*The course numbering is for administrative purposes only.  Students may take courses in any order.  PHIL M05 has an English prerequisite.  Consult with your academic counselor to find courses best suited to your individual needs.

PHIL M01– INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 100

Explores systematically the concepts of knowledge, reality, and value, including review of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. Introduces idealism, realism, skepticism, materialism, and relativism. Students cannot complete both PHIL M01 and PHIL M01H courses because credit will only be awarded to the first course completed.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M01H – HONORS: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

3UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 100

Explores systematically the concepts of knowledge, reality, and value, including review of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. Introduces idealism, realism, skepticism, materialism, and relativism. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Students cannot complete both PHIL M01 and PHIL M01H courses because credit will only be awarded to the first course completed.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M02 – INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture|
C-ID: PHIL 120

Introduces the systematic study of consequentialist, deontological and virtue theories as well as meta-ethical theories. Includes such topics as freedom and responsibility, justice, and moral relativism. Students cannot complete both PHIL M02 and PHIL M02H courses because credit will only be awarded to the first course completed.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M02H – HONORS: INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 120

Introduces the systematic study of consequentialist, deontological and virtue theories as well as metaethical theories. Includes such topics as freedom and responsibility, justice, and moral relativism. Honors work challenges student to be analytical through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Students cannot complete both PHIL M02 and PHIL M02H courses because credit will only be awarded to the first course completed.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M03 – SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Introduction to major social and political theories in Western thought. Explains the organization of societies and the formation of governments. Examines the concept of justice, equality, rights and duties, class, and power structures.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M05 – CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYTIC WRITING

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Introduces critical reasoning, including analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, and identification of assumptions and perspectives. Emphasizes oral and written analysis and argumentation, clarifying fact, belief and value and identifying and avoiding common fallacies of thought, logic and language.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M07 – INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 110

Explores deductive and inductive reasoning, definitions, verification, argument forms, and analyzes formal and informal fallacies. Analyzes the nature of arguments for validity and soundness. Includes a study of formal techniques of sentential logic and predictive logic.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M08 – PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Introduces philosophical issues that arise from reflection on religious beliefs and practices. Includes such topics as the nature of religion, the existence of God, mysticism and religious experience, divine perfection and the problem of evil, faith and reason, religion and morality, life after death, and the diversity of religious beliefs.

Applies to Associate Degree.  Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M09 – INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 210

Covers elements of symbolic logic, sentential, and quantificational. Analyzes forms of reasoning and structure of language.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M11 – WORLD RELIGIONS: WEST

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Compares the major ideas of western religious traditions. Explores cultural and historical contexts in which these religions arose, and recent forms of these traditions.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M12 – WORLD RELIGIONS: EAST

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Compares the major ideas of the world’s eastern religious traditions. Explores how cultural and historical contexts in these religions arose, as well as recent forms of these traditions.

Applies to Associate Degree.  Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M13 – THE CLASSICAL MIND

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 130

Studies ancient and medieval philosophy. Focuses on the development of central philosophical themes.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M14 – THE MODERN MIND

3 UNITS
Prerequisites: None
Class Hours: 3 lecture
C-ID: PHIL 140

Studies the beginning of modern philosophy. Explores skepticism and rationality, the mind/body problem, and other problems.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

PHIL M80 – INTERNSHIP IN PHILOSOPHY

1 TO 4 UNITS
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline and instructor approval.
Class Hours: Hours as arranged

Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid internships that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of an internship paper, presentation, or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations. To take this course, contact the Career Transfer Center. Requires orientation session. Students receive one unit of credit for each 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid work. May enroll in up to 4 units a semester with a maximum of 16 total units of any type of work experience.

Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree

The Philosophy AA-T is a specialized transfer degree specific to the CSU system, and not all colleges and universities accept it. Consult your academic counselor before pursuing this option.

Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission

1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives

Students who complete Philosophy courses for the Associate in Arts in Philosophy for transfer (AA-T in Philosophy) will apply major philosophical concepts to the complexities of the 21^st century. Understanding philosophy will allow students to positively engage and contribute to society as informed citizens. 

The Associate in Arts degree in Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T in Philosophy) was developed by our faculty and the goals are to provide an alternative path for students who wish to transfer to the California State University (CSU) campus in Philosophy, or similar major. In addition, the AA-T in Philosophy provides a seamlessly transferring process for students to a CSU as it aligns the common core of lower division courses required to transfer in Philosophy or a major deemed similar.   

2. Catalog Description

The study of Philosophy invites students to carefully analyze and thoughtfully respond to the fundamental ideas and basic concerns present in the human experience. The goal is to examine ourselves, our culture, and our world and the persisting questions regarding human thought and action. Instruction in philosophy teaches, not what to think, but how to think. The program also develops skills in analytical and critical thinking and writing that are excellent preparation for professional and other careers.

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T degree in Philosophy are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements as this AA-T in Philosophy may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Philosophy for transfer (AA-T in Philosophy) students must complete the following:

• 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable semester units.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.
• Completion of 18-20 specified major units. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better (title 5 § 55063).
• Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU) pattern.

Degree Program Requirements

REQUIRED CORE: Select and complete 2 courses (6 units), one from each option

Option 1 - complete one course

PHIL M09: Introduction to Symbolic Logic, 3 Units
CSU GE Area A3

Option 2 - complete one course

PHIL M01: Introduction to Philosophy, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M01H: Honors: Introduction to Philosophy, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M02: Introduction to Ethics, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M02H: Honors: Introduction to Ethics, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

List A: Select and complete one course (3 units)

PHIL M03: Social and Political Philosophy, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D7

PHIL M05: Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing, 3 Units
CSU GE Area A3

PHIL M08: Philosophy of Religion, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M11: World Religions: West, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M12: World Religions: East, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M13: The Classical Mind, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M14: The Modern Mind, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

PHIL M14: The Modern Mind, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

Any course from REQUIRED CORE not already used

List B: Select and complete 2 courses (6 units)

Any course from LIST A not already used

HIST M01A: Western Civilization I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HIST M01B: Western Civilization II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

List C: Select and complete 1 course (3-5 units)

Any course from LIST A or B not already used OR Any course articulated as CSU GE Area C2 or IGETC Area 3B below:

COMM M26: Rhetoric of Popular Culture, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M01B: Literature: Critical Thinking & Comp, 3 Units
CSU GE Area A3, C2

ENGL M01BH: Honors Lit: Critical Thinking & Comp, 3 Units
CSU GE Area A3, C2

ENGL M10A: Creative Writing, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M10B: Advanced Creative Writing, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M13A: Major American Writers I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M13B: Major American Writers II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M14: Introduction to Poetry, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M15A: Survey of English Literature I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M15B: Survey of English Literature II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M16: Introduction to Fiction, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M17: Shakespeare, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M20: Study of Drama, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M29A: The Bible as Literature (Old Testament), 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M29B: The Bible as Literature (New Testament), 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M30: Masterpieces of World Literature I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M31: Masterpieces of World Literature II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ENGL M40: Children’s Literature, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

FILM M15: Introduction to Documentary Film, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C1, C2

FILM M51: Images of Women in Film, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C1, C2

FREN M01: Elementary French I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

FREN M02: Elementary French II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

GERM M01: Elementary German I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

GERM M02: Elementary German II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

HIST M01A: Western Civilization I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HIST M01B: Western Civilization II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HIST M15: Asian Civilization I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HIST M16: Asian Civilization II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HIST M20A: World History I, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HIST M20B: World History II, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, D6

HUM M07: Humanities through the Arts, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2, C1

HUM M10A: Ethics, Culture and the Arts: The Roots of the Humanities, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

HUM M10B: Ethics, Culture and the Arts: The Roots of the Modern World, 3 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ITAL M01: Elementary Italian I, 4 Units
CSU GE Area C2

ITAL M02: Elementary Italian II, 4 Units
CSU GE Area C2

JAPN M01: Elementary Japanese, 4 Units
CSU GE Area C2

JAPN M02: Elementary Japanese II, 4 Units
CSU GE Area C2

SPAN M01: Elementary Spanish I, 5 Units
CSU GE Area C2

SPAN M02: Elementary Spanish II, 5 Units
CSU GE Area C2

SPAN M03: Intermediate Spanish I, 5 Units
CSU GE Area C2

SPAN M04: Intermediate Spanish II, 5 Units
CSU GE Area C2

Total Units for the Major: 18-20

General Education (IGETC for CSU or CSU GE): 37-39

Total Units that may be double-counted: 9-12

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: 12-15

Total Units for Degree: 60

Philosophy majors often excel in the workforce.  

According to a Wall Street Journal report, students who graduated with a B.A. in philosophy had the 16th highest average mid-career salaries out of 50 majors (engineering took the top 7 spots).  While the starting salary is near the middle of all majors, the average mid-career salary of philosophy majors quickly rises to $81,200.00, outperforming Finance, International Relations, Marketing, Business Management, Communications, Nursing, Biology, Health Care Administration, and many others.¹  To quote the president of Monster.com's MonsterTRAK, “philosophy students fit a profile that employers are seeking more and more.”²  For more information on the types of jobs philosophy majors excel at, click on this link.

Philosophy is also a great major for students who want to keep their graduate school options open.  Philosophy majors consistently rank at or near the top of graduate school entrance exams and admissions rates.  For example, “of the top 12 majors admitted to ABA-Law Programs, philosophy and history are tied for first place in acceptance rates with 85% of applicants admitted.”³

Philosophy majors have an average ranking of fourth on the Business School GMAT Exams (behind physics, math and engineering),⁴second on the Law School LSAT Exams (behind physics and math),⁵and first on the verbal and analytic portions of the Humanities GRE Exams .⁶  While discipline specific updates are no longer provided for medical school exams or admission rates, an old report shows philosophy majors as having had the highest acceptance rates into medical school of any major.⁷  

It is no wonder that so many successful philosophy majors are in the world. From business leaders like the co-founder of PayPal or former Hewlett-Packard CEO to social leaders like Angela Davis and Pope Francis, philosophy majors are often found at the cutting edge of life. Martin Luther King Jr. was so influenced by his philosophical studies that he decided to teach a class on social philosophy at his alma mater, Morehouse College.⁸

For a thorough discussion of the use of philosophy outside of the academic environment, see the following three part interview series dealing with philosophy outside academia:

Philosophers who work outside of academia--Part 1: how and why do they end up there?
Philosophers who work outside of academia--Part 2: what's it like to have a nonacademic job?
Philosophers who work outside of academia--Part 3: transferrable skills and concrete advice.

Or, you can follow the link below for some broad ideas about what can be achieved with a Masters Degree in Philosophy.

What Can I Do With A Master’s Degree In Philosophy?

References

¹ http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-Degrees_that_Pay_you_Back-sort.html

² http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/27/jobs-workforce-graduates-careers-cx_mk_0327philosophy.html

³ http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source/publications-%28lsac-resources%29/may_2014_report.pdf

⁴ http://blog.prep4gmat.com/majors-with-the-highest-and-lowest-gmat-scores/

⁵ http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/2009/09/choice-of-college-major-sways-lsat-score.html

⁶  https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide_table4.pdf

⁷ http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/Publications/TheNewPhysician/2000/tnp275.aspx

⁸ http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/24/us/martin-luther-king-class/

See also:

New York Times, “Philosophers Find the Degree Pays Off in Life And in Work”

Salon, “Be employable, study philosophy”

Logic Resources:

Logic Coach
Cecilea Mun’s Youtube Logic Lessons
Mark Thorsby’s Youtube Logic Lessons

E-Books/Articles:

Early Modern Texts
Links to Published Works of Various Philosophers
N.Y. Times’ The Stone

Encyclopedias:

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Podcasts:

The Partially Examined Life
Philosophy Now Podcasts
In Our Time

Philosophy Videos:

Philosophy Now
WiPhi
Philosophy TV

Student Issues in Philosophy:

The Chronicle of Higher Education Ph.D. Placement Project
Philosophy Smoker
The American Philosophical Association's Statement on Ranking Graduate Departments
A User’s Guide to Philosophy without Rankings
The Philosophical Gourmet Report

Professional Associations:

American Philosophical Association
American Academy of Religion
Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy
Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy

Humor:

Existential Comics
Philosopher’s Playing Soccer
Philosophy Jokes

Department Websites

An initial step for determining where you want to transfer involves exploring the various options available to you.  Each department is different.  Look at the courses offered at various departments, and see if they are doing anything that might interest you. Also, look at the faculty profiles for the various departments. See if any of their research interests are appealing to you.

CSUN Philosophy Department Website
UCLA Philosophy Department Website
UCSB Philosophy Department Website
UCSC Philosophy Department Website
Cal Poly SLO Philosophy Department Website
UCD Philosophy Department Website
UCR Philosophy Department Website
UCSD Philosophy Department Website
UC Berkeley Philosophy Department Website
UC Merced Philosophy Department Website
Cal Lutheran Philosophy Department Website

Academic Counseling Information

The first two places you want to visit for transfer information are the Moorpark College Career and Transfer Center and the Moorpark College Counseling Center. Both places will help you navigate the complex transfer process.

Moorpark College Career and Transfer Center.
Moorpark College Counseling Department

Three people in the counseling department are philosophy specialists. You will want to meet with one of them. Their email links are below:
Anitra Evans
Jodi Dickey
Pam Kennedy-Luna

Assist.org

Finally, you can do a lot of "leg work" on your own with Assist.org. This website tells you which Moorpark College classes are accepted by various universities and how they are accepted.  

Cal Lutheran does not have Assist.org information, but below you will find a direct link to their transfer information.
Cal Lutheran

Other college and university transfer information can be found here:
California Independent Colleges and Universities Transfer Information

Philosophy AA-T

The philosophy department offers an AA-T (Associate of Arts for Transfer). This is a specialized degree and only certain universities will accept it.  Be sure to consult your counselor before pursuing this path.
Moorpark College Philosophy AA-T