Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T) Degree

The Associate in Arts-Transfer (AA-T) degree in Philosophy at Crafton Hills College is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to a California State University who intend to major in Philosophy or a related field of study.

Major/Program Requirements

Required Core Courses:

PHIL 101 or PHIL 101HIntroduction to Philosophy

3.00

PHIL 110Introduction to Logic

4.00

Required List A Course

PHIL 105 or PHIL 105HIntroduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society

3.00

Required List B Courses:

PHIL 103Critical Thinking and Argumentation

4.00

 

RELIG 101 or RELIG 101HIntroduction to World Religions

3.00

OR

RELIG 113Introduction to Eastern Religions

3.00

Required List C Courses:

Students must complete three (3) additional units from the following courses
PHIL 107Social and Political Philosophy

3.00

PHIL 109Philosophy of Religion

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 20.00

Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring (IGETC or CSUGE Breadth). See a counselor for details.  Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Differentiate and outline the relationship between the major fields and sub fields of philosophy
  • Describe key terms within philosophy
  • Discuss and contrast three major philosophical schools
  • When given a transcript of a hypothetical debate on an ethical issue, identify, discuss, explain and analyze philosophical assumptions and inconsistencies