State Control Number: 38120
Program Code: PHIL.CSUGE.AA-T or PHIL.IGETC.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;
- either the CSU General Education or IGETC (for CSU or UC) 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 Courses | ||
| PHIL 109 | ||
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
| or PHIL 108 | Introduction to Ethics and Contemporary Moral Issues | |
| List A | ||
| Complete one course from the following or any required course above not already used: | 3.0 | |
| History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
| List B | ||
| Complete two courses from the following or any List A course not already used: | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to Political Theory and Thought | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| List C | ||
| Complete one List A or List B course not already used: | 3.0 | |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Suggested Plans of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
PHIL.CSUGE.AA-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3.0 |
| PHIL 109 | 3.0 | |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| HLTH 102 | Contemporary Problems in Personal and Community Health | 3.0 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHIL 207 or RLST 207 |
Introduction to Critical Thinking 1 or Introduction to Critical Thinking |
3.0 |
| PHIL 121 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PHIL 108 | Introduction to Ethics and Contemporary Moral Issues | 3.0 |
| MATH 132 |
The Ideas of Math or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area C1 – Arts | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHIL 120 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3.0 |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| CSU GE Area A1 – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area C1 or C2 – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area B1 – Physical Science | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHIL 114 or PHIL 117 |
Introduction to Political Theory and Thought or Philosophy of Religion |
3.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| ETH 101 or ETH 102 |
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies or Introduction to African American Studies |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area B2 – Life Science | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area B3 – Lab Activity | 1.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 4.0 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
PHIL.IGETC.AA-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3.0 |
| PHIL 109 | 3.0 | |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| HLTH 102 | Contemporary Problems in Personal and Community Health | 3.0 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHIL 207 or RLST 207 |
Introduction to Critical Thinking 1 or Introduction to Critical Thinking |
3.0 |
| PHIL 121 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PHIL 108 | Introduction to Ethics and Contemporary Moral Issues | 3.0 |
| MATH 132 |
The Ideas of Math or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3.0 |
| IGETC Area 3A – Arts | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHIL 120 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3.0 |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| IGETC Area 1C – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
| IGETC Area 3A or 3B – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
| IGETC Area 5A – Physical Sciences | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 114 or RLST 117 |
Introduction to Political Theory and Thought or Philosophy of Religion |
3.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| ETH 101 or ETH 102 |
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies or Introduction to African American Studies |
3.0 |
| IGETC Area 5B – Biological Sciences | 3.0 | |
| IGETC Area 5C – Laboratory Activity | 1.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 4.0 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Double counts for Major and General Education.