Program Overview

Philosophy is a disciplined reflection on the human condition. It can be an analysis and criticism of ideas and statements, or an attempt to synthesize all experience and knowledge, or an exploration of the meaning of life and how best to live it. Critical thinking is developed while examining peoples' responses to fundamental questions. This degree prepares students to transfer to a university for further study in philosophy.

Requirements

AA-T Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 6 units Units
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 units
OR
PHIL 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 units
PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic 3 units
Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 12 units from the following:
List A, choose 3 units from the following: Units
Any Core course not already used 3 units
PHIL 160 History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval 3 units
PHIL 175 Modern Philosophy 3 units
List B, choose 6 units from the following: Units
Any List A course not already used 3 units
HIST 100 History of Western Civilization I 3 units
HIST 101 History of Western Civilization II 3 units
PHIL 103 Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing 3 units
PHIL 190 Contemporary Philosophy 3 units
PHIL 312 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion 3 units
List C, choose 3 units from the following: Units
Any List A course not already used 3 units
Any List B course not already used 3 units
PHIL 300 Introduction to World Religions 3 units
ETHN 265 Evolution of Hip Hop Culture: A Socio-Economic and Political Perspective 3 units
HIST 104 World History I 3 units
HIST 106 World History II 3 units
HIST 245 Race, Ethnicity and Immigration in the U.S. 3 units
HIST 246 History of Latinos in the U.S. 3 units
HIST 247 Women in U.S. History 3 units
DRAM 151 Introduction to Shakespeare I 3 units
LIT. 151 Introduction to Shakespeare I 3 units
LIT. 200 American Literature 3 units
LIT. 205 New Voices in World Literature 3 units
LIT. 231 Survey of English Literature I 3 units
LIT. 232 Survey of English Literature II 3 units
LIT. 252 Women Writers: Multicultural Perspectives 3 units
LIT. 266 Black Literature 3 units
LIT. 371 Mexican-American Literature 3 units
LIT. 372 Myth and Folklore of La Raza 3 units
Total Required Major Units: 18

General Education - certified completion of Cal-GETC.

Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable units requirement.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.