Philosophy: Transfer Associate

The Philosophy AA Degree transfer program allows students the opportunity to explore various systems of beliefs and values to help them enlarge their own sphere of beliefs and values.  Students are able to develop habits of critical thinking, precise writing, and close reading through an investigation of the major branches of philosophical inquiry. This Program covers the history of philosophy and culture, ethics and value theory, logic and the philosophy of science, theories about the nature of reality, and the foundations of knowledge.  In addition, this program provides the core courses specifically required to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program with a major in Philosophy while simultaneously satisfying some of the transfer requirements needed for a Religious Studies or interdisciplinary humanities major or minor.  Since the requirements of senior institutions may vary, it is essential to choose a target transfer school as soon as possible and  then carefully follow the program described in that school’s catalog. The complete program is available at the Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York campuses, as well as through Virtual Learning.  Some of the required courses are available at the Lebanon Campus.

Graduates acquire a basic foundation in philosophy suitable for transferring into a four-year baccalaureate institution. In addition, a major in philosophy provides a solid foundation for students planning careers in medicine, law, the clergy, education, and business. Philosophy majors also succeed in executive or management positions in business, non-profit organizations, and governmental institutions where the ability to assimilate information rapidly and produce effective solutions to persistent and challenging societal problems is essential.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II  3 
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  3 
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C Elective (MATH)  3 
Core C Elective (Science)  3 
Core C Elective (Science or MATH)  3 
General Education Transfer Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology (D)  3 
CIS 105 Introduction to Software for Business  3 
HIST 201 Western Civilization I    3 
HIST 202 Western Civilization II    3 
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy  3 
PHIL 102 Logic  3 
Select two from the following:  6 
  PHIL 200 Comparative Religion  (3) 
  PHIL 215 Philosophy of Science  (3) 
  PHIL 225 Ethics: Belief and Action  (3) 
PSYC 101 General Psychology  3 
Transfer Elective  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Transfer into four-year colleges and universities to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy

Sharpen communication, writing, and research skills needed for framing hypotheses, analyzing a variety of qualitative and quantitative data, and for putting complex problems into manageable forms

Exemplify effective decision-making and leadership skills by examining philosophies of both Western and Eastern cultures and cultivating a sensitivity to other world views

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations