Associate in Arts for Transfer - Philosophy

The AA-T in Philosophy provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Philosophy will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Philosophy or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues, arguments, and metaphors that structure our cultural lives. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues, arguments, and metaphors that structure our political lives.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	Select two courses from the following (6 units)
	PHILO 101 or PHILO 101H or PHILO 116	Introduction to Philosophy Honors Introduction to Philosophy Ethics for Modern Life	3 or 3 or 3
	PHILO 117	Introduction to Logic	3
	List A - Select one course from the following (3 units)
	Any course from Core Requirements not used above
	PHILO 119	History of Philosophy: Ancient Period	3
	PHILO 120	History of Philosophy: Modern Period	3
	List B - Select two courses from the following (6 units)
	Any List A course not already used
	HIST 170	Western Civilization I	3
	HIST 180	Western Civilization II	3
	PHILO 115	Religions of the World	3
	PHILO 130	Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy	3
	List C - Select one course from the following (3 units)
	Any course from List A or List B not used above
	HUMAN 105	The Human Struggle	3
	HUMAN105H	Honors The Human Struggle	3
	PHILO 121	Philosophy - Islam	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.