Roadmap: Philosophy, BA (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 (14 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
Any 100W course 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
PHIL 9 , PHIL 57 , or PHIL 157 (with permission from advisor) 3 units
PHIL 70A , PHIL 70B , or PHIL 70E 3 units
Physical Education 2 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 3 units

2nd Semester (16 units)

HIST 170S 3 units (fulfills Upper Division Area 4 (formerly Area S) + US1)
- if US1 already satisfied, then can take a different Upper Division Area 4 (formerly Area S)
PHIL 70A , PHIL 70B , or PHIL 70E 3 units
Two (2) Upper Division Philosophy Courses 6 total units
Upper Division University Elective(s) 4 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Area 2/5 (formerly Area R) 3 units
POLS 170V 3 units (fulfills Upper Division Area 3 (formerly Area V) + US23)
- if US2+3 already satisfied, then can take a different Upper Division Area 3 (formerly Area V)
PHIL 190 - Seminar in Philosophical Classics OR PHIL 195 - Seminar in Philosophy of Law 3 units
Two (2) Upper Division Philosophy Courses 6 total units

4th Semester (15 units)

Three (3) Upper Division Philosophy Courses 9 total units
Lower OR Upper Division University Electives 6 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.