Courses and Requirements
The associate in arts degree option in Philosophy offers students the opportunity to sharpen critical thinking and analytical skills useful whether students plan to transfer to a four year institution as a philosophy major or to branch out into law, education, public service, religion, or business. Philosophy exposes students to a wide range of ideas and viewpoints and improves their ability to reason and understand complex issues. A minimum of 62 credit hours required for graduation.
Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Elective:
Requirements:
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| HIS111 | Western Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| HIS112 | Western Civilization II | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI102 | Issues in Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI121 | Practical Logic | 3 | |
| PHI110 | Ethics | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| REL101 | World Religions | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
Course with Prerequisite: ENG102
Program Notes
Enrolling students need to develop strong critical thinking skills, an ability to read philosophical texts carefully, and effective communication skills.
Helpful Hints
Students are strongly recommended to consult with an advisor with transfer institutions when choosing electives in this program. Some of the electives are not offered every semester, so plan carefully with the guidance of your advisor. Before taking higher level (i.e. PHI2xx) courses, it is recommended to take and pass the Introduction to Philosophy course (PHI101).
Recommended Course Sequence Liberal Arts: Philosophy Associate Degree
Year 1
Fall
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| HIS111 | Western Civilization I | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| MAT | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Spring
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| HIS112 | Western Civilization II | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| MAT | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
| PHI102 | Issues in Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI121 | Practical Logic | 3 | |
Year 2
Fall
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| PHI110 | Ethics | 3 | |
| REL101 | World Religions | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
Spring
| ANT/PSY/SOC | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| 2 Free Electives | 6 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Science Elective | 4 | |