ADT in Philosophy

Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality, knowledge, and values through a critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs. The study of logic, ethics, and the history of philosophy provides a means of systemizing, assimilating, and evaluating information and the development of philosophical perspective. This degree prepares a student for transfer to the California State University system as a philosophy major. A bachelor's degree in philosophy is excellent preparation for a career in law, theology, or education.

A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Philosophy A.A.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of philosophical issues and vocabulary.
  2. Demonstrate ability to read analytically and critically.
  3. Use the terminology of logical analysis or other argumentative skills to evaluate philosophical arguments, in order to formulate a well-reasoned philosophical thesis, and to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  4. Read original philosophical texts from a wide range of the history of philosophy, demonstrating comprehension, to show understanding of major philosophical issues.
  5. State a philosophical thesis clearly, support it with arguments and examples, and anticipate and respond to reasonable objections, in order to show the ability to formulate a well-reasoned philosophical thesis.
  6. Apply methods of formal logical analysis to test the validity of arguments, to show understanding of the value of formal methods.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:

  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:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Select one (1) of the following courses:
Symbolic Logic3
Select two (2) of the following courses:
Introduction to Philosophy3
Introduction to Philosophy - Honors
Philosophy - Ethics3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
History of Ancient Philosophy3
Select any two (2) courses not already used from the following:
Composition and Critical Thinking3
Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking3
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E.3
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors
History of World Civilization since 15003
Great Religions of the World3
Philosophy/Logic3
History of Ancient Philosophy3
History of Modern Philosophy3
Philosophy of Religion3
Symbolic Logic3
Total Units18

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
MATH 160
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course
or Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
COUN 145
Career/Life Planning
or Strategies for College Success
or Pathways to Careers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
or Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
PHIL 106
Introduction to Philosophy
or Introduction to Philosophy - Honors
3
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
PHIL 110 Philosophy/Logic 3
PHIL 108 Philosophy - Ethics 3
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
or Small Group Communication
3
ASTR 116
Stellar Astronomy
or Earth Science
or Physical Geology
or Physics in Everyday Life
or Physics in Everyday Life - Honors
4
 Units13
Summer Term 1
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
PHIL 130 History of Ancient Philosophy 3
PHIL 210 Symbolic Logic 3
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units12
Winter Term 2
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
PHIL 131 History of Modern Philosophy 3
PHIL 140 Philosophy of Religion 3
HUM 101
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period
or Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors
or Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century
3
ANTH 212
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
or Human Genetics
or Biology: Contemporary Topics
or Biology of Cancer
or Environmental Science
3
 Units12
 Total Units60

Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.  

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

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