My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program 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.
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.
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- REQ | Philosophy Course: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 3-5 |
| PHI- REQ | Philosophy Course: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Elective: ___________ | 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- REQ | Philosophy Course: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 3-5 |
| ELC- LST | Elective: ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-15 |