The student of philosophy seeks to uncover the assumptions underlying our understanding of the world and to subject those assumptions to careful scrutiny using the tools of logic. Thus, in doing philosophy, one asks such fundamental questions as, “Can I really know anything about the world?” “What is my relationship to government and to society?” “Have I a free will?” “What is the relationship between the language I use and the world?” In pursuing such questions systematically, one may approach the Socratic ideal of living the “examined life”: a life in which one attempts to arrive at those beliefs best supported by reason.
Complete the following courses:
PHIL 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 Units
PHIL 3 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 3 Units
PHIL 10 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY 3 Units
PHIL 11 MODERN PHILOSOPHY 3 Units
WR 2 COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING 4 Units
Complete one of the following courses:
PHIL 2 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS 3 Units
PHIL 5 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3 Units
Total Units Required: 19
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Irvine Valley College (Main Campus)
5500 Irvine Center Drive,
Irvine,
California,
92618, West, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2025
Irvine Valley College (Main Campus)
5500 Irvine Center Drive,
Irvine,
California,
92618, West, United States
All applicants must provide proof of graduation from high school (or equivalent) in the form of official records/transcripts with certified English translation (if necessary). Students should submit transcripts from all years of study at the high school level. Students may also submit the GED or HISET to fulfill this requirement.
English proficiency can be met by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:
(Official exam scores must not be more than two years old)
TOEFL: 52 iBT or 470 paper based test (IVC institution code is 4773)
IELTS: 4.5
iTEP 3.5
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
PEARSON 41
EIKEN: Grade 2A
GTEC CBT: 900
Applications for admission will be processed beginning on the following dates:
Fall semester: July 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer session: April 10
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
For the complete student experience, ideal for university transfer goals and in a safe city, Irvine Valley College is an excellent choice.
