Philosophy Associate of Arts

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

First Semester

PHI 1011Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3

3

GT- HI1The Middle Ages (HIS 2300), 20th Century World History (HIS 2015), or Any GT-HI1

3

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

ELECTIVE Medieval-Modern Civilization (HUM 1022), World Mythology (HUM 1015), or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

GT- AH1,2,4World Literature to 1600 (LIT 2001), World Literature After 1600 (LIT 2002), or Any GT-AH1, 2, or 4

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

PHI 1012Ethics: GT-AH3

3

PHI 1013 Or PHI 2013Logic (PHI 1013) or Symbolic Logic (PHI 2013)

3

ENG 1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

GT- AH1,2,4Music History: Medieval-Classical (MUS 1021), Romantic-Present (MUS 1022), or Any GT-AH1, 2, or 4

3

GT- MA1Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Any GT-MA1

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

PHI 2005 Or PHI 2014 Or PHI 2018 Or PHI 2020Business Ethics (PHI 2005), Philosophy of Religion (PHI 2014), Environmental Ethics (PHI 2018), or Philosophy Death & Dying (PHI 2020)

3

ELECTIVE Women & Social Action (WST 2100) or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

GT- SSPsychology-Death & Dying (PSY 2222) or Any GT-SS

3

GT- SC1/2Environmental Science with Lab (ENV 1111) or Any GT-SC1/2

3

PHI 2005 Or PHI 2014 Or PHI 2018 Or PHI 2020Business Ethics (PHI 2005), Philosophy of Religion (PHI 2014), Environmental Ethics (PHI 2018), or Philosophy Death & Dying (PHI 2020)

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

ELECTIVE PHI 1014/1015/1016/2005/2014/2018/2022 or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVE Cultural Anthropology (ANT 1001) or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

GT- SSHuman Geography (GEO 1006) or Any GT-SS

3

GT- SC1Biological Anthropology (ANT 1005) or Any GT-SC1

4

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

2

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

It is recommended that you meet with Philosophy Faculty to discuss your destination college and guidance regarding philosophy and religious study courses. 

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3). 

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you are required to take 15 credits of Philosophy coursesPHI 1011, PHI 1012, and PHI 1013/PHI 2013 are required. You may choose two courses from PHI 2005, PHI 2014, PHI 2018, or PHI 2020. Any Philosophy courses taken in addition to the 15 credits may transfer as degree elective credits to your 4-year institution, which are necessary to complete a bachelors. Please see your advisor and check with your transfer institution for details on how credits will transfer and be applied.

Per the Statewide Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GT-SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).

If you take more credits in mathematics and science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed. 

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.