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.

Associated Major Sheet (PDF)

Major/Program Requirements

Required List A:

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

3.00

Required List B:

PHIL 103Critical Thinking and Argumentation

4.00

AND

 

RELIG 101 or RELIG 101HIntroduction to World Religions

3.00

OR

RELIG 113Introduction to Eastern Religions

3.00

Required List C:

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

3.00

OR

PHIL 109Philosophy of Religion

3.00

Required Core Courses:

PHIL 101 or PHIL 101HIntroduction to Philosophy

3.00

PHIL 110Introduction to Logic

4.00

Total Credit Hours: 20.00

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

 

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.