{ "college": "san-diego-miramar-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Philosophy", "id": "philosophy-associate-in-arts-for-transfer-degree", "name": "Philosophy", "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree", "department": "philosophy", "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20096", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer 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.\n\nNOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.\n\n**Award Notes:**\nThe following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:\n\n- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University\n- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.\n- 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.\n- 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.\n- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Philosophy Program will be able to:**\n\n1. Analyze the impact cultures and subcultures have on societal expectations and behaviors.\n2. Distinguish the uniqueness of a variety of cultures to develop an appreciation for these differences.\n3. Analyze historical occurrences and their impact on societal values." }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Select 5 courses from the following:", "units": "15" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 100", "title": "Logic and Critical Thinking", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 101", "title": "Symbolic Logic", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 102A", "title": "Introduction to Philosophy: Reality and Knowledge", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 102B", "title": "Introduction to Philosophy: Values", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 107", "title": "Reflections on Human Nature", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 205", "title": "Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Select 1 course (3 units minimum) not already selected above from the following:", "units": "3-5" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 100", "title": "Logic and Critical Thinking", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 101", "title": "Symbolic Logic", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 102A", "title": "Introduction to Philosophy: Reality and Knowledge", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 102B", "title": "Introduction to Philosophy: Values", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 107", "title": "Reflections on Human Nature", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHIL 205", "title": "Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL 209", "title": "Literary Approaches to Film", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL 220", "title": "Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL 221", "title": "Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL 230", "title": "Asian American Literature", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL 237", "title": "Women in Literature", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIST 105", "title": "Introduction to Western Civilization I", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIST 106", "title": "Introduction to Western Civilization II", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIST 120", "title": "Introduction to Asian Civilizations", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIST 121", "title": "Asian Civilizations in Modern Times", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HUMA 101", "title": "Introduction to the Humanities I", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HUMA 102", "title": "Introduction to the Humanities II", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HUMA 106", "title": "World Religions", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HUMA 201", "title": "Mythology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "SPAN 101", "title": "First Course in Spanish", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "SPAN 102", "title": "Second Course in Spanish", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "SPAN 201", "title": "Third Course in Spanish", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "TAGA 101", "title": "First Course in Tagalog", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "TAGA 102", "title": "Second Course in Tagalog", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "TAGA 201", "title": "Third Course in Tagalog", "units": "5", "indent": false } ] } ] }