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 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology
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/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.