Philosophy, B.A.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate in an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 154 | MATH 106 |
| CST 100 or 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| ITE 152 | IT 104 |
| Arts | Arts |
| Global Contexts | Global Contexts |
| 200 level English Literature | ENGH 202 |
| Natural Science Lecture and Lab | Natural Science Lecture and Lab |
| Natural Science Lecture | Natural Science Lecture |
| Social-Behavioral Science | Social-Behavioral Science |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T, HIST 102T, HIST L387T, or HIST125 |
| Foreign Language proficiency | Foreign Language proficiency |
| PHI 101 or PHI 220 | PHIL 100 or PHIL 151T |
| PHI 111 or PHI 112 | PHIL 173T or PHIL 173 |
Notes
Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required. VCCS foreign language course 202 satisfies this requirement.