Philosophy Associate in Arts (PHIL-AA)
This program is suggested for students who wish to pursue an AA degree with a concentration in philosophy. It will provide an excellent basis for anyone who plans to continue toward a higher degree in the liberal arts or the humanities.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College History/Languages/Social Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Susan Morgan, (850) 484-2137
smorgan@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact:
John Holder, (850) 484-2542
jholder@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 (15 cc)
| ENC 1101C | English Composition I | 3 cc |
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| | Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education Courses: | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
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| PHI 2100 | Logic | 3 cc |
| | Foreign Language I or Elective | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
Foreign Language I must be selected if the foreign language requirement has not been met.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 2 (16 cc)
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cc |
| PHI 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| | Natural Science Companion Lab | 1 cc |
| | General Education Elective or Foreign Language II | 3 cc |
| | Electives | 3 cc |
Foreign Language II must be selected if the foreign language requirement has not been met.
The required companion lab may be taken this semester or with the Natural Science course in semester 3.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 3 (15 cc)
| | Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education courses (not selected in semester 1): | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
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| See Choices | Humanities (Literature LIT, AML, or ENL prefix) | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Natural Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Social Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| | Electives | 3 cc |
If a biological science was selected in semester 2, then a physical science must be selected in semester 3. If a physical science was selected in semester 2, then a biological science must be selected in semester 3.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 4 (14 cc)
| PHI 2600 | Ethics | 3 cc |
| PHI 2701 | Introduction to the Philosophy of World Religions | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any General Education Elective | 3 cc |
| | Electives | 5 cc |
Recommended Electives:
Total Credit Hours: 60