Program Map for Philosophy
The Philosophy Program is intended for anyone who is interested in pursuing the truth. It is a discipline which asks “why?” and probes for deeper answers. It requires an open mind and a desire to evaluate argumentation for its reasonableness. Philosophical investigation applies to every other discipline, from art to science, welding to phlebotomy. Those with a degree in Philosophy can find rewarding careers in social and community service, research, and communications, and in nonprofit organizations, museums, libraries and communications. A degree in Philosophy is also useful to those who choose to enter the clergy or go into counseling, teaching, law, business or writing.
For more information about the Philosophy Program, contact a program advisor. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose either of these advisors: Charles Fischer cfischer@everettcc.edu, or Mike Vanquickenborne mvanquickenborne@everettcc.edu.
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Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH 96/PHIL& 120, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70→ MATH/TS 76→ MATH/TS 86
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Take one of the following philosophy classes:
- PHIL& 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 110 - Social Ethics
- PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking
- PHIL 125D - Ethics in 21st Century World Cinema
- PHIL 150 - Philosophy in the Cinema
- PHIL 215 - Ethics
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Philosophy Pathway so that if you change to another Philosophy program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Continue taking Math until you have earned a C or better in MATH 86, and then take PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I if you haven’t already, and then take either ENGL& 102 - English Composition II (see http://www.everettcc.edu/programs/communications/english/ for the details of the themes for these courses), ENGL 103 - The Critical Paper, or ENGL 105 - Creative Nonfiction Take any Natural Science class If you have completed ENGL& 101, consider taking any Philosophy class, as well as any class in the Humanities or Social Science Distribution areas.
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest.
- Consider running for a position in student government.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take ENGL& 101 if you haven’t already, and then take either ENGL& 102 (see http://www.everettcc.edu/programs/communications/english/ for the details of the themes for these courses), ENGL& 103, or ENGL& 105. Take any Natural Science class in a different discipline than your first, but be aware of the fact that you will need a lab-science class at some point. Consider taking any Philosophy class, as well as any class in the Humanities or Social Science Distribution areas. Remember that only one Philosophy class will count for your Humanities Distribution requirement and only one Philosophy class will count for your Social Science Distribution requirement.
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take either ENGL& 102 (see http://www.everettcc.edu/programs/communications/english/ for the details of the themes for these courses), ENGL& 103, or ENGL& 105 if you haven’t already. Complete the Natural Science requirement. Be aware that in addition to needed to take at least one lab-science, your natural science classes must be from at least two different disciplines. Complete the Humanities requirement. Be aware that your Humanities Distribution classes must be from at least two different disciplines. Complete the Social Science requirement. Be aware that your Social Science Distribution classes must be from at least two different disciplines.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met