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2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.A. in Philosophy for Transfers

This roadmap is intended for students who have completed an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) or who have completed the equivalent pre-requisites. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
3
Please note courses in major may be taken in any order based on course availability and scheduling needs
Major Requirement
Choose one:
  • Value Theory Course
  • History of Philosophy Course
  • Philosophical Issues Course
3
Please see BA Philosophy program page for course lists. Students need two Value Theory, one History of Philosophy, and two Philosophical Issues courses
GE UD 2 or 5
Choose one: 
  • Upper-Division Math
  • Upper-Division Science
3
 
Student Success Skills
Student Success Skills Course
1
 
Units to 120
Upper-Division General Elective
2
Students are encouraged to consult with faculty advisors to select PHIL electives that support their interests
Units to 120
Upper-Division General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
15
  
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Writing Proficiency
3
 
Major Requirement
Choose one:
  • Value Theory Course
  • History of Philosophy Course
  • Philosophical Issues Course
3 
Please see BA Philosophy program page for course lists. Students need two Value Theory, one History of Philosophy, and two Philosophical Issues courses
GE UD 3
Upper-Division Arts & Humanities
3
May double-count in major; ensure minimum units met overall
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
30
  

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*
Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Choose one:
  • Value Theory Course
  • History of Philosophy Course
  • Philosophical Issues Course
3
Please see BA Philosophy program page for course lists. Students need two Value Theory, one History of Philosophy, and two Philosophical Issues courses
Major Requirement
Choose one:
  • Value Theory Course
  • History of Philosophy Course
  • Philosophical Issues Course
3
 
GE UD 4
Upper-Division Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
Students are encouraged to consult with faculty advisors to select PHIL electives that support their interests
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
 45
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Writing Proficiency
3
 
Major Requirement
Choose one:
  • Value Theory Course
  • History of Philosophy Course
  • Philosophical Issues Course
3 
Please see BA Philosophy program page for course lists. Students need two Value Theory, one History of Philosophy, and two Philosophical Issues courses
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
Select a course that fulfills the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement, if still needed
Units to 120
General Elective
2
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
60
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.