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 Contemplate the meaning of human existence
Philosophy fearlessly explores the big questions. What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose in living? What is the nature of happiness? Is there a God? How do I decide what is right and wrong? What is the nature of reality and of human consciousness? Are there limits to what can be known? Will a machine ever duplicate the mind? Why do we need government and what should be its role?
People are selling more than consumer goods in the world today. The market place of ideas contains competing political ideologies, religious beliefs and different value systems. Philosophy equips individuals to make lucid choices amid this ever-changing world, and gives them the intellectual strength to defend what they do and what they believe.
Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
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AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information. |
Program Description
The two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree with an emphasis in Philosophy is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university and fulfill the requirements of the first two years of a Bachelor’s Degree. At the Bachelor level you may specialize in various areas. For instance, UCCS offers majors in the following: 1. Philosophy and Religions, East and West 2. Law, Social Justice and Global Conflict. 3. Analytic Philosophy, Computer Sciences and Psychology. 4. Continental Philosophy, Cultural Studies and Humanities. To get a good idea of the types of courses offered for the last two years of a Bachelor’s Degree, see www.uccs.edu/~philosophy/major.html#majoroptions.
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"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed.
If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it.
If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60. |
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities Philosophy teaches analytical and critical thinking, develops oral and written communication skills, and contributes to interdisciplinary understanding. Philosophy as a discipline attempts to answer perennial questions about values, human existence, and the nature of reality. Skills developed in this inquiry help philosophy students to excel in careers in law, medicine, management, education, government, writing, computer science, psychology, sociology, and ministry among many others. Philosophy majors consistently score in the top percentiles for all majors on the GRE, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT and other graduate and professional admissions tests. |
Career Path Notes
Philosophy courses need not be taken in any special order since they are designed as stand alone courses. Naturally, the second class is easier since you are acquainted with the methods and questions of the discipline. We recommend that you consult periodically with your faculty advisor concerned the classes you are taking. |
Advising
www.ppcc.edu/Advising |
Transfer Opportunities
www.ppcc.edu/Transfer |
Financial Aid
www.ppcc.edu/FinancialAid |
Apply
www.ppcc.edu/Apply |
For More Information
Call the Division of Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies at 719-502-3200 |
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
College-level reading and writing skills are crucial to your success in Philosophy courses. Before beginning any Philosophy course except PHI 114, your must have completed English 121. PHI 114 requires completion of ENG 090. We recommend that you be at least enrolled in English 122 when you take your first Philosophy course. |
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