MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Philosophy

Major: 8135
Effective Term: 2022 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 38.0101

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Philosophy
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
23-2011.00 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
11-1031.00 Legislators
11-1011.03 Chief Sustainability Officers
13-1041.01 Environmental Compliance Inspectors
11-9199.02 Compliance Managers
27-3023.00 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
27-3043.00 Writers and Authors
15-1211.00 Computer Systems Analysts
11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
23-1021.00 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
25-1126.00 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
23-1011.00 Lawyers
23-1022.00 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
23-1023.00 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Philosophy provides focused training in critical thinking, critical reading, writing, reasoning, communication, and civic dialogue, all while developing an understanding of diverse world views. Students gain proficiency in foundational skills for future studies and work in Law, Social Sciences, the Humanities, and Public Policy. This degree prepares students for their bachelor degree transfer pathway and equips them with analytical skills highly valued by employers.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major questions, central methods, issues, figures, and arguments in the core areas of philosophy and its history. (PHI101, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, [HU], [SB]) 2. Critically examine the major questions, central methods, issues, figures, and arguments in the core areas of philosophy and its history. (PHI101, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, [HU], [SB]) 3. Employ the tools of formal (deductive) and informal (inductive) logic to identify, construct, analyze, evaluate, and respond to arguments. (PHI101, ECN211, ECN212, MAT206, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Critically evaluate questions of value (e.g., ethics, morality, aesthetics, religion, rationality) with clarity, balance, open-mindedness, and rational rigor. (PHI101, ECN211, ECN212, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, POS285, REL100, [HU], [SB]) 5. Compare and contrast texts and philosophical traditions. (PHI101, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, REL211, REL271, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 6. Apply philosophical concepts and theories to everyday life problems and other disciplines. (PHI101, COM110, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, LANG, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Interpret texts incisively using philosophical methods. (PHI101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, REL211, REL271, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 8. Clearly articulate ideas and arguments in writing and speech. (PHI101, COM110, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, REL211, REL271, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 9. Engage in self-reflection to examine deeply-held assumptions and to achieve greater self-understanding. (PHI101, ECN211, ECN212, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, PHI/REL244, REL100, REL211, REL271, [HU], [SB]) 10. Exhibit openness to alternative conceptual frameworks. (PHI101, ECN211, ECN212, HIS110, HIS111, MAT206, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, REL100, REL211, REL271) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy 3			Credits: 4-6

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (no emphasis) Credits: 3-23 + PHI103 Introduction to Logic 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law) Credits: 0-20 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Religion and Society Credits: 12-32 + PHI103 Introduction to Logic (3) OR PHI105 Introduction to Ethics (3) 3 REL100 World Religions 3 Complete two (2) courses for a total of six (6) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalent or departmental elective credit (DEC) in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ETH, HST, IAP, IAS, PHI, REL, SPA, or WST. Language and Cultures Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 4: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (no emphasis) Credits: 3-23 PHI201 History of Ancient Philosophy 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Politics and Law Credits: 21-41 HIS100 History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages (3) OR HIS101 History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) OR HIS110 World History to 1500 (3) 3 HIS102 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present (3) OR HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present (3) OR HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present (3) 3 PHI105 Introduction to Ethics 3 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 6: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (General Emphasis and Ethics Emphasis) Credits: 12-32 + PHI103 Introduction to Logic 3 PHI105 Introduction to Ethics 3 PHI201 History of Ancient Philosophy 3 PHI/REL244 Philosophy of Religion 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 7: Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies (Philosophy emphasis) Credits: 9 COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 REL211 Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) 3 REL271 Introduction to the New Testament 3			Credits: 0-41

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 17-41
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area 3 May be met by PHI103 in the Restricted Electives area PHI103 recommended

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 0-3
Met by PHI101 in the Required Courses area AND Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area 3 May be met by HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, REL100, or REL271 in the Restricted Electives area PHI105 recommended. PHI103 recommended if not used to meet Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area 6 May be met by ECN211, ECN212, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, or HIS104 in the Restricted Electives area

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area 3 May be met by MAT206 in the Restricted Electives area

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: