The field of philosophy focuses on methods and systems of reasoning, critical
examination of philosophic answers to questions of values and obligations, and justification
of ethical beliefs. Begin studies for transfer to a baccalaureate institution to complete
an advanced degree. Possible career fields include research, consulting and education.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Social Science and Criminal Justice programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
- HUM& 116: Humanities I (5 credits)
- Choose one elective (2-3 credits)
- ART 101: Beginning Drawing (3 credits)
- ART 111: Beginning Painting (3 credits)
- ART 141: Beginning Ceramics (3 credits)
- MUSC 115: Group Piano Instruction (2 credits)
- MUSC 121: Concert Choir I (2 credits)
- MUSC 131: Beginning Guitar (2 credits)
- MUSC 150: Symphonic Band (2 credits)
- Or choose another 2-3 credit class from the Catalog
Second Quarter
- ENGL& 102: English Composition II (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101*
- PSYC& 100: General Psychology (5 credits)
- MATH& 107: Math in Society or higher math class (5 credits)
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Third Quarter
- CMST& 220: Public Speaking or CMST& 230: Small Group Communication (5 credits)
- PHIL& 101: Intro to Philosophy (5 credits)
- ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology (5 credits)
Fourth Quarter
- ECON 105: Introduction to Economics or POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science (5 credits)
- HUM 131: Intro to World Religions (5 credits)
- Choose one Natural Science course (5 credits)
- NUTR& 101: Nutrition
- GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology
- Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
Fifth Quarter
- HUM 104: Ethics and Cultural Values (5 credits)
- PHIL 260: Philosophy of Religion (5 credits)
- Choose one Natural Science course (5 credits)
- NUTR& 101: Nutrition
- GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology
- Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
- HUM 106: Community Conversations (1 credit)
Sixth Quarter
- HUM 210: Myths and Rites (5 credits)
- HUM& 118: Humanities III or choose another Social Science elective from the Distribution List (5 credits)
- Choose one Natural Science course (5 credits)
- NUTR& 101: Nutrition
- GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology
- Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
1. English Composition I
ENGL& 101 (5 credits)
2. College Success 101
COLL 101 (2 credits)
3. Humanities I
HUM& 116 (5 credits)
4. Elective
Choose one elective
ART 101: Beginning Drawing (3 credits)
ART 111: Beginning Painting (3 credits)
ART 141: Beginning Ceramics (3 credits)
MUSC 115: Group Piano Instruction (2 credits)
MUSC 121: Concert Choir I (2 credits)
MUSC 131: Beginning Guitar (2 credits)
MUSC 150: Symphonic Band (2 credits)
Or choose another 2-3 credit class from the Catalog
5. English Composition II
ENGL& 102 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): ENGL& 101
6. General Psychology
PSYC& 100 (5 credits)
7. Math in Society
MATH& 107 or higher math class (5 credits)
8. Communication Studies
CMST& 220: Public Speaking or CMST& 230: Small Group Communication (5 credits)
9. Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL& 101 (5 credits)
10. Biological Anthropology
ANTH& 205 (5 credits)
11. Social Science Course
ECON 105: Introduction to Economics or POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science (5 credits)
12. Introduction to World Religions
HUM 131 (5 credits)
13. Natural Science Course
Choose one:
NUTR& 101: Nutrition (5 credits)
GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology (5 credits)
Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
14. Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 260 (5 credits)
15. Ethics and Cultural Values
HUM 104 (5 credits)
16. Natural Science Course
Choose one:
NUTR& 101: Nutrition (5 credits)
GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology (5 credits)
Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
17. Community Conversations
HUM 106 (1 credit)
18. Myths and Rites
HUM 210 (5 credits)
19. Humanities III
HUM& 118 or choose another Social Science election from the Distribution List (5 credits)
20. Natural Science Requirement
Choose one:
NUTR& 101: Nutrition (5 credits)
GEOL& 101: Intro Physical Geology (5 credits)
Or choose from the Natural Science Distribution List
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