Philosophy
A.A. Degree for Transfer Philosophy · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
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.