B37 | Introduction to the World Religions | 3 |
| List C- Select 3 units from the following or any List A or B course not already used | 3 | |
| Any List A or B course not already used | 3 | |
| PHIL B16 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL B12 | Ethics of Living and Dying | 3 |
| PHIL B9 | Critical Thinking and Advanced Composition | 3 |
| PHIL B35 | Identity and Difference in a Shared World | 3 |