Philosophy

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.