Philosophy - A.S.

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The Philosophy Associate of Science degree studies what the best minds have thought about the questions that are most important. Questions about what we know and how we know it, about what is real, true, and good, and about how to live well. To study philosophy is to enter into a dialogue about the nature of our existence, our place in the world and the universe, and what the possibilities and limits are of our ability to know these things. Primarily, philosophy is concerned with questions, the answers to which are not readily available from science, religion, or appeals to common sense. The Associate of Science degree is a two-year program for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in philosophy or related fields. Below are a few examples of possible careers for those with a degree in Philosophy and the associated salary information.

Transfer Options:
The University Parallel Degree program is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

History Credits: (6)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (at least one course in Literature) Credits: (9)
Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)

ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ♦English Composition II Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ♦Math for Liberal Arts Credits: (3) or higher
SPCH 103 - ♦Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

University Parallel Electives Credits: (4)

ENGL 2310 - ♦Survey of World Literature I Credits: (3)
OR ENGL 2320 - ♦Survey of World Literature II Credits: (3)
HIST 1110 - ♦World Civilization from Primitive Culture to 1650 Credits: (3)
OR HIST 1120 - ♦World Civilization from 1650 to Present Credits: (3)
PHIL 110 - Logic and Critical Thinking Credits: (3)
PHIL 1030 - ♦Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3)

Philosophy Elective

Choose three credits from the following:

PHIL 121 - ♦Ethics Credits: (3)
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: (3)
PHIL 260 - Introduction to Biblical Studies Credits: (3)
PHIL 270 - Survey of World Religions Credits: (3)
PHIL 280T - Special Topics in Religious and Philosophical Studies Credits: (1-3)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Computer Literacy Requirement

See http://www.volstate.edu/ComputerLiteracy/ for Computer Literacy Requirements

Career and Salary Information

Career	Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree	Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree
Public Policy	$50,500	$148,500
Teacher	$32,400	$74,100
Minister	$24,200	$72,800

Career and salary information taken from onetonline.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ♦Math for Liberal Arts Credits: (3) or higher
PHIL 1030 - ♦Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3)
SPCH 103 - ♦Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

ENGL 1020 - ♦English Composition II Credits: (3)
PHIL 110 - Logic and Critical Thinking Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
University Parallel Electives (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (1)
University Parallel Electives (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
Philosophy Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

ENGL 2310 - ♦Survey of World Literature I Credits: (3)
OR ENGL 2320 - ♦Survey of World Literature II Credits: (3)
HIST 1110 - ♦World Civilization from Primitive Culture to 1650 Credits: (3)
OR HIST 1120 - ♦World Civilization from 1650 to Present Credits: (3)