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2010-2011 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2010-2011 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, A.A. (Philosophy)


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Philosophy involves reasoning and thinking critically about all areas of life: science, religion, art, politics and morality. Its purpose is to understand and evaluate our most basic beliefs and values and to integrate them in a coherent view of ourselves and the world.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: Philosophy

General Education Requirements (41 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)


Natural Science (8 hours)


Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives2 8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)


Total Credit Hours 60


1 See senior institution for history requirements.

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

3 This 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.

Note(s):


  • Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
  • High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.

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