Philosophy, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Philosophy, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The study of Philosophy invites students to carefully analyze and thoughtfully respond to the fundamental ideas and basic concerns present in the human experience. The goal is to examine ourselves, our culture, and our world and the persisting questions regarding human thought and action. Instruction in philosophy teaches, not what to think, but how to think. The program also develops skills in analytical and critical thinking and writing that are excellent preparation for professional and other careers.
The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree Philosophy, or a "similar" major at a CSU campus. Students completing this AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designed as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor.
To earn an AA-T in Philosophy, students must:
1. Complete of 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements
- A minimum of 18-20 semester units in Philosophy major as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T in Philosophy will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). 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. Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE- Select and complete two courses, one from each OPTION below | ||
| OPTION 1 - Complete one course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| OPTION 2 - Complete one course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Symbolic Logic | ||
| Units from LIST A | 3 | |
| Units from LIST B | 6 | |
| Units from LIST C | 3-5 | |
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST A: Select and complete one course (3 units) | ||
| PHIL M03 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL M05 | Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing | 3 |
| PHIL M08 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL M11 | World Religions: West | 3 |
| PHIL M12 | World Religions: East | 3 |
| PHIL M13 | The Classical Mind | 3 |
| PHIL M14 | The Modern Mind | 3 |
| Any course from REQUIRED CORE not already used | ||
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST B: Select and complete two courses (6 units) from the following | ||
| HIST M170 | Western Civilization: From Prehistory to 1600 | 3 |
| HIST M180 | Western Civilization: From 1600 To The Present | 3 |
| Any course from LIST A not already used | ||
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST C: Select and complete one course (3-5 units) | ||
| Any course from LIST A or LIST B not already used | ||
| Any course articulated as lower-division preparation in the Philosophy major at a CSU | ||
| Any course articulated as CSU GE Area C2 or IGETC Area 3B listed below: | ||
| CHIN M100 | Elementary Chinese: Mandarin I | 4 |
| COMM M26 | Rhetoric of Popular Culture | 3 |
| ENGL M01B/M01BH | Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition | 4 |
| ENGL M10A | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL M10B | Advanced Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL M13A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M13B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M14 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL M15A | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M15B | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M16 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL M17 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL M20 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| ENGL M29A | The Bible as Literature (Old Testament) | 3 |
| ENGL M29B | The Bible as Literature (New Testament) | 3 |
| ENGL M30A | Masterpieces of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M30B | Masterpieces of World Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M40 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| FTMA M102 | Introduction to Television Studies | 3 |
| FTMA M104 | Introduction to Documentary Studies | 3 |
| FTMA M108 | Women in Cinema | 3 |
| HIST M150 | World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
| FREN M100 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FREN M110 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| GERM M100 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GERM M110 | Elementary German II | 4 |
| HIST M152 | History of Asia from Prehistory to 1600 | 3 |
| HIST M160 | World History: From 1450 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST M162 | History of Asia From 1600 To The Present | 3 |
| HUM M07 | Survey of the Arts | 3 |
| HUM M10A | Ethics, Culture and the Arts: The Roots of the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM M10B | Ethics, Culture and the Arts: Humanities and the Modern World | 3 |
| HUM M11 | Conflict and the Human Condition | 3 |
| HUM M14 | Humanities in the United States | 3 |
| ITAL M100 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
| ITAL M110 | Elementary Italian II | 4 |
| JAPN M100 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| JAPN M110 | Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
| JOUR M05 | Introduction to Visual Communication | 3 |
| LAT M100 | Elementary Latin I | 4 |
| PHIL M21 | Ethics of Living and Dying | 3 |
| PHIL M22 | Ethics of Business | 3 |
| SPAN M100 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN M110 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN M200 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN M210 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| Total Units for the Major: 18 - 20 | ||
| CSU GE-Breadth Certification Plan: 39 | ||
Double-Counted Units: 9 - 18 | ||
Electives to meet 60 CSU units: 10 - 21 | ||
| IGETC Pattern: 37. NOTE: IGETC 1C is required for all CSU applicants. Students applying to a UC or Private school may earn this ADT without IGETC 1C but will be ineligible to apply to a CSU. | ||
Double-Counted Units: 6 - 15 | ||
Electives to meet 60 CSU units: 9 - 20 | ||
| Total Units Required for the AA-T Degree: 60 | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to evaluate philosophical positions critically and systematically.
- demonstrate the ability to formulate and defend philosophical positions.
- master the ability to write well-reasoned, well-integrated essays about materials recently studied.
- master the ability to orally defend positions taken.