Associate in Arts-DTA with Concentration in Philosophy Curriculum Map

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The Philosophy Concentration is designed to encourage students to cultivate the skills necessary for a life and career of critical thinking, truth seeking, clarity, rationality, reflection, and independent judgment. Students who focus their humanities and electives courses on philosophical subject matter develop excellent written and verbal communication, as well as reading and public speaking skills. The study of philosophy also helps students build their capacities for moral and ethical reasoning which they can use to excel in any career, adapt to a changing world, and find fulfillment in areas of their personal lives.

See Articulation Agreements for more details about the colleges who accept this degree.

Students are responsible for knowing transfer requirements and policies, as well as specific course choices and GPA requirements, are urged to consult the catalog of the institution for which they plan to transfer.

Sample Career Options

This degree can lead to a large number of career possibilities, some of which may include what you find at the right. The majority of these jobs require a bachelor’s degree and this degree can assist you with earning that bachelor’s degree.

Teaching
Business
Law
Medical

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Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student with ENGL& 101 and college level math placement. Please speak with an advisor for a customized academic plan to meet your needs. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic Credits: 5
List B course (see below) Credits / Units: 5

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking Credits: 5

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

N 2 - Natural Science List A Credits: 5
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
List B course (below) Credits / Units: 5

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

PHIL 220 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy Credits: 5
S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

PHIL 108 - Historical Survey-Contemporary Philosophy Credits: 5
H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Electives
All courses numbered 100 or higher may be taken as electives, except Basic Skills and no more than 3 credits Physical Education. Courses should include preparation for a major and/or general interest/leisure-time activity.
(not Philosophy)

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5 (not Philosophy)
S 3 - Social Science Credits: 5
List B course (below) Credits / Units: 5

List B

PHIL& 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 102 - Contemporary Moral Problems Credits: 5
PHIL 103 - Historical Survey-Ancient Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 105 - Historical Survey-Modern Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 108 - Historical Survey-Contemporary Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 110 - Social and Political Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 111 - Science, Technology, and Value Credits: 5
PHIL 112 - Ethics in the Workplace Credits: 5
PHIL 160 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Science Credits: 5
PHIL 200 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion Credits: 5
PHIL 206 - Gender and Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 210 - Comparative Religion Credits: 5
PHIL 216 - Women and World Religions Credits: 5
PHIL 220 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy Credits: 5
PHIL 236 - Existentialism Credits: 5
PHIL 238 - Introduction to Philosophy of Human Rights Credits: 5
PHIL 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 5
PHIL 243 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 5
PHIL 244 - Bioethics Credits: 5
The following meet the Diversity Course requirement:
- PHIL 206 - Gender and Philosophy
- PHIL 210 - Comparative Religion
- PHIL 216 - Women and World Religions
- PHIL 238 - Introduction to Philosophy of Human Rights

Transferability of Credits

Green River College is fully accredited. Academic courses will usually be accepted by other institutions offering the same (or similar) courses. However, each institution has its own transfer policies and each student is responsible for knowing the transfer and admission requirements of the receiving institution. Students are urged to consult with their advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend after Green River.