# Philosophy (A.A. Degree for Transfer)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Philosophy

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/philosophy-aa-t-spring-2019

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Philosophy guarantees the student acceptance to a California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The transfer degree prepares students who plan to teach philosophy, or who plan to study theology or law, and establishes a foundation for graduate studies in the areas of liberal arts, critical theory, international relations, cognitive science and specialized historical studies.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Philosophy, AA-T** | | 19-20 |
| **Major requirements** | | 7 |
| **Select PHIL106 or 106H or PHIL 108. Credit will be awarded for only one.** | |  |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 106H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 111 | Introductory Logic | 4 |
| **Select one (1) course from the following (List A)** | | 3-4 |
| PHIL 110 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | World Religions | 4 |
| PHIL 118 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| **Select two (2) courses from the following (List B)** | | 6-7 |
| PHIL 115 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| **An additional course from List A (3-4 units). May not be a course used to satisfy the requirements in List A.** | |  |
| **Select one (1) course from the following (List C)** | | 3-4 |
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| **An additional course from List A or B (3-4 units). May not be a course used to satisfy the requirements in List A or B.** | |  |

### Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline of philosophy.
-   Demonstrate an ability to analyze and evaluate topics and problems in a way that comports with philosophic method.