Philosophy
Associate in Arts for Transfer Humanities · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program description
This program introduces students to Philosophy. Philosophy is the study or logical analysis of the principles underlying conduct, reasoning, value, knowledge and the nature of the universe. Students will engage in the critical analysis of a number of theories defended by philosophers, who have attempted to answer a number of fundamental and puzzling questions about ourselves and the nature of the universe. The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with a common core of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate (4-year) degree in Philosophy in the CSU system
This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.
Program learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
- Evaluate arguments to determine validity using two different methods.
- State, explain and critically analyze competing theories in some of the following areas: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Aesthetics and Philosophy of Science.
- State, explain and critically analyze the following two ethical theories: Kantianism and Utilitarianism.
In addition to the 34-unit general education pattern for Cal-GETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each major course, or a “P" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required core | ||
| PHIL-8 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL-6 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| orPHIL-7 | Introduction to Ethics | |
| LIST A (Choose one course from the following) | 3 | |
| PHIL-14 | Modern Western Philosophy | 3 |
| Any course not selected from the list of Core courses above | ||
| LIST B (Choose two courses from the following) | 6 | |
| ADJU-15 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| BUAD-6 | Business Law | 3 |
| ENGL-C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| HIST-1A | Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIST-1B | Western Civilization | 3 |
| Any course not selected from List A above | ||
| LIST C (Choose one course) | 3 | |
| Any course from List A or B not already used | ||
| #May be used to fulfill Cal-GETC requirements. See a counselor. | ||
Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 18 | |
| General Education | 34 | |
| Additional Electives | 11-17 | |
| Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units | 60 | |
| Number will vary depending on units that double count. | ||