SSPHI - Social Sciences Program, Philosophy Option, A.A.

Program Title

Social Sciences Program, Philosophy Option, A.A.

Program Code

SSPHI

Program Description

This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year college Philosophy Program in preparation for academic professions such as teaching or scholarly research/writing. Skills developed in this program are highly valued in many types of employment such as Law, Business, Bioethics, Nursing, Education, Religious Ministry, Employee Relations, Government, Technical Writing and Publishing.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Assess critically arguments found in public discourse, using deductive and inductive logic and other critical thinking techniques
- Develop a metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, and/or religious synthesis in the formulation of their own opinions
- Present ideas clearly in written form about difficult issues, such as life and death, truth and reality

Requirements

General Education: 45- 48 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Communications Credits: 9
- course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
- course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
- course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9
Social Sciences Credits: 6
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 12
- Mathematics Credits: 3-8
- Science (1 lab science course required) Credits: 4-8
- Technological Competency Credits: 0-4
History Credits: 6
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Highly Recommended:
- course - Critical Thinking Credits: 3

Career Studies: 12 Credits as Follows:

course - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
course - Comparative Religion Credits: 3
course - Logic Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3

Electives: 0-3 Credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

course - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 (1)
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total Credits: 12-16

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - Comparative Religion Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 (1)

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 3: Fall Term

course - Logic Credits: 3
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 (1)
History Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

course - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 (1)

Total Credits: 15-16

Sequence Note:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.