Associate in Arts for Transfer - Philosophy

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and is specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Philosophy at a California State University. The knowledge and skills offered in this degree lead students to develop foundational knowledge in the field of philosophy including those topics and issues related to global, national, and local aspects of the field of study. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify and evaluate arguments. Students will be able to recognize the importance of reasoning in seeking truth. Students will be able to articulate and distinguish competing theories and perspectives.

The Philosophy AA-T degree requires completion of the major and the CSU General Education (40 units) or IGETC (37-39 units) requirements.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	Select two courses from the following (6 units)
	PHILO 101 or PHILO 116	Introduction to Philosophy Ethics for Modern Life	3 or 3
	PHILO 117	Introduction to Logic	3
	List A - Select one course from the following (3 units)
	Any course from Core Requirements not used above
	PHILO 119	History of Philosophy: Ancient Period	3
	PHILO 120	History of Philosophy: Modern Period	3
	List B - Select two course from the following (6 units)
	Any course from List A not use above
	HIST 170	Western Civilization I	3
	HIST 180	Western Civilization II	3
	List C - Select one course from the following (3 units)
	Any course from List A or List B not used above
	Human 105	The Human Struggle	3
	HUMAN 106	Cultures and Meaning	3
	HUMAN 110	Science, Literature, and Human Insight	3
	HUMAN 115	World Mythology	3
	HUMAN 117	Creativity and Culture	3
	HUMAN 125	Crosscurrents: American Social Values	3
	PHILO 118	Women, The Earth, and the Divine	3
	PHILO 121	Philosophy - Islam	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

Units for the major may be double counted for CSUGE or IGETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2022	GCC Catalog 2022-2023
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.