Philosophy, Associate in Arts
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Not accepting new students at Kennedy-King Not accepting new students at Malcolm X Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0210
Sample Transfer Pathway
Philosophy students examine basic questions about topics such as the nature of existence and knowledge, and study the history of human intellectual activities. Philosophy prepares you for all sorts of careers, as you develop greater skills in logic, problem solving, and creative thinking.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Philosophy. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an AA degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
As of July 2014, World Language courses are no longer a degree requirement. In the sequence below, World Language courses are called out as suggested electives. Please talk with your College Advisor to determine the best education plan for you.
Semester-by-Semester Example Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| World Language course 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction To Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences & Life Sciences course with lab 1 | 4 | |
| World Language course 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| PHIL 107 | Ethics 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics course) 1 | 4 |
| Fine Arts or Interdisciplinary Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| PHIL 105 | Logic 2 | 3 |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Sciences & Life Sciences course with lab 1 | 4 | |
| Philosophy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Pathway ElectiveS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 202 | Cultural Anthropology (HD) | 3 |
| HISTORY 141 | History of World Civilization to 1500 (HD) | 3 |
| HISTORY 142 | Hist World Civiliz Frm 1500 (HD) | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Philosophy Of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Social/Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Greek Philo To Renaissance | 3 |
| PHIL 202 | Enlightenment To Present | 3 |
| PHIL 215 | Problems In Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 216 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 225 | Philosophy Of Art | 3 |
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.