Philosophy (AA-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/philosophy/
ASSOCIATE IN ART FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
Students who take philosophy courses at Cerritos College—whether or not as a major—will better appreciate Socrates’ famous declaration that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” They will learn how to read primary sources in all disciplines more carefully and critically; how to write well-reasoned argumentative essays and research papers; and ow to defend their own positions on important issues concerning art and beauty, ethics and justice, and science and technology. Acquiring these philosophical skills will prepare students to become responsible participants in complex democratic societies and to tackle the many challenges they will face as “citizens of the world.” Moreover, a solid background in philosophy will help students to prepare for, and obtain success in, such professional careers as education, law, health care, economics, and public administration.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students compare and contrast the core of a philosophical problem, issue, or question by referencing the inquiry to a system (history, topic, philosophers, etc.)
- Students defend a philosophical position, view, or theory from more than one perspective.
- Students develop and defend students own philosophical point of view.
- Students identify/recognize consistencies and inconsistencies of specific philosophical theories or worldviews.
- Students read primary and secondary sources in philosophy and understand the important arguments.
- Students understand and use philosophical language relevant to an issue or theory.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: Select Two Courses (6 units) | ||
| PHIL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
| or PHIL 102 | Introduction to Ethics | |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Logic and Argument | 3.0 |
| or PHIL 160 | Symbolic Logic | |
| List A: Select one (3 Units) | 3.0 | |
| History of Ancient Philosophy (3) | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy (3) | ||
| Contemporary Philosophy (3) | ||
Or any course from Required Core not already used | ||
| LIST B: Select two (6 Units) | 6.0 | |
| Western Civilization | ||
| Western Civilization | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
Any course from List A not already used | ||
| List C: Select one of the following | 3.0 | |
| Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking in Philosophy (3) | ||
| Philosophy of Art and Beauty (3) | ||
| Philosophy of Science and Technology (3) | ||
Any course from List A or B not already used | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ART FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
3. Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.