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

Peralta Community College District

The study of Philosophy is concerned with timeless questions arising from human experience. Philosophy examines human nature and the nature of reality, morality and epistemology. The Philosophy department serves a diverse student population in preparation for upper division coursework in Philosophy at a four-year university as well as through offering general education courses for non-philosophy majors. The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Philosophy or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: A minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. The Associate Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree will also assist Philosophy major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.Program Learning OutcomesDemonstrate an ability to articulate and critically engage with core philosophical positions.Demonstrate an ability to conduct philosophical research using primary and secondary sources.Demonstrate an ability to conduct a cogent argument with a clear thesis that anticipates and responds to key objections.Demonstrate knowledge of core areas of the discipline as represented by required courses in the major.

Peralta Community College District