Philosophy – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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1509.00

Philosophy includes the study of ethics, political theory, logical argumentation, theories of knowledge and belief formation, metaphysics, aesthetics, and individual and social values. The Philosophy Program at Pasadena City College enables successful students to develop logical thinking skills, interpret complex texts, and understand and apply philosophical content, theories, and methodology to real-world scenarios. The Associate of Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree is designed to assist students in transferring to a CSU major in Philosophy. 

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Critically engage and thoughtfully respond to historical and contemporary arguments, ideas, and theories common in the field of philosophy.
  • Apply major philosophical concepts (from ethics, logic, epistemology, and philosophy of mind) to complex issues of the 21st century.
  • Demonstrate original analytical and critical writing relevant to philosophical discourse.

Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree

REQUIRED CORE
Select two of the following6
PHIL 001
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
or PHIL 001H
 HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
or PHIL 003
 ETHICS
PHIL 030
LOGIC
or PHIL 033
 INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC
LIST A - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY REQUIRED COURSE NOT ALREADY USED3
PHIL 020A
HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 020B
HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY
LIST B - SELECT TWO COURSES OR ANY COURSES NOT USED IN LIST A6
PHIL 037
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
HIST 001A
HISTORY OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION TO 1715
HIST 001B
HISTORY OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION FROM 1715
LIST C - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A OR B3
Required Subtotal18
Cal-GETC 137-39
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.