Philosophy-Option

Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts

A degree in Philosophy provides a well-rounded liberal arts background by providing training in how to think, especially about the most important questions of life. It is a gateway to many other disciplines, professions and careers such as teaching, research, business and much more. It provides methodologies for success in continuing academic studies beyond the program as well as in careers.

Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in philosophy from a college or university should obtain an A.A. degree in liberal arts. It is recommended that not more than 15 credits in philosophy be earned at ACCC to avoid any possible transfer problems. Most granters of baccalaureate degrees prefer that the upper level courses be taken at their institution. A student who successfully completes the requirements of the A.A. degree in philosophy should be able to think critically about issues, create arguments that show sound reasoning, demonstrate diversity through understanding Eastern and Western philosophies, evaluate philosophy's influence on society and culture, and read and write at a sophisticates conceptual level.

For more information contact the department chairperson, Cheryl Knowles-Harrigan, at (609) 343-4993 or e-mail cknowles@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree in the College catalog.
Communication (9 credits)  
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
COMM110-Interpersonal Communication or
COMM120-Public Speaking
3
Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits)  
MATH220-Statistical Methods
4
ANTH/BIOL101-Biological Anthropology or
BIOL103-Biology of Our World
4
PHYS100-Conceptual Physics
4
Social Science (9 credits)  
PSYC101-General Psychology
3
SOCL101-Principles of Sociology*
3
Social Science course, choose one: ANTH103*, ECON110, GEOG102, GEOG110, GOVT101 or GOVT110
3
Humanities (9 credits)  
Choose one: ARTS103, ARTS108 or ARTS109
3
Choose one: PHIL102, PHIL115 or RELG110
3
ENGL104-Introduction to Literature or ENGL201-World Literature
3
History (6 credits)
Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104
6
*Cultural and Global Awareness
ANTH103-Cultural Anthropology or
SOCL101-Principles of Sociology meet the Cultural and Global Awareness requirement.
Health and Well-being (1 credit)
HPED150-Concepts of Physical Fitness
1
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS REQUIRED
46
 
Program Courses (Select five of these 3-credit courses.)
15
PHIL101-Introduction to Logic
PHIL102-Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL105-World Myths and Legends
PHIL106-Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy  
PHIL111-World Ethical Systems  
PHIL115-Introduction to Philosophy through Literature  
PHIL215-Philosophy and Literature
Choose one: PHIL104- Bioethics: Realities of the New Millennium or PHIL110-Introduction to Ethics
(Students may take PHIL104 or PHIL110, not both.)
TOTAL
15
Liberal Arts Electives (may include PHIL courses)
3
Computer Literacy
(May be fulfilled with CISM125; testing out; or reviewed departmental portfolio)
0
   
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64
Effective Fall 2007 (PHIL)