Codes and Dates

Current Effective Date 2025 Fall Semester
Curriculum Committee Approval: 10/07/2024
Board of Trustees Approval: 11/12/2024
Program Control Number 32171
Department: PH
Subject: (PHIL) Philosophy
TOP Code 1509.00 - Philosophy

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate independent and critical thinking regarding important topics in philosophy.
2. Analyze and evaluate arguments, both philosophical and non-philosophical, in accordance with the standards taught in our philosophy courses.

Degree Requirements

Required Core Courses
9.0
 
3.0
PHIL 1A
Theories of Knowledge and Reality (Active)
3.0
OR
PHIL 1AH
Honors Theories of Knowledge and Reality (Active)
3.0
 
3.0
PHIL 1C
Ethics (Active)
3.0
OR
PHIL 1CH
Honors Ethics (Active)
3.0
PHIL 6
Introduction to Logic (Active)
3.0
Select three of the following courses (min. two PHIL):
9.0
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
 
3.0
PHIL 2
Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing (Active)
3.0
OR
PHIL 2H
Honors Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3A
Ancient Philosophy (Active)
3.0
PHIL 3B
Modern Philosophy (Active)
3.0
Total: 18.0