# Philosophy (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Philosophy

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### Summary

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Philosophy Program will be able to:**

1.  Consider fundamental philosophical concerns such as the nature of correct reasoning, the scope and limits of human knowledge, characteristics of reality and questions of value and obligation.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR** | | 15 |
| PHIL 100 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 102A | Introduction to Philosophy: Reality and Knowledge | 3 |
| PHIL 102B | Introduction to Philosophy: Values | 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy | 3 |
| **SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING** | | 3 |
| PHIL 105 | Contemporary Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 106 | Asian Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 125 | Philosophy of Women | 3 |
| PHIL 126 | Philosophy of Contemporary Gender Issues | 3 |
| PHIL 131 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |