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:
- Demonstrate understanding of philosophical issues and vocabulary.
- Demonstrate ability to read analytically and critically.
- 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.
- Read original philosophical texts from a wide range of the history of philosophy, demonstrating comprehension, to show understanding of major philosophical issues.
- 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.
- 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:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
or PHIL 106H | Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | |
| Philosophy - Ethics | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
| Select any two (2) courses not already used from the following: | ||
| Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
or ENGL 103H | Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | |
| Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E. | 3 | |
or HIST 103H | History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors | |
| History of World Civilization since 1500 | 3 | |
| Great Religions of the World | 3 | |
| Philosophy/Logic | 3 | |
| History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
| History of Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Religion | 3 | |
| Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
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 in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| PHIL 106 or PHIL 106H |
Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Philosophy - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 of Cancer or Environmental Science |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
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