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LIBERAL ARTS: Philosophy Option

The associate in arts degree option in Philosophy offers students the opportunity to sharpen critical thinking and analytical skills useful whether students plan to transfer to a four year institution as a philosophy major or to branch out into law, education, public service, religion, or business. Philosophy exposes students to a wide range of ideas and viewpoints and improves their ability to reason and understand complex issues. A minimum of 62 credit hours required for graduation.

Courses
Credits
Comments
Requirements:
ENG101 English Composition I
3
 
ENG102 English Composition II
3
Prerequisite
HIS111 Western Civilization I
3
 
HIS112 Western Civilization II
3
 
PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy
3
 
PHI102 Basic Issues in Philosophy
3
 
PHI121 Practical Logic
3
 
PHI110 Ethics
3
 
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
3
 
REL101 World Religions
3
 
Electives:
 
Behavioral Science Electives
3
 
Literature Electives
6
 
Math Electives
6/8
MAT111 and MAT112 Or MAT120 and higher
Science Electives
8
Must be lab science
Free Electives
9
PHI recommended




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