Philosophy - Religious Studies

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Philosophy involves reasoning and thinking critically about all areas of life. The philosophy concentration in religious studies provides students with background facts about the metaphysical, epistemic, and moral commitments of various religious traditions. Its purpose is helping students to understand and evaluate these traditions and to integrate them into a coherent view of ourselves and the world.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: Religious Studies

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements.

³This A.A. degree requires proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to 6 hours of intermediate college-level work, which can be applied toward B.A. degree requirements at a senior institution. Students must be proficient at the intermediate level to enroll in any foreign language 2010 class. Advanced preparation through the Elementary sequence (6 hours) of foreign language courses may be necessary.

⁴Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency Exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
HIST 1110♦ - Survey of World Civilization I ² (3 hrs.)
or
HIST 2010♦ - American History I ² (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)
Foreign Language 2010³ (3 hrs.)

1 Elective⁴ (1 hr.)

Spring Term (18 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 1120♦ - Survey of World Civilization II ² (3 hrs.)
or
HIST 2020♦ - American History II ² (3 hrs.)
PHIL 1030♦ - Human Nature and Life (3 hrs.)
SOCI 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
Foreign Language 2020³ (3 hrs.)

1 MATH (3 hrs.) (Select from MATH 1530, MATH 1630 or MATH 1710)

Second Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

ENGL 2110♦ - American Literature I (3 hrs.)
or
ENGL 2120♦ - American Literature II (3 hrs.)
or
ENGL 2210♦ - British Literature I (3 hrs.)
or
ENGL 2220♦ - British Literature II (3 hrs.)
or
ENGL 2410♦ - Western World Literature I (3 hrs.)
or
ENGL 2420♦ - Western World Literature II (3 hrs.)
PHIL 1600♦ - Issues in Philosophy (3 hrs.)
SOCI 1240♦ - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 hrs.)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

PHIL 2210♦ - Religions and Cultures (3 hrs.)
SOCI 2010♦ - Marriage and Family (3 hrs.)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Humanities Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from ARTH 2010, ARTH 2020, MUS 1030, or THEA 1030)⁴

Philosophy - Religious Studies

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (18 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A. Philosophy-Religious Studies

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Electives (3 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60