Philosophy (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Arts, Comm., and Humanities
This program helps students appreciate the role of ideas in shaping and evaluating the broad range of human experience from ancient to modern times. Classes focus on how great thinkers considered issues concerning ethics, human nature, politics, religion, economics, social change, knowledge, reality, and sound reasoning. Students learn to read critically, to think logically, to analyze and organize a wide variety of concepts, to research and evaluate sources, and to communicate clearly and effectively. Philosophy majors can apply their knowledge and skills to a wide range of professional fields such as business, advertising, media, law, health professions, and education.
Completion of the following courses normally fulfills the first half of bachelor degree requirements in Philosophy. Course selections should be tailored to match requirements of the intended transfer institution.
Contact Information:
English & Humanities Division
Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 204C
Phone: (208) 769-3394
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6-8 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy   | 3 |
| PHIL-103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-201 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 14-18 | |
| Total Credits | 60-66 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Distinguish among philosophical problems and patterns and examine their historical, intellectual, and cultural contexts.
- Create arguments that utilize sound reasoning processes, are grounded in evidenced-based analysis, and incorporate the appraisal of opposing views.
- Appraise critical perspectives in philosophical subject matter and demonstrate the components of sound reasoning and argumentation.
- Explain how philosophy has affected the growth and change of institutions, society, and conceptions of ethics and justice.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| PHIL-101 or PHIL-103 |
Introduction to Philosophy Gateway course or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing Gateway course | 3-5 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 or ENGL-102P |
Writing and Rhetoric II or Writing and Rhetoric II |
3-4 |
| PHIL-101 or PHIL-103 |
Introduction to Philosophy Gateway course or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| PHIL-201 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-66 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| PHIL-101 or PHIL-103 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 9-12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 or ENGL-102P |
Writing and Rhetoric II or Writing and Rhetoric II |
3-4 |
| PHIL-103 or PHIL-101 |
Introduction to Ethics or Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 10-11 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| PHIL-201 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-66 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone