The Associate of Arts degree in Philosophy provides students with the opportunity to develop skills to think logically, critically, and philosophically and apply these skills to everyday life. In developing these abilities, students will be introduced to a wide range of philosophical topics found in the history of ideas. After earning this degree, students will have the abilities necessary to perform in-depth critical analysis and theorizing, which are desired skills in the workforce and in academia.
Required Core Courses (21 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL001 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 units |
| PHIL002 | Introduction to Logic | 3 units |
| Select one: PHIL004 PHIL021 | Comparative Religions World Philosophers on Death and the Good Life | 3 units 3 units |
| PHIL005 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 units |
| PHIL022 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 units |
| ENGL001A | English Composition | 3 units |
| Select one: PHIL003 PHIL017 | Introduction to Ethics Logic & Critical Reasoning | 3 units 3 units |
Total Major Units: 21 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.