My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
Philosophy is for students who like to think. Philosophy classes at FRCC provide students the opportunity to investigate fundamental questions like: What is real? What exists? What is knowledge? What is truth? What is right and what is wrong? What are our moral, social, and political obligations? What is beauty? Does God exist?
The FRCC Associates of Arts with a designation in Philosophy is designed to help students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to grapple with these questions and prepare them for transfer to a four year institution. Associate of Arts coursework covers the courses in philosophy as well as the courses in mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, and science needed to transfer to a four-year institution.
A career in Philosophy likely requires a graduate degree. However, students with undergraduate degrees in philosophy have gone on to find success in any number of fields including law, business, art, literature, journalism, politics, human resources, management, or nonprofit professions.
Learn more about gainful employment
What You Will Learn
Program Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish and critically evaluate the major schools of philosophy
- Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of philosophical thinking
- Critically evaluate primary philosophical sources
- Apply philosophical theories to current issues
- Demonstrate philosophical/logical thinking through writing and other forms of assessment
Career Opportunities
A degree in Philosophy opens the door to careers in:
- Teaching
- College Professor
- Human Resources
- Law
- Non-profit Organizations
- Politics
- The Arts
AA in Philosophy
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| PHI 111 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 113 | Logic | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities: ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| PHI 112 | Ethics | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History: __________ | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| PHI 218 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 214 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 3-5 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| PHI 220 | Philosophy of Death and Dying | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 3-5 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |