Philosophy

About Philosophy

The Philosophy Concentration helps students develop important skills for thinking clearly, solving problems, and making decisions. By focusing on philosophy in their courses, students improve their reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Philosophy also teaches students how to think about right and wrong, helping them make good choices in both their careers and personal lives. These skills are valuable in any job and help students adapt to changes in the world around them.

Students may choose to complete this concentration of study and have it posted to their transcript ONLY when the student successfully completes the Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree. Otherwise courses taken will transfer to four year universities on a course by course basis only.

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Program Outcome

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.

Learning Outcomes
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Rebeka Ferreira
Faculty, Philosophy
rferreira@greenriver.edu

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Associate Option

Associate in Arts-DTA with Concentration in Philosophy

The Philosophy Concentration is designed to encourage students to cultivate the skills necessary for a life and career of critical thinking, truth seeking, clarity, rationality, reflection, and independent judgment. Students who focus their humanities and electives courses on philosophical subject matter develop excellent written and verbal communication, as well as reading and public speaking skills.

Length of Program: 90 credits, 6 quarters, 2 years
Location: Main
Mode of Instruction: In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Career Outlook

Studying Philosophy can open the door to many different careers. It teaches you to think clearly, solve problems, and make good decisions—skills that are helpful in many jobs. Philosophy graduates often work as teachers, writers, or in areas like law, government, business, or social services.

Philosophy also prepares you to think critically and understand different viewpoints, which is valuable in any career that involves helping people or solving complex problems. Many students go on to work in fields like counseling, public policy, and even technology or journalism.