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Philosophy

Required Core Courses (6 units)

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
PHIL 002 Introduction to Logic 3 units PHIL 110
PHIL 001 Introduction to Philosophy 3 units PHIL 100
  OR    
PHIL 003 Introduction to Ethics 3 units PHIL 120

List A: Select one from below (3 units)

Or any course from Required Core Courses not already used.

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
PHIL 004 Comparative Religions 3 units   
PHIL 005 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy 3 units  
PHIL 017 Logic & Critical Reasoning   3 units  

List B: Select two from below (6 units)

Or any course from List A not already used.

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
HIST 004B Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present 3 units HIST 180
PHIL 022 Philosphy of Religion 3 unites   

List C: Select one from below (3 units)

Or any course from List A or B not already used.

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
HIST 004A Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE 3 units  
HIST 005A World History: Prehistory to 1500 3 units  
HIST 005B World History: from 1500 3 units  
HIST 012  African American History  3 units  
HIST 014 History of Native North  Americans 3 units  
HIST 016  Meican-American History 3 units  
HIST 017A United States History 3 units  
HIST 017B/H Unitied States History / Honors

3 units 

 
HIST 020 History and Geography of California

3 units

 
HUMN 001A Human Values in and from the Arts - the Ancient World to the Early Renaissance

3 units

 
HUMN 001B Human Values in and from the Arts - the Renaissance to the Modern Age

3 units

 
WGQS 002 Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives

3 units

 
WGQS 004A Women in the World Cultures

3 units

 

Major Requirements: 18 units

CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units

Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:

  • will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
  • are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
  • will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
  • will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer

CSUs with Similar Majors

A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com

For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.

Important Notes

  • Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
  • While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
  • Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.

Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.

Last Updated 8/5/21