Title: Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer – Major #5341
Award Type: Associate in Arts (AA-T) Degree for Transfer
Effective Semester: 2025 Fall Semester
Description:

An Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. An Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is a great way to develop critical and creative reasoning skills, enhance an ability to read complex materials with comprehension, and improve communication skills. These assets will be valuable as a transfer student to a four-year institution, whether you major in philosophy or some other field, and will enhance your preparation for a wide range of career opportunities. To earn the Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer, students must complete a maximum of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including the Cal-GETC requirements and 18 semester units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Local graduation requirements are not required for the transfer degree. For more information on university admission and transfer requirements, students should consult with a counselor.

Major Requirements without GE courses

Term 1
Units: 13.0
Cal-GETC Area 1A - English Composition
4.0
Cal-GETC Area 1C - Oral Communication
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 3A - Arts
3.0
PHIL 1A
Theories of Knowledge and Reality (Active)
3.0

Satisfies Cal-GETC area 3B

ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)
 
Term 2
Units: 9.0-11.0
Cal-GETC Area 1B - Critical Thinking and Composition
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3.0-5.0
PHIL 1C
Ethics (Active)
3.0

Satisfies Cal-GETC area 3B

ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)
 
Term 3
Units: 15.0-17.0
Cal-GETC Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Recommend POLS C1000 and/or HIST C1001 for CSU graduation requirement.
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 5A - Physical Sciences -Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
3.0-5.0
PHIL 6
Introduction to Logic (Active)
3.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one course from the following: (Three courses required, minimum of two in Philosophy.)
HIST 1
Western Civilization to 1648 (Active)
3.0
HIST 2
Western Civilization Since 1648 (Active)
3.0
HUMAN 10
Classical Humanities (Historical)
3.0
HUMAN 11
Modern Humanities (Active)
3.0
PHIL 1B
Social and Political Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 2
Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3A
Ancient Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3B
Modern Philosophy (Active)
3.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one course from the following: (Three courses required, minimum of two in Philosophy.)
HIST 1
Western Civilization to 1648 (Historical)
3.0
HIST 2
Western Civilization Since 1648 (Active)
3.0
HUMAN 10
Classical Humanities (Active)
3.0
HUMAN 11
Modern Humanities (Active)
3.0
PHIL 1B
Social and Political Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 2
Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3A
Ancient Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3B
Modern Philosophy (Active)
3.0
Term 4
Units: 23.0-14.0
Cal-GETC Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Recommend POLS C1000 and/or HIST C1001 or C1002 for CSU graduation requirement.
3.0
Cal-GETC Area 5B - Biological Sciences - Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
3.0-5.0
Cal-GETC Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
3.0
Major Courses
3.0
Select one course from the following: (Three courses required, minimum of two in Philosophy.)
HIST 1
Western Civilization to 1648 (Active)
3.0
HIST 2
Western Civilization Since 1648 (Active)
3.0
HUMAN 10
Classical Humanities (Active)
3.0
HUMAN 11
Modern Humanities (Active)
3.0
PHIL 1B
Social and Political Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 2
Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3A
Ancient Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3B
Modern Philosophy (Active)
3.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)
11.0-0.0
Total: 60.0-55.0