The AA-T in Philosophy provides students with a strong academic foundation in the
field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed
the AA-T in Philosophy will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer
into Philosophy or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University
system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for
your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate a critical
understanding of the issues, arguments, and metaphors that structure our cultural
lives; and demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues, arguments, and metaphors
that structure our political lives.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
PHILO 101/101H
or
PHILO 116 |
Introduction to Philosophy
or
Ethics for Modern Life
|
3
or
3 |
| PHILO 117 |
Introduction to Logic |
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any course from Required Courses not used above |
|
| PHILO 119 |
History of Philosophy: Ancient Period |
3 |
| PHILO 120 |
History of Philosophy: Modern Period |
3 |
| LIST B - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any List A course not already used |
|
| HIST 170 |
Western Civilization I |
3 |
| HIST 180 |
Western Civilization II |
3 |
| PHILO 115 |
Religions of the World |
3 |
| PHILO 130 |
Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy |
3 |
| LIST C - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any course from List A or List B not used above |
|
| HUMAN 105/105H |
The Human Struggle |
3 |
| PHILO 121 |
Philosophy - Islam |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the
60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
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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.
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