# Philosophy (AA-T Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Philosophy

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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.

Students are required to complete:

-   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) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(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.

-   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.
-   No more than 60 semester units are required.

The 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.

**Career Opportunities**

This 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.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an ability to articulate and critically engage with core philosophical positions.
2.  Demonstrate an ability to conduct a cogent argument with a clear thesis that anticipates and responds to key objections.
3.  Demonstrate an ability to conduct philosophical research using primary and secondary sources.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Course (6 units):** | | 6 |
| PHIL 10 | Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 1 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| **List A: Select one (3 units):** | | 3 |
| PHIL 20B | History of Modern European Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 20A | History of Ancient Greek Philosophy | 3 |
| **List B: Select two (6 units):** | | 6 |
| HIST 2A | History of Europe to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2B | History of Europe Since 1500 | 3 |
| PHIL 2 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 4 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 37 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | 3 |
| **List C: Select one (3 units):** | | 9 |
| PHIL 6 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Self and Emotions | 3 |
| PHIL 14 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Death | 3 |
| **Total Major Units** | | 18 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern:** | | 34 |
| **Electives to meet 60 units** | |  |
| **Total Units:** | | 60 |