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Philosophy A.S.

Philosophy A.S.

Philosophy invites us to ask big questions about truth, knowledge, morality, and the meaning of human life. In this course, you will explore classic and contemporary ideas while developing skills in critical thinking, clear reasoning, and thoughtful discussion.

Information

Area of Interest: School of Social Sciences, Education and Human Services

Program Location: Blount County Campus, Hardin Valley Campus, Strawberry Plains Campus, Online

Outcome: Associate of Science (A.S.)

Philosophy A.S.

If you want to gain wisdom on how to be a good critical thinker, gain understanding of the world, and be a thoughtful, self-reflective person, then consider 51视频’s Philosophy program. This program prepares students for a variety of jobs post transfer, from lawyers, Professors, and CEOs to writers, actors, and comedians by equipping them with critical thinking and reflective skills that can be used to become wise individuals and contributors to society.  

Typical job opportunities: Law, Education, Business, Technology, and Writing/Media  

Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.

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Philosophy A.S.

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A.S. Philosophy

Credit Hours Curriculum Co-Curricular Experiences
Before You Start  
  • Complete the Enrollment Checklist 
  • Complete Orientation 
0-15 hours
  • COLL 1000 First Year Seminar Foundational Courses
  • ENGL 1010 English Composition I Foundational Courses
  • PHIL Philosophy Elective Foundational Courses
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • Math Elective Foundational Courses
  • General Elective Foundational Courses
  • Complete YouScience career assessment and create profile in Handshake 
  • Meet with Advisor and Success Team
16-30 hours
  • ENGL 1020 English Composition II Foundational Courses
  • History Elective Foundational Courses
  • PHIL Philosophy Elective Foundational Courses
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • General Elective Foundational Courses
  • Begin Transfer Checklist 
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Meet with Success Team

31-45 hours

  • COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 Fundamentals of Communication or Public Speaking Foundational Courses
  • Literature Elective Foundational Courses
  • History Elective Foundational Courses
  • Natural Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • General Elective Foundational Courses
  • Met with Academic Advisor 
  • Update Transfer Checklist
46-60+ hours
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • General Elective Foundational Courses
  • Natural Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Academic Advisor 
  • Finalize Transfer Checklist 
  • Complete Graduation Checklist

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Foundational Courses - Foundational Courses (General Education)

Contact Information

Dean of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services Department Head of Social Sciences

Jonathan Fowler
jafowler@pstcc.edu
865-694-6464

Jesse Cragwall
jrcragwall@pstcc.edu
865-539-7433

 

Clubs & Organizations

Philosophy and Ethics Club

Contact: Courtland Lewis,
cdlewis1@pstcc.edu

Discuss philosophical and ethical issues, to prepare for Ethics Bowl activities, and to gain in wisdom.