Associate in Arts Degree with Emphasis in Philosophy
Students seeking an Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Education with an emphasis must successfully complete the AA requirements and the specific emphasis requirements. Emphasis requirements may also be used to satisfy the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal requirements.
The Philosophy Department offers a complete selection of lower division courses for a major in philosophy as well as related areas such as religion or humanities.
Careers related to this major include law, religious vocations and environmental sciences. In addition, many student majoring in philosophy are well prepared for graduate programs in a variety of fields.
Complete two of the following courses: (6 cr)
PHIL 1101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1102 Logic
PHIL 1103 Ethics
Complete one of the following courses: (3 cr)
PHIL 1140 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 1150 Introduction to World Religions
PHIL 1160 Philosophy of Art
Curriculum
Courses offered in this Department:
PHIL 1101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1102 Logic
PHIL 1103 Ethics
PHIL 1140 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 1150 Introduction to World Religions
PHIL 1160 Philosophy of Art
PHIL 1900 Topics in Philosophy
PHIL 2900 Topics in Philosophy
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Teri Wichman, Dean of Social Sciences and Library
Dean's Assistant: Alvina Adasevich
Mission Statement
The Philosophy Department will instruct students in the history, topics and methodologies of philosophy from diverse times and cultural settings. In order to aid in reflection, the department will also instruct students in skills for argumentation and analytical problem solving.
The department offers a complete selection of lower division courses for a major in philosophy as well as related areas such as religion or humanities. Students planning a four-year college degree typically include philosophy courses toward this major while they complete the Associate in Arts degree during their first two years. Strong emphasis is placed on comparative philosophies and religions, applied ethics and symbolic logic. While students are fully able to transfer to colleges throughout the nation, the majority of our students plan to transfer to a Minnesota State University, the University of Minnesota, or a regional private university. Many students also take Philosophy courses to develop personal skills, because of an interest in ethics/ideas/reasoning, or for career enhancement. Other students may take philosophy courses to fulfill requirements for a two-year Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree.
Careers related to this major include law, religious vocations and environmental sciences. in addition, many students majoring in philosophy are well prepared for graduate programs in a variety of fields.
