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  "college": "laney-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Philosophy",
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  "name": "Philosophy",
  "award": "AA-T Degree",
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      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree (AA-T PHIL) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Philosophy or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.\n\nStudents are required to complete:\n\n-   Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n\n(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.\n\n(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.\n\n-   Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or \"P\") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.\n-   No more than 60 semester units are required.\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree (AA-T PHIL) will also assist Philosophy major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nThis general concentration forms an excellent basis for a broad liberal arts education and has been the chosen mode of preparation for successful careers in such diverse areas as university teaching, government, education, medicine, consulting, publishing, business, and finance.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Demonstrate an ability to articulate and critically engage with core philosophical positions.\n2.  Demonstrate an ability to conduct a cogent argument with a clear thesis that anticipates and responds to key objections.\n3.  Demonstrate an ability to conduct philosophical research using primary and secondary sources."
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          "text": "Required Core Course (6 units):",
          "units": "6"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 10",
          "title": "Logic",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 1",
          "title": "Introduction to Philosophy",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: Select one (3 units):",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 20B",
          "title": "History of Modern European Philosophy",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 20A",
          "title": "History of Ancient Greek Philosophy",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: Select two (6 units):",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST 2A",
          "title": "History of Europe to 1500",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST 2B",
          "title": "History of Europe Since 1500",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 2",
          "title": "Social and Political Philosophy",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 4",
          "title": "Philosophy of Religion",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 37",
          "title": "Introduction to Asian Philosophy",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List C: Select one (3 units):",
          "units": "9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 6",
          "title": "Introduction to the Philosophy of Self and Emotions",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHIL 14",
          "title": "Introduction to the Philosophy of Death",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units",
          "units": "18"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Cal-GETC Pattern:",
          "units": "34"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives to meet 60 units"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units:",
          "units": "60"
        }
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