Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Philosophy

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Field of Interest

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Philosophy provides focused training in critical thinking, critical reading, writing, reasoning, communication, and civic dialogue, all while developing an understanding of diverse world views. Students gain proficiency in foundational skills for future studies and work in Law, Social Sciences, the Humanities, and Public Policy. This degree prepares students for their bachelor degree transfer pathway and equips them with analytical skills highly valued by employers.

Details

Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:

Field of Interest: Culture and Society
Type: Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan: Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Philosophy (DEG)
Academic Plan Code: 8135
Total Credits Required: 60-64
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: Fall 2024
Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the major questions, central methods, issues, figures, and arguments in the core areas of philosophy and its history.
Critically examine the major questions, central methods, issues, figures, and arguments in the core areas of philosophy and its history.
Employ the tools of formal (deductive) and informal (inductive) logic to identify, construct, analyze, evaluate, and respond to arguments.
Critically evaluate questions of value (e.g., ethics, morality, aesthetics, religion, rationality) with clarity, balance, open-mindedness, and rational rigor.
Compare and contrast texts and philosophical traditions.
Apply philosophical concepts and theories to everyday life problems and other disciplines.
Interpret texts incisively using philosophical methods.
Clearly articulate ideas and arguments in writing and speech.
Engage in self-reflection to examine deeply-held assumptions and to achieve greater self-understanding.
Exhibit openness to alternative conceptual frameworks.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

$113,740 Show expanded career information for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

$70,732 Show expanded career information for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Chief Sustainability Officers

$142,464 Show expanded career information for Chief Sustainability Officers

Compliance Managers

$92,221 Show expanded career information for Compliance Managers

Computer Systems Analysts

$102,893 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Typical Education Level

an Associate degree

Hourly Median Wage

$49.46

Annual Median Wage

$102,893

Annual Job Openings

790

Number of People Employed

9,949

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 7.5 %

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

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General and Operations Managers

$94,323 Show expanded career information for General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Typical Education Level

a high school diploma or less

Hourly Median Wage

$45.34

Annual Median Wage

$94,323

Annual Job Openings

6,760

Number of People Employed

68,032

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 6.7 %

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

$87,680 Show expanded career information for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Lawyers

$130,899 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Legislators

$39,947 Show expanded career information for Legislators

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$63,444 Show expanded career information for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

Reporters and Journalists

$46,037 Show expanded career information for Reporters and Journalists

Writers and Authors

$46,263 Show expanded career information for Writers and Authors

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Philosophy
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (no emphasis)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Religion and Society
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (no emphasis)
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Politics and Law
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (General Emphasis and Ethics Emphasis)
Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies (Philosophy emphasis)

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PHI101	Introduction to Philosophy		Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC or FYC	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
REL100	World Religions			G, HU	3
Elective	Elective				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
HIS100 or HIS101 or HIS103 or HIS110	History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages or History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or United States History to 1865 or World History to 1500		Recommend HIS103.	H, SB or H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI105	Introduction to Ethics			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective				3
Elective	Elective				3

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146	College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review	Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or No requisites or No requisites	OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA or MA or MA or MA or MA	3–6
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
PHI103	Introduction to Logic	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI103 or PHI105	Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Ethics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		HU, L or HU	3
Elective	Elective				0–3
PHI201	History of Ancient Philosophy			H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI105	Introduction to Ethics			HU	3
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI103	Introduction to Logic	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective				3
Elective	Elective				3

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		May be met by COM263, ECN211, ECN212, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, and/or PSY101 in Restricted Electives	SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		May be met by PHI103 in Restricted Electives. PHI103 Recommended	L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		May be met by PHI103 unless used to meet Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]	L	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		PHI103 recommended	L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		May be met by PHI103 in Restricted Electives. PHI103 recommended.	L	0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfers to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective credit (DEC) in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ETH, HST, IAP, IAS, PHI, REL, SPA, or WST.		3
Elective	Elective				0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		PHI103 recommended	L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		PHI103 recommended	L	3
ECN211	Macroeconomic Principles			SB	3
HIS102 or HIS104 or HIS111	History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present or United States History 1865 to Present or World History 1500 to the Present		Recommend HIS104.	G, H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI/REL244	Philosophy of Religion			HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
COM110	Interpersonal Communication			SB	3
REL211	Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)				3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		PHI103 recommended	L	3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences	May be met by COM263, ECN211, ECN212, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, and/or PSY101 in Restricted Electives	SB	3
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General		SQ or SG	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	May be met by HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, REL100, or REL271 in Restricted Electives PHI105 recommended. PHI103 recommended if not used to meet Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]	HU	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application	May be met by MAT206 in Restricted Electives	CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	May be met by PHI103 unless used to meet Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]	HU	0–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	PHI105 recommended. PHI103 recommended if not used to meet Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L].	HU	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfers to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective credit (DEC) in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ETH, HST, IAP, IAS, PHI, REL, SPA, or WST.		3
Elective	Elective			0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ECN212	Microeconomic Principles		SB	3
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
PHI201	History of Ancient Philosophy		H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
REL271	Introduction to the New Testament		HU	3
Elective	Elective			3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
PHI101	Introduction to Philosophy	Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences	May be met by COM263, ECN211, ECN212, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, and/or PSY101 in Restricted Electives	SB	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success			1–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		May be met by HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS110, HIS111, PHI103, PHI105, PHI201, REL100, or REL271 in Restricted Electives PHI105 recommended. PHI103 recommended if not used to meet Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]	HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
PHI103	Introduction to Logic	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		HU, L	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		May be met by PHI103 unless used to meet Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]	HU	0–3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		PHI105 recommended. PHI103 recommended if not used to meet Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L].	HU	3
PHI103 or PHI105	Introduction to Logic or Introduction to Ethics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		HU, L or HU	3
PHI201	History of Ancient Philosophy			H, HU	3
PHI105	Introduction to Ethics			HU	3
PHI103	Introduction to Logic	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		HU, L	3
Elective	Elective				3

Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146	College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review	Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or No requisites or No requisites	OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA or MA or MA or MA or MA	3–6
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
HIS100 or HIS101 or HIS103 or HIS110	History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages or History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or United States History to 1865 or World History to 1500		Recommend HIS103.	H, SB or H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU	3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
REL100	World Religions			G, HU	3
Elective	Elective				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI105	Introduction to Ethics			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective				3

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences	May be met by COM263, ECN211, ECN212, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, and/or PSY101 in Restricted Electives	SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ECN211	Macroeconomic Principles		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
REL211	Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)			3
Elective	Elective			3

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Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete a course that transfers to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective credit (DEC) in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ETH, HST, IAP, IAS, PHI, REL, SPA, or WST.		3
HIS102 or HIS104 or HIS111	History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present or United States History 1865 to Present or World History 1500 to the Present		Recommend HIS104.	G, H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU	3
COM110	Interpersonal Communication			SB	3
REL271	Introduction to the New Testament			HU	3

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Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	May be met by PHI103 in Restricted Electives. PHI103 Recommended	L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	May be met by PHI103 unless used to meet Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]	L	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	PHI103 recommended	L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	May be met by PHI103 in Restricted Electives. PHI103 recommended.	L	0–3
Elective	Elective			0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	PHI103 recommended	L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	PHI103 recommended	L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
PHI201	History of Ancient Philosophy		H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry	PHI103 recommended	L	3

Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application	May be met by MAT206 in Restricted Electives	CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level. See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete a course that transfers to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective credit (DEC) in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ETH, HST, IAP, IAS, PHI, REL, SPA, or WST.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ECN212	Microeconomic Principles		SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3

Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Area	Credits
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General	SQ or SG	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Elective	Elective		0–3
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy	SB	3
PHI/REL244	Philosophy of Religion	HU	3

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