Philosophy Major
Contact Information
Dr. Nell W. Senter
731-424-3520 ext. 394
nsenter@jscc.edu
Dr. Bob Raines
731-424-3520 ext. 438
braines@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Philosophy explores fundamental questions about life, self, and society. The philosophy program is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a career associated with philosophy and analytical skills in general. The courses offered by JSCC prepare a student for a four year degree program and develop the tools of critical thinking fundamental to a variety of careers.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher (College) | $25,440 to $37,105 | $46,075 to $85,275 | 39% |
| Paralegal | $22,700 to $26,500 | $32,700 to $51,700 | 23% |
| Attorney | $44,000 to $50,300 | $76,600 to $145,600 | 8% |
Statistics are based on information provided by the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System Salaries are not guaranteed.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate' degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That' why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Arts/Science Philosophy degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with philosophy degrees include:
- Austin Peay State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- The University of Memphis
Other schools in West Tennessee with philosophy degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, , Freed Hardeman University, and Union University. Students may require additional courses at these universities prior to becoming a junior.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Major Requirements
PHIL 1030 Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings to 1650
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I or
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
Electives for Associate of Science
Seven (7) Credits of General Electives
Electives for Associate of Art
SPAN 1010 and 1020 Spanish I and II or
FREN 1010 and 1020 French I and II
One (1) Credit General Elective
The Associate of Arts/Science Philosophy Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1110 or HIST 1120 | Survey of World Civilizations I or II | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PHIL 2110 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2010 | Survey of American Hist. I | 3 |
| MATH 1710 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL 1030 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 |
| Foreign Language (A.A.) or Elective (A.S.) | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2310 | World Lit: Beginnings to 1650 | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| HIST 2020 | Survey of American Hist. II | 3 |
| Foreign Language (A.A.) or Elective (A.S.) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 13 |
