Philosophy Degree + Certificate
Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Arts Transfer Degree Philosophy 18 Units
The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed as a pathway for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in philosophy or similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a particular campus or major.
Required Core Courses (6 units)
PHILO-130: Logic & Critical Thinking 3
and either
PHILO-101: Introduction to Philosophy 3
or
PHILO-120: Introduction to Ethics 3
List A
Select One (3 units)
Any REQUIRED CORE course not already used 3
PHILO-140: History of Ancient Philosophy 3
PHILO-150: History of Modern Philosophy 3
List B
Select Two (6 units)
Any LIST A course not already used 3
HIST-140: History of Western Civilization to the Renaissance 3
HIST-141: History of Western Civilization Since the Renaissance 3
PHILO-180: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion 3
List C
Select One (3 units)
Any LIST A or B course not already used 3
PHILO-160: Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy 3
PHILO-200: Environmental Ethics 3
Certificate of Achievement Philosophy 12 Units
A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.
Courses required for the certificate:
3 units PHILO-101 Introduction to Philosophy
3 units PHILO-120 Introduction to Ethics
3 units PHILO-130 Logic & Critical Thinking
and
3 units PHILO-140 History of Ancient Philosophy
or
3 units PHILO-150 History of Modern Philosophy