Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in Philosophy

College of Southern Nevada

Encompassing ancient traditions of inquiry concerning the nature of reality and the good life as well as contemporary investigation of issues in a wide variety of disciplines, philosophy addresses fundamental questions of human experience. Philosophy students develop their analytical and communicative abilities, assess and construct arguments according to the standards of good reasoning, and explore the nature of reality and human experience. An AA in Philosophy is excellent preparation for further study in philosophy or to enter a variety of fields, such as law, government, theology, literature, sociology, psychology, languages, education, administration, journalism, publishing, and business that demand strong analytical and communicative skills.Student Learning OutcomesEvaluate language, evidence, reasoning, and arguments.Construct well-reasoned and clearly presented arguments. Discuss core historical and contemporary philosophical questions and problems.Weigh historical and contemporary theories.Examine one’s own philosophical ideas and positions.Differentiate philosophy from other disciplines.Apply philosophical analysis and ideas to other fields and activities such as law, religion, politics, science, economics, and the arts.

School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences