Philosophy for Transfer
AA-T Degree Philosophy · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Philosophy for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Philosophy AA-T degree prepares students to transfer and major in either Philosophy and/or Religious Studies. Philosophy is thinking deeply, critically, and rationally about human knowledge, existence, conduct, art, and religion. Students explore the great ideas of Western and Eastern heritage and encounter fundamentals of almost all other disciplines. The philosophy curriculum contributes toward a broad, general education in the liberal arts. Philosophy encourages equity and diversity by liberating our minds and freeing ourselves from conventional opinions of our time and place.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Evaluate a variety of philosophical texts.
- Identify the major themes in historical philosophy and place theories and perspectives within their historical context.
- Articulate and critique major philosophical theories and perspectives.
- Utilize the tools of logic in critiquing and developing philosophical positions.
- Promote equity and diversity by critically evaluating ideas, conventions, and beliefs.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 6 | |
| PHIL 75 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| PHIL 70 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| orPHIL 72 | Seminar in Ethics | 3 |
| List A - Any one course from the following, or the course not taken from Required Core: | 3 | |
| PHIL 76 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 77 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 78 | History of Philosophy: Modern | 3 |
| List B - Any two courses from the following, or any courses not taken from List A: | 6 | |
| HIST 5 | Early Western Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 6 | Modern Western Civilizations | 3 |
| PHIL 80 | Introduction to Religion | 3 |
| List C - Any one course from the following, or any course not taken from List A or B: | 3 | |
| PHIL 71 | Philosophy of Feminism | 3 |
| PHIL 73 | Seminar in Contemporary American Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 79 | Philosophy of Consciousness | 3 |
| PHIL 81 | Introduction to Eastern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 82 | Introduction to Monotheistic Religions: Judaism/Christianity/Islam | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A336
Program Control Number: 32183
TOP Code: 1509.00
CIP Code: 38.0101