60 Credits
The Associate of Arts Degree with Emphasis in Philosophy provides students with the opportunity to reflect on the most fundamental questions that concern human beings. Through careful study of major figures and traditions within philosophy, courses in this program will help students develop skills for reasoning and critical analysis, and encourage imagination, intellectual curiosity and rigor, personal reflection, and civic engagement.
Since the study of philosophy cultivates intellectual curiosity and imagination, and draws upon all areas of human endeavor, students who complete the emphasis will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of many different majors. Philosophy majors are prepared for a wide variety of careers, including law, journalism, business, technology, and government and politics. Philosophy courses satisfy 6 of the 10 goals in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Required Courses
Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.
Complete two of the following three courses:
Complete one of the following five courses:
General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 credits
*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options
Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
(Met by completion of all 40 credits of the MnTC)
Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course
Course __________________
(can be met by taking PHIL 1102)
Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from Two Different Departments)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 - met by taking required PHIL courses
Course #2 _______________
Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course
Course __________________
(can be met by taking PHIL 1150)
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course
Course __________________
(can be met by taking PHIL 1103 or PHIL 1140 or PHIL 1170 or PHIL 1180)
Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course
Course __________________
(can be met by taking PHIL 1140)
Additional Course Requirements – 20 Credits
One Health (HLTH) course.
One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.
Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60-credit requirement.