About the Program
Students choosing this major will study a range of philosophical subjects including logic, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. They will learn not what to think but how to think, developing skills in analytical and critical thinking and writing that are excellent preparation for professional and other careers, including law and management.
The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for transfer (AA-T in Philosophy) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2023-2024Program Code: 40923.00AA-T
Type: Transfer
General Education: CSU, IGETC
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Analyze and evaluate arguments from philosophical and non-philosophical sources.
Identify philosophical principles and concepts as they developed in the history of philosophy.
Discuss and evaluate claims and arguments from the main branches of philosophy, including logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
Formulate and defend philosophical positions in response to the diverse assumptions and viewpoints shaping human lives.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
A study of traditional logic with both deductive and inductive reasoning, including syllogisms, natural deduction, and fallacies. Practical application of basic skills in orderly and accurate reasoning and communication. (C-ID PHIL 110)
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is an introduction to the nature of philosophical thought and skills. Issues that traditionally have been of central importance in philosophical inquiry will be emphasized. These include the nature and limits of knowledge, reality, and values. (C-ID PHIL 100)
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course addresses ancient philosophy with emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle and may also include Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-western thinkers.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course examines the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. A philosophical analysis of classical and contemporary ethical theory, definitions of morality and value, and an application of these theories to contemporary moral issues.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is an introduction to religious traditions of the East, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, with an emphasis on philosophical perspectives expressed in historical and cultural development.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 or ENGL 3
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is a study of argumentative writing, including traditional topics in logic. The course will emphasize the application of argumentative methods and models to the analysis of contemporary moral, political, economic, and philosophical issues.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is a study of the origins and development of three Western religious traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This course explores ways to study, interpret, and understand the beliefs and practices of these traditions, as well as their changes through history, and the relationship between religion and culture.
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Contacts
Randy Cousineau, Chair
(530) 895-2492
Department Office: LRC 320
(530) 895-2994
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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