Philosophy, BA (2023-2024) (AA-T Philosophy)

The AA-T in Philosophy guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet PHIL 9 or PHIL 57 , and PHIL 70A or PHIL 70B requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Philosophy degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Philosophy.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

UDW Directed Self-Placement Exercise Completed
PHIL 70A - Ancient Philosophy 3 units
- if equivalent already taken, then take PHIL 70B
US1 Course (US History) 3 units
- if US1 already satisfied, then take a Lower OR Upper Division University Elective
Lower OR Upper Division University Electives 6 units
Upper Division Elective 1 unit
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area S 3 units
Any 100W course 3 units (WID)
US2+3 Course (US Constitution & California Government) 3 units
- if US2+3 already satisfied, then take a Lower OR Upper Division University Elective
Two Upper Division Philosophy Courses 6 total units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 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
Upper Division University Elective 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

PHIL 133 - Ethics in Science 3 units (Area V)
Three Upper Division Philosophy Courses 9 total units
Upper Division University Elective 3 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.