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2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Philosophy Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
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How to use this Planning Guide:
This planning guide is a tool to help you understand what classes are recommended for this pre-major; review this information with your advisor as you develop an educational plan.
- Use the fillable AA-DTA Degree Planning Guide with the information below to plan your path to completing this pre-major.
- Click on “print degree planner”
 for a print-friendly version of this planning guide
- The Class Schedule will tell you which classes each quarter meet requirements for your pre-major.
- The Annual Schedule can provide information about when classes are typically offered throughout the year.
Where does my path start?
You will complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) at Shoreline.
Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a baccalaureate degree in Philosophy.
Philosophy is also an excellent major for graduate studies in law, public administration, religious studies, and education.
What courses should I take?
This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.
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General Education Requirements - 20 Credits
Communication (10 Credits)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Choose one of the following classes:
MATH& 107 , MATH 111 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 142 , MATH& 146 , MATH& 148 , MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 , MATH& 163 , MATH 207 , MATH 208 , MATH 211 , MATH& 264 , PHIL& 120 . Recommended: PHIL& 120 .
* Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising, mathadvising@shoreline.edu.
Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits
Humanities (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities . Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: World Language if required for university admission or graduation. Philosophy courses can count in either Humanities or Social Science distributions - but not in both. Strongly recommended: PHIL& 101 , PHIL 102 .
Natural Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g.Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences . At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Recommended: PHIL& 120 if not used for Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning.
Social Sciences (15 Credits)
Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences . Philosophy courses can count in either Humanities or Social Science distributions - but not in both. Strongly recommended: PHIL& 101 , PHIL 102 .
Where can I transfer and what does my chosen four-year school require?
Before choosing classes, become familiar with the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, and/or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.)
What is Philosophy?
Philosophy is the attempt to answer the most fundamental questions of all, on the basis of unaided reasoning and thus without reference to unbacked myth, blind faith, or unexamined authorities. Classic philosophical questions include, “Does God exist? Do human beings have free will? What is the difference between illusion and reality? Is there such a thing as objective truth (and can we attain it)? What is justice? What is the best way to live, all things considered?
What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy?
With knowledge and skills in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and constructing and critiquing arguments, philosophy majors are well prepared for work in a variety of careers, including teaching, law, journalism, research, counseling, clergy, social work, and public service.
Potential employers include: Federal, state and local governments, colleges and universities, churches or synagogues, religious organizations, hospitals, Health and Human Services, law firms, public advocacy groups, private foundations, non-profit organizations, foreign service, businesses, publishing companies, newspapers, radio and tv stations. For more, please visit http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
206-546-4101
www.shoreline.edu
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