Philosophy

Program Description

The AA­-T in Philosophy introduces students to the main questions within the major branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, political theory, aesthetics, ethics, and logic. It also develops the critical thinking skills necessary for tackling those philosophical questions.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Philosophy or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete: • 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 • A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major • A minimum of 18 semester units in the major • The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

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Career Opportunities

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This degree prepares students to transfer to a 4-year college or university with a Philosophy major.

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Learning Outcome(s)

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1. Reconstruct a philosophical argument from a passage of text and assess whether it is sound.
2. Use formal methods to evaluate reasoning for validity.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of key theories and arguments, both historical and contemporary, in various areas of philosophy.