Philosophy, BA (2023-2024) (AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)

The AA-T in Global Studies or AA-T in Social Justice Studies guarantees the student will transfer with the completion of 60 transferable semester units. Students who earn either of these transfer degrees will meet the 39 units of lower division GE and 21 units of elective credit at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Philosophy degree in 60 semester units for students who earn either the AA-T in Global Studies or AA-T in Social Justice Studies.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

UDW Directed Self-Placement Exercise Completed
Any 100W course 3 units (WID)
ENGL 2 - Critical Thinking and Writing 3 units
PHIL 9 , PHIL 57 , or PHIL 157 3 units
PHIL 70A - Ancient Philosophy 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 1 unit
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
PHIL 70B - Early Modern Philosophy 3 units
Two Upper Division Philosophy Courses 6 total units
Upper Division University Elective 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
PHIL 190 - Seminar in Philosophical Classics OR PHIL 290 - Advanced Seminar in a Selected Philosopher or Tradition 3 units
Two Upper Division Philosophy Courses 6 total units

4th Semester (15 units)

Three Upper Division Philosophy Courses 9 total units
Upper Division University Elective 1 unit
Lower OR Upper Division Electives 5 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.