State Control Number: 38120
Program Code: PHIL.CALGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The study of philosophy provides an opportunity to explore the most fundamental concerns of human life. Students examine and assess the concepts of the world's major thinkers and most influential texts regarding such themes as human value, religious experience, political order, truth, and ultimate reality. Philosophical study helps to develop such valuable and transferable skills as analytical reading and writing, creative and critical thinking, and independent judgment. The AA-T in Philosophy is designed to prepare students for upper division course work required for the baccalaureate degree in Philosophy.
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- the Cal-GETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
or PHIL 108 | Introduction to Ethics and Contemporary Moral Issues | |
| List A: | 3.0 | |
| Select one course not already not already used in the Required Core. | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
| List B: | 6.0 | |
| Select two courses not already used in List A. | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory and Thought | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| List C: | 3.0 | |
| Select one List A or B course not already used. | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |