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)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

ENGL 2410♦ - Western World Literature I
ENGL 2420♦ - Western World Literature II
Approved General Education Humanities elective 3 credits

History (6 hours)

¹See note below.

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

SOCI 1020 - General Sociology, Institutions and Society
Approved Behavioral/ Social Science General Education elective²3 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives²8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

PHIL 1030♦ - Human Nature and Life
PHIL 1600 - Issues in Philosophy
PHIL 2020 - Self & Values
PHIL 2210 - Religions and Cultures
Foreign Language (Intermediate sequence)³6 credits
Physical Education 1 credit

Total Credit Hours 60

¹See senior institution for history requirements.

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

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.

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.