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Associate Degrees for Transfer
2015-2016 Catalog
To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics for
Transfer, students must complete the following:
• Completion of the following major requirements
with grades of 2.0 or better
• A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable units with a
grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
• Certified completion of either the California
State University General Education Breadth pattern.
(CSU GE), or the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU)
pattern general education requirements.
Math Core................................................................. 18
MATH 5A
Math Analysis I ................... 5
MATH 5B
Math Analysis II .................. 4
MATH 6
Math Analysis III ................. 4
MATH 17
Differential Equations and
Linear Algebra...................... 5
Select one (1) course from Group A. .......................... 4
Group A
CSCI 26
Discrete Mathematics for
Computer Science ................ 4
CSCI 40
Programming Concepts
and Methodology I .............. 4
ENGR 40
Programming for Scientists
and Engineers ...................... 4
MATH 11
Elementary Statistics ............ 4
PHYS 4A
Physics For Scientists and
Engineers ............................. 4
STAT 7
Elementary Statistics ............ 4
CSU GE or IGETC.............................................. 39-41
CSU electives to reach 60 units total
Total Units
60
PHILOSOPHY
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
• Analyze deductive arguments for validity and soundness.
• Understand the difference between deductive and
inductive arguments.
• Write a cogent argumentative essay.
• Respect the values of dialogue, argumentation,
and principled criticism in a societal and global context.
• Explain the most important issues in philosophy
and accurately characterize various opposing viewpoints
on them.
• Thoroughly and accurately describe the arguments
for opposing viewpoints on philosophical issues.
• Construct arguments of their own on philosophical
issues and express their arguments clearly and cogently.
• Respond to objections to their own views and engage
in rational dialogue on philosophical issues without
resorting to logical fallacies or rhetoric.
• See philosophical questioning and rational dialogue
as valuable and essential elements of a human life well lived.
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY FOR TRANSFER
DEGREE
An Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy for transfer is
designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree
in philosophy or a related major. In addition to providing
a strong philosophical foundation, the Associate of Arts
Degree in Philosophy for Transfer is designed to develop
critical thinking skills, as well as enhance the ability to read,
comprehend, and analyze complex arguments on a variety of
issues. These skills will be valuable assets to transfer students
to four-year institutions, whether they major in philosophy or
another field of study.
Students wishing to pursue the Associate of Arts Degree in
Philosophy for Transfer must complete 60 units of coursework
eligible for transfer to the California State University, including
either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General
Education-Breadth requirements. Furthermore, students
must complete 18 units of major coursework and maintain
a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C or higher in all
courses taken to fulfill the major. For more information on
university admission or transfer requirements, students should
consult with a counselor
Required Core................................................................. 6
Select one course
PHIL 4
Introduction to Logic. ...........3
PHIL 6
Symbolic Logic......................3
Select one course
PHIL 1
Introduction to Philosophy....3
PHIL 1C
Ethics.....................................3
PHIL 1CH Honors Ethics........................3
List A............................................................................... 3
Any course from core not already used.
List B............................................................................... 6
Any course from List A not already used.
HIST 1
Western Civilization
to 1648..................................3
HIST 2
Western from 1648 ...............3
PHIL 1D
World Religions ................... 3
Mathematics - Philosophy