Philosophy
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Philosophy · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The 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.
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:
- Analyze the impact cultures and subcultures have on societal expectations and behaviors.
- Distinguish the uniqueness of a variety of cultures to develop an appreciation for these differences.
- Analyze historical occurrences and their impact on societal values.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 5 courses from the following: | 15 | |
| PHIL 100 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| orPHIL 101 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 102A | Introduction to Philosophy: Reality and Knowledge | 3 |
| PHIL 102B | Introduction to Philosophy: Values | 3 |
| PHIL 107 | Reflections on Human Nature | 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy | 3 |
| Select 1 course (3 units minimum) not already selected above from the following: | 3-5 | |
| 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 107 | Reflections on Human Nature | 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy | 3 |
| ENGL 209 | Literary Approaches to Film | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 237 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| HIST 105 | Introduction to Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 106 | Introduction to Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 120 | Introduction to Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 121 | Asian Civilizations in Modern Times | 3 |
| HUMA 101 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
| HUMA 102 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
| HUMA 106 | World Religions | 3 |
| HUMA 201 | Mythology | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | First Course in Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 102 | Second Course in Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 201 | Third Course in Spanish | 5 |
| TAGA 101 | First Course in Tagalog | 5 |
| TAGA 102 | Second Course in Tagalog | 5 |
| TAGA 201 | Third Course in Tagalog | 5 |