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Philosophy and Logic, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 60-66
Philosophy is the study of the very possibility of our knowledge. It provides the intellectual tools to approach specific questions in the humanities, the sciences and religion and it explores what it means to be human at a very basic level, asking questions such as "who am I?" "How can I be sure of my knowledge of the world?" "What is the right thing to do?" At Triton College students in the Philosophy and Logic pathway to develop critical thinking skills, while satisfying virtually all the general education requirements to transfer to a four-year institution pursuing any major. Students who are specifically interested in an academic career in Philosophy will be mentored by the program's instructors and skills for guided towards a successful transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Philosophy and Logic) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Define core terms and concepts that are critical to philosophical discourse.
- Identify major thinkers and theorists across disciplines.
- Delineate the vast array of philosophical orientations from around the globe and across eras.
- Analyze contemporary issues using sound reasoning and critical thinking.
- Compare major philosophical inquiries for critical appraisal or application.
- Articulate their personal philosophical positions with cogency.
- Defend their personal positions through effective utilization of information from across disciplines.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PHL 101 ◊ Introduction to Philosophy | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Other Social and Behavioral Science Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| PHL 103 ◊ Ethics | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| PHL 105 ◊ World Religions | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SOC 100 ◊ Introduction to Sociology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Other Social and Behavioral Science Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
PHL 103◊ may be used as a Program Elective.
Take Life Science course with a lab.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
| PHL 102 ◊ Logic | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| PHL 103 ◊ Ethics | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| PHL 104 ◊ Social and Political Philosophy | Core Course | 3 |
| PHL 113 ◊ Environmental Ethics | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| PHL 296 ◊ Special Topics in Philosophy | Program Elective | 1 - 3 |
PSY 296◊ may transfer depending on topic.
PROGRAM ELECTIVES OTHER THAN PHILOSOPHY:
May be used as Program Elective or in place of some general education courses.
| ART 111 ◊ Ancient to Medieval Art | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| ART 112 ◊ Renaissance to Modern Art | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 121 ◊ History of Western Civilization to 1700 | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 141 ◊ World History to 1500 | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 142 ◊ World History From 1500 | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HUM 165 ◊ Introduction to the Latino and Latin American Studies | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| HUM 170 ◊ # Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| ECO 102 ◊ Macroeconomics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| GEO 104 ◊ Contemporary World Cultures | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HUM 170 ◊ # Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSC 120 ◊ Principles of Political Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSC 184 ◊ Global Politics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSY 201 ◊ # Introduction to Social Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| SOC 131 ◊ Social Problems | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| SOC 225 ◊ Racial and Cultural Minorities | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Note: Recommended electives include courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, Foreign Languages and Fine Arts.
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See PHL course descriptions.
Chairperson: Eugene Muhammad, Ext. 3994, email: eugenemuhammad@trition.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |