# Philosophy (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Philosophy

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36146/34945/35859

Program Code: SAC.PHIL.AA

Program Control Number: 04240

The associate degree curriculum in philosophy prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. The baccalaureate degree is intended for those students who plan to teach philosophy, or for pre-professional students in such areas as theology and law, and as a foundation for graduate studies in the areas of library science, diplomacy, theoretical physical science, and specialized historical studies.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  demonstratestrong skills in critical thinking, logical analysis, and analytical writing
2.  demonstrate anunderstanding of the core historical and contemporary ideas central to the discipline

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses** | | 16 |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL 106H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
| or PHIL 110H | Honors Critical Thinking | 4 |
| or PHIL 111 | Introductory Logic | 4 |
| PHIL 112 | World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL 118 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| **Electives: Select any two of the following courses:** | | 6 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ENGL 233A | Shakespeare's Comedies and Romances | 3 |
| ENGL 233B | Shakespeare's Tragedies and History Plays | 3 |
| ENGL 233C | Shakespeare's Theatre | 3 |
| ENGL 271 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 272 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| or HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| or HIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| IDS 121 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS 101H | Honors Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| **Total** | | **22** |