The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Philosophy majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Philosophy baccalaureate degree. It will provide a broad introduction to philosophy for those interested in building a foundation for an eventual Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, or for those seeking a structured exploration of philosophy for other reasons.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| Select one: PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 (CSU GE C2)M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. | ||
| CSU GE E - Lifelong Learning/Self DevelopmentGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
| ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (CSU GE A2)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.5 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Select one: PHIL 102 / PHIL 128 / PHIL 128H / PHIL 140 / PHIL 124 / PHIL 126 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 / PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Perspectives (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values while centering voices and traditions from Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, political theory, and ways of life. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 128 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (Same as POLS 128) (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. PHIL 128H - Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors (Same as POLS 128H) (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. This course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 140 - Philosophy of Religion (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for students who seek a thoughtful exploration of religious issues in a non-sectarian context, or as part of a broader program of philosophical study. Topics include Western religion from a philosophical perspective, including arguments for and against the existence of God, and an investigation into the status of religious beliefs. Additional topics may include a consideration of the evolution-creationism debate and a discussion of religious pluralism. PHIL 124 - History of Philosophy: Ancient (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is for students interested specifically in the earliest stages of ancient Western philosophy. The development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle is addressed, and Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-Western thinkers may be considered. Beyond a study of the figures and key ideas, the early view of philosophy as a “way of life” is considered, as is how these movements were intended to transform the lives of those who followed them. PHIL 126 - History of Philosophy: Modern (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for all students interested in the modern period of Western philosophy (i.e., the 1500s through 1700s). Broad epistemological and metaphysical developments through close analysis of primary texts is emphasized. Philosophers studied include Descartes and other rationalists, Hume and other empiricists, and Kant. PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| Select one: PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| Select one: PHIL 110 / PHIL 110H (CSU GE A3)M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3.0 units) Prerequisite:ENGL 101 This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills. PHIL 110H - Critical Thinking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| Select one: PSY 190 / MATH 130 / MATH 130H (CSU GE B4)*GE | 4.0 | |
Notes: While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement: FIN 101, MATH 130/H, MATH 140, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 175, MATH 180, MATH 190/H, PSY 190. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course and ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.0 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| CSU GE B1 - Physical SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE A1 - Oral CommunicationGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: SPCH 100, 101, 101H, 120, 140 | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0† | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| Select one: PHIL 102 / PHIL 128 / PHIL 128H / PHIL 140 / PHIL 124 / PHIL 126 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 / PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Perspectives (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values while centering voices and traditions from Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, political theory, and ways of life. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 128 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (Same as POLS 128) (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. PHIL 128H - Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors (Same as POLS 128H) (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. This course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 140 - Philosophy of Religion (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for students who seek a thoughtful exploration of religious issues in a non-sectarian context, or as part of a broader program of philosophical study. Topics include Western religion from a philosophical perspective, including arguments for and against the existence of God, and an investigation into the status of religious beliefs. Additional topics may include a consideration of the evolution-creationism debate and a discussion of religious pluralism. PHIL 124 - History of Philosophy: Ancient (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is for students interested specifically in the earliest stages of ancient Western philosophy. The development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle is addressed, and Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-Western thinkers may be considered. Beyond a study of the figures and key ideas, the early view of philosophy as a “way of life” is considered, as is how these movements were intended to transform the lives of those who followed them. PHIL 126 - History of Philosophy: Modern (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for all students interested in the modern period of Western philosophy (i.e., the 1500s through 1700s). Broad epistemological and metaphysical developments through close analysis of primary texts is emphasized. Philosophers studied include Descartes and other rationalists, Hume and other empiricists, and Kant. PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| Select one: PHIL 135 / PHIL 122 / PHIL 102 / PHIL 128 / PHIL 128H / PHIL 140 / PHIL 124 / PHIL 126 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 / PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 135 - Philosophy of Social Justice (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory course explores the philosophical aspects of a variety of contemporary issues, with an emphasis on the theoretical foundations as well as practical applications of social justice. The course is intended for students interested in applying philosophical methods to contemporary topics in social justice, enrolled in the Pathway to Law program (i.e., pre-law students), and/or majoring in philosophy, political science, or social justice. PHIL 122 - Philosophical Perspectives on Death & Dying (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course introduces students to a broad array of themes associated with death and dying. Students consider both practical and philosophical aspects of death, comparing the concept of death historically, socially, psychologically, and cross-culturally. Current legal, medical, and ethical issues related to death and dying are explored through the lens of philosophy, with topics that may include suicide, euthanasia, moral and social issues stemming from modern medical technology, hospice and palliative care, end-of-life issues, violent deaths, mass killings, and the beliefs and customs of various cultures worldwide concerning death and the possibility of an afterlife. This course is well suited for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, or for those seeking to improve their ability to process and respond to death and dying in a healthy manner. PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Perspectives (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values while centering voices and traditions from Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, political theory, and ways of life. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 128 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (Same as POLS 128) (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. PHIL 128H - Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors (Same as POLS 128H) (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. This course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 140 - Philosophy of Religion (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for students who seek a thoughtful exploration of religious issues in a non-sectarian context, or as part of a broader program of philosophical study. Topics include Western religion from a philosophical perspective, including arguments for and against the existence of God, and an investigation into the status of religious beliefs. Additional topics may include a consideration of the evolution-creationism debate and a discussion of religious pluralism. PHIL 124 - History of Philosophy: Ancient (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is for students interested specifically in the earliest stages of ancient Western philosophy. The development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle is addressed, and Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-Western thinkers may be considered. Beyond a study of the figures and key ideas, the early view of philosophy as a “way of life” is considered, as is how these movements were intended to transform the lives of those who followed them. PHIL 126 - History of Philosophy: Modern (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for all students interested in the modern period of Western philosophy (i.e., the 1500s through 1700s). Broad epistemological and metaphysical developments through close analysis of primary texts is emphasized. Philosophers studied include Descartes and other rationalists, Hume and other empiricists, and Kant. PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| CSU GE C1 - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Select one: POLS 110 / POLS 110H (CSU GE D)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| CSU GE F - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 15.0† | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| CSU GE B2 - Biological SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE B3 - Lab ScienceGE | 1.0 | |
Select one if lab has not been completed in CSU B1 or B2. | ||
| US HISTORY (CSU GE C)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
| CSU GE D - Social SciencesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 16.0† | |
| Total Units for Philosophy AA-T program (Transfer to CSU) | 62.5† | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| PHIL 135 recommended for pre-law majors. *PSY 190 is the preferred course for BSS majors. Please meet with a counselor to discuss major prep requirements. |
| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
| EL | Elective Course |
| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| Select one: PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 (IGETC 3B)M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. | ||
| ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (IGETC 1A)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
| IGETC 3A or 3B - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
| UC ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.5† | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Select one: PHIL 102 / PHIL 128 / PHIL 128H / PHIL 140 / PHIL 124 / PHIL 126 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 / PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Perspectives (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values while centering voices and traditions from Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, political theory, and ways of life. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 128 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (Same as POLS 128) (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. PHIL 128H - Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors (Same as POLS 128H) (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. This course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 140 - Philosophy of Religion (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for students who seek a thoughtful exploration of religious issues in a non-sectarian context, or as part of a broader program of philosophical study. Topics include Western religion from a philosophical perspective, including arguments for and against the existence of God, and an investigation into the status of religious beliefs. Additional topics may include a consideration of the evolution-creationism debate and a discussion of religious pluralism. PHIL 124 - History of Philosophy: Ancient (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is for students interested specifically in the earliest stages of ancient Western philosophy. The development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle is addressed, and Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-Western thinkers may be considered. Beyond a study of the figures and key ideas, the early view of philosophy as a “way of life” is considered, as is how these movements were intended to transform the lives of those who followed them. PHIL 126 - History of Philosophy: Modern (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for all students interested in the modern period of Western philosophy (i.e., the 1500s through 1700s). Broad epistemological and metaphysical developments through close analysis of primary texts is emphasized. Philosophers studied include Descartes and other rationalists, Hume and other empiricists, and Kant. PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| Select one: PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| Select one: PHIL 110 / PHIL 110H (IGETC 1B)M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3.0 units) Prerequisite:ENGL 101 This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills. PHIL 110H - Critical Thinking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| Select one: PSY 190 / MATH 130 / MATH 130H (IGETC 2)*GE | 4.0 | |
Notes: While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement: MATH 130/H, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 180, MATH190/H, PSY 190. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course and ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.0 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| IGETC 5A - Physical SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| IGETC 1C - Oral Communication (CSU Only)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0† | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| Select one: PHIL 102 / PHIL 128 / PHIL 128H / PHIL 140 / PHIL 124 / PHIL 126 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 / PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Perspectives (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values while centering voices and traditions from Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, political theory, and ways of life. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 128 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (Same as POLS 128) (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. PHIL 128H - Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors (Same as POLS 128H) (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. This course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 140 - Philosophy of Religion (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for students who seek a thoughtful exploration of religious issues in a non-sectarian context, or as part of a broader program of philosophical study. Topics include Western religion from a philosophical perspective, including arguments for and against the existence of God, and an investigation into the status of religious beliefs. Additional topics may include a consideration of the evolution-creationism debate and a discussion of religious pluralism. PHIL 124 - History of Philosophy: Ancient (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is for students interested specifically in the earliest stages of ancient Western philosophy. The development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle is addressed, and Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-Western thinkers may be considered. Beyond a study of the figures and key ideas, the early view of philosophy as a “way of life” is considered, as is how these movements were intended to transform the lives of those who followed them. PHIL 126 - History of Philosophy: Modern (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for all students interested in the modern period of Western philosophy (i.e., the 1500s through 1700s). Broad epistemological and metaphysical developments through close analysis of primary texts is emphasized. Philosophers studied include Descartes and other rationalists, Hume and other empiricists, and Kant. PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| Select one: PHIL 135 / PHIL 122 / PHIL 102 / PHIL 128 / PHIL 128H / PHIL 140 / PHIL 124 / PHIL 126 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PHIL 120 / PHIL 112 / PHIL 112H / PHIL 115 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 135 - Philosophy of Social Justice (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory course explores the philosophical aspects of a variety of contemporary issues, with an emphasis on the theoretical foundations as well as practical applications of social justice. The course is intended for students interested in applying philosophical methods to contemporary topics in social justice, enrolled in the Pathway to Law program (i.e., pre-law students), and/or majoring in philosophy, political science, or social justice. PHIL 122 - Philosophical Perspectives on Death & Dying (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course introduces students to a broad array of themes associated with death and dying. Students consider both practical and philosophical aspects of death, comparing the concept of death historically, socially, psychologically, and cross-culturally. Current legal, medical, and ethical issues related to death and dying are explored through the lens of philosophy, with topics that may include suicide, euthanasia, moral and social issues stemming from modern medical technology, hospice and palliative care, end-of-life issues, violent deaths, mass killings, and the beliefs and customs of various cultures worldwide concerning death and the possibility of an afterlife. This course is well suited for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, or for those seeking to improve their ability to process and respond to death and dying in a healthy manner. PHIL 102 - Introduction to Philosophy: Global Perspectives (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values while centering voices and traditions from Asia, the Americas, and the African diaspora. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, political theory, and ways of life. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 128 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (Same as POLS 128) (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. PHIL 128H - Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors (Same as POLS 128H) (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in the relationship between political systems and philosophy, and is especially relevant for students interested in political science, philosophy, and law. The course introduces the history and development of political thought, and considers the justification of the state, interpretations of justice, systems of government, conceptions of rights and distributions of goods, and justification for civil disobedience, among other topics. This course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 140 - Philosophy of Religion (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for students who seek a thoughtful exploration of religious issues in a non-sectarian context, or as part of a broader program of philosophical study. Topics include Western religion from a philosophical perspective, including arguments for and against the existence of God, and an investigation into the status of religious beliefs. Additional topics may include a consideration of the evolution-creationism debate and a discussion of religious pluralism. PHIL 124 - History of Philosophy: Ancient (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is for students interested specifically in the earliest stages of ancient Western philosophy. The development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle is addressed, and Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-Western thinkers may be considered. Beyond a study of the figures and key ideas, the early view of philosophy as a “way of life” is considered, as is how these movements were intended to transform the lives of those who followed them. PHIL 126 - History of Philosophy: Modern (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course is intended for all students interested in the modern period of Western philosophy (i.e., the 1500s through 1700s). Broad epistemological and metaphysical developments through close analysis of primary texts is emphasized. Philosophers studied include Descartes and other rationalists, Hume and other empiricists, and Kant. PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. This course is appropriate for students seeking a broader program of philosophical study or to fulfill a General Education Humanities or philosophy major requirement, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts, be able to engage in written composition at a college level, and read college-level texts. This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors. PHIL 112H - Introduction to Logic Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces the formal methods and principles of deductive logic. Topics include translation between natural and formal language, syllogistic logic, and propositional logic. This course is especially recommended for students in mathematics, business, computer science, science, engineering, law, and humanities majors and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PHIL 115 - Symbolic Logic (3.0 units) Advisory:PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; PHIL 112 or PHIL 112H This course is intended for students interested in symbolic methods of deductive reasoning, including philosophy and mathematics majors. Students in the course develop an understanding of both sentential logic and predicate logic. Students also learn to translate ordinary language sentences and arguments into symbolic form, and evaluate symbolized arguments for validity using truth-tables and natural deduction techniques. | ||
| IGETC 3A - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Select one: POLS 110 / POLS 110H (IGETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| IGETC 7 - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 15.0† | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| IGETC 5B - Biological SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| IGETC 5C - Lab ScienceGE | 1.0 | |
Select one if lab has not been completed in IGETC 5A or 5B. | ||
| US HISTORY (IGETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
| IGETC 6 - Foreign Language (UC ONLY)GE | 4.5 | |
Notes: Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language or select one: | ||
| UC ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 14.5† | |
| Total Units for Philosophy AA-T program (Transfer to UC/CSU) | 61.0† | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| *PSY 190 is the preferred course for BSS majors. Please meet with a counselor to discuss major prep requirements. |
| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
| EL | Elective Course |
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Given previous instruction in a philosophical theory, students will correctly identify and explain the basic elements of that theory.
Students will demonstrate an ability to read and comprehend philosophical texts by accurately identifying the main point and supporting points.
Students will apply the basic elements of a philosophical theory to a real world scenario.
Students will develop/articulate a critical understanding of the work of Western philosophers, demonstrating through competent paraphrase.
Students will defend a philosophical position or argument.
Students will evaluate the validity of a deductive argument.
Students will evaluate the strength of an inductive argument.
Students will reason effectively.
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