Associate Degree for Transfer - Philosophy

The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer," a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a California State University campus. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete 60 required semester units of California State University-transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

The Philosophy program aims to develop student's critical thinking skills and argumentative rigor; provide a broad background of the discipline; and prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Philosophy and related disciplines. Students may obtain an Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer and optimize preparation for advanced degrees in Philosophy at baccalaureate institutions. Typical employment opportunities in the field are in the areas of education, law, and political service.