Philosophy
Program Description: Philosophy coursework develops critical and logical thinking needed for making sound, ethical decisions. Students in this major develop a love of wisdom and a respect for the nature of reality. The course work includes an area of concentration* of 12 hours in Philosophy. This degree provides the academic foundation for successful transfer and completion of baccalaureate degrees in the fields of law, medicine, politics, public relations, teaching, human resources, entertainment, and publishing. Philosophy majors outperform graduates of most other majors on the analytical, writing, and verbal portions of the GRE, the MCAT, and the LSAT.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 English Composition I | 3 | Communication Core Curriculum Course | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. Students should meet with an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. | Core |
| Creative Arts Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | *Area of Concentration | Core |
| HIST 1301 United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| ENGL 1302 English Composition II or ENGL 2311 Business and Technical Writing | 3 | Communication Core Curriculum Course | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| SPCH 1315 Public Speaking | 3 | Or select a course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics | 3 | *Area of Concentration | Core |
| HIST 1302 United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| Restricted Elective: Foreign Language | 4 |
SPAN 1411Beginning Spanish I SGNL 1401 Beginning American Sign Language I FREN 1411 Beginning French I Students should meet with an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. |
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| MATH 1324 Math for Business and Social Sciences | 3 | Or select a course from the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. Students should talk with an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. | Core |
| PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic | 3 | *Area of Concentration | |
| GOVT 2305 Federal Government | 3 | Government/Political Core Curriculum | Core |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core | 3 | Select a course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the Core Curriculum Course List. | Core |
| 16 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| Restricted Elective: Foreign Language | 4 |
SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II SGNL 1402 Beginning American Sign Language II FREN 1412 Beginning French II Students should meet with an advisor to determine transfer institution courses. |
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| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core | 3 |
Select a course from the Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core ENGL 2322 British Literature I ENGL 2323 British Literature II ENGL 2327 American Literature I ENGL 2328 American Literature II ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II Literature courses can be taken in any order. |
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| PHIL 2321 Philosophy of Religion | 3 | *Area of Concentration | |
| GOVT 2306 Texas Government | 3 | Government/Political Science Core Curriculum | Core |
| Core Component Area Option | 1 | Select a course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 14 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Arts degree | |||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Critically reading and examining complex texts
- Constructing valid arguments and defending their premises
- Identifying logical errors and false assumptions
- Articulating philosophical and scholarly problems
- Communicating information in writing
- Understanding the world from multiple points of view
- Formulating clear and significant philosophical theses
- Using logic and reasoning to assess possible solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Transfer Information
Philosophy degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
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