Philosophy | Cascadia College
Philosophy
In Cascadia College’s Philosophy pathway, you will examine questions in every dimension
of human life and learn techniques that apply to problems in any field of study or
endeavor. Subfields of philosophy include logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology,
and the history of philosophy.
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Philosophy
Degree:
Associate in Integrated Studies – DTA
Area of Interest:
Social Sciences, Human Services, and Education
Program Length:
90 College-level Credits
Cost:
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Modalities:
Coursework may be completed through a combination of
web enhanced (face-to-face), hybrid, and online modes
, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses
may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current
Class Schedule
Placement:
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing,
and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress
through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways
to find your English and Math placement level.
Find your
placement options
Math Notes:
You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll
in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study.
PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact:
advising@cascadia.edu
Planning Your Courses:
Advisors are here for you:
Academic Advisors will help you develop the skills to make sound academic decisions.
Through advising, Advisors will support you to make connections between academic interests,
long-term goals, and career opportunities. Advisors help with educational planning,
university transfer options, college application processes, and graduation requirements.
You will have touchpoints with Advisors to ensure you are on track to success!
Connect with the Advising, Career, and Transfer team!
The
Annual Course Planning Guide
show Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered.
It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee
of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students
should use the
Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule
to see up to date class offerings.
Courses:
0-30 credits
COLL 101 College Strategies
ENGL& 101 English Composition I
PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic
ENGL& 102 Composition II
PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy
Equity, Diversity and Power Distribution Requirement (Meets Humanities,
View Choice Classes
30-60 credits
PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking
PHIL 267 Philosophy of Religion
Choose two: Natural Science Distribution Requirement (
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Choose two: Social Science Distribution Requirement (
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60-90 credits
PHIL 220 Global Philosophy
Choose Lab-Natural Science Distribution Requirement (
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Social Science Distribution Requirement (
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Elective or PHIL 238 Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Rights
Elective or PHIL 240 Introduction to Philosophical Ethics
Elective or
PHIL 102 Ethics and Social Problems
*If not already completed, be sure to complete EDP requirements by taking a class
numbered 150, an additional EDP class and an IL (View Choice Classes).
Choice Classes: Distribution and Elective Requirements - Explore and align your interests.
The recommended choice classes listed below were thoughtfully chosen to help you gain
the necessary skills in this pathway. You are welcome to choose other choice classes
outside the recommended list, but consult with an academic advisor to be sure that
the classes meet the specific requirements for this pathway.
150 Equity, Diversity, and Power (10 credits)
To meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement, you must complete
one 150-series EDP course, and at least one additional EDP-designated course for a
total of ten (10) credits. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed
cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly
interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek
out their careers more intentionally. EDP-designated courses may also apply toward
Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements
as indicated.
Choose one:
CMST 150 Multicultural Communication
GS 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
HIST 150 Cultural Diversity and Challenges in United States History
HUM 150 Introduction to Cultural Studies
SOC 150 Social Inequality
Choose one additional course designated in EDP in any distribution area by choosing
from the choice classes below or checking the current class schedule for additional
EDP designated courses.
Integrated Learning (5 credits)
You will include an Integrated Learning Experience in your course selections. This
requirement can be satisfied through the completion of learning communities, linked
classes, classes containing formal community-based learning, classes taken as part
of an academic study abroad program, or classes with an academic internship. Through
Learning Communities (LC) or other Integrated Learning Experiences (IL), you will
demonstrate abilities to integrate skills, concepts, information, and analytical and
methodological frameworks from two or more areas of inquiry in a purposeful project
or experience.
For more information please see
Integrated Learning and current learning communities
Humanities:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a
maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.  No more than 5 credits from those courses
designated as performance/skills, applied theory, or lecture/studio courses. Only
5 credits of world language at the 100 level may be included.
Recommended:
This distribution would be satisfied by the credits outlined above, the following
courses would fall under extra electives that you may be interested in taking in addition:
PHIL 242 Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 243 Environmental Ethics and Sustainability
PHIL 260 Business Ethics
Social Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a
maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.
Recommended:
ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociolog
ECON& 201 Microeconomics
ECON& 202 Macroeconomics
PSYC& 100 General Psychology
Natural Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a
maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline and include at least 5 credits of a LAB course.
At least 10 credits required in physical, earth, and/or biological sciences. Only
5 credits of Mathematics may be used.
Lab Science Recommended:
ASTR& 101 Introduction to Astronomy
Non-Lab Science Recommended:
BIOL 165 Life: Origin and Adaptations
CHEM& 105 Chemical Concepts: Your Global Environment
ENVS 140 Themes and Methods in the Environment Sciences
PHYS& 100 Physics for Non-Science Majors
Transfer Opportunities:
The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree is designed to transfer to most
Bachelor of Arts degrees at all four-year colleges and universities in Washington
state. The DTA is sometimes called an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Arts and
Sciences.
DTA degrees provide students:
Priority consideration in the admissions for most humanities and social science majors
at public universities in Washington ahead of students without a degree.
Completion of lower division general education requirements.
Credit for all courses completed within the DTA up to and in some cases beyond 90
credits.
Opportunity to explore several fields of study through the category of up to 30 credits
of elective courses.
Opportunity to complete prerequisites for a future major.
Local Transfer Opportunities:
University of Washington, Seattle
Western Washington University, Bellingham
Eastern Washington University, Cheney
View Cascadia’s
Transfer Agreements
for details of our partnerships with other colleges and universities.
Career Possibilities:
The skills acquired while studying philosophy such as the ability to solve problems,
to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to assess pros and cons, and to analyze
complex data are transferable skills valued by employers and are applicable to almost
any career. People trained in philosophy are not only prepared to do many kinds of
tasks but also particularly well prepared to cope with change in their chosen career
fields, or even move into new careers.
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway
through
O*NET OnLine
. O*NET OnLine shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to
the industry, and more.
Connect with
Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Center
for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational
goals.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits, and Tribal
Enterprises.
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