Philosophy, A.A.-T
An Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to the CSU System as a Philosophy major. Logic and critical thinking courses provide students with an ability to analyze arguments, assess philosophical questions, and to read and think critically. History of philosophy and ethics classes guide students to an understanding of the central figures, questions, and themes throughout the history of philosophy. All courses seek to develop and enhance students’ abilities to think critically about texts and philosophical ideas and to articulate and defend arguments through both written and oral academic discourse.
AA.PHIL.OPTBAAT or AA.PHIL.OPTCAAT
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| PHIL-112 or ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Composition or Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| PHIL-103 | Logic | 3 |
| LIT-275 or LIT-280 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| PHIL-109 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL-110 | Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (formerly Renaissance and Modern Philosophy) | 3 |
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Art | ||
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| History of Jazz and Blues | ||
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics or U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| PHIL-103 | Logic | 3 |
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| PHIL-109 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| PHIL-110 | Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (formerly Renaissance and Modern Philosophy) | 3 |
| HIST-118 | History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | 3 |
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art or History and Appreciation of Dance or History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I, or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| or PHIL-101H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy I | |
| PHIL-103 | Logic | 3 |
| List A: Select one | ||
| PHIL-109 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Composition | |
| List B: Select two | ||
| Select any course from List A not used above or one of the following: | 6 | |
| Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | ||
| Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | ||
| History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | ||
| List C: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A nor List B not used above or one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL-103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 12-15 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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