Plant City,
FL,
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Type
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Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate in Arts in Philosophy (Pathway) in Tampa United States | Hillsborough Community College
Hillsborough Community College
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Tampa United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,111
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The HCC Philosophy Associate in Arts degree program is designed for students aiming to continue their education toward a bachelor's degree in philosophy. This associate degree equips students with core philosophical knowledge, fostering their ability to critically examine the nature of existence and human society. Students will analyze key philosophical frameworks from both historical and modern viewpoints, refine their reasoning and debate abilities, and gain the necessary preparation for university transfer.
Through this program, students explore essential branches of philosophy such as logic, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, political philosophy, aesthetics, and philosophy of religion, while engaging with diverse philosophical perspectives. Some universities mandate prerequisite courses for admission, so students should verify transfer requirements with their intended institution.
This academic track is ideal for those planning to earn a bachelor's degree in Philosophy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must have the equivalent of one of the following: high school equivalency certificate (GED), Associate or higher degree, standard high school diploma.
English Proficiency
- TOEFL score of 61 (iBT) or higher
- IELTS academic overall band score of 5.5 or higher
- iTEP academic score of 4.0 or higher
- STEP Eiken minimum score of Grade 2A or higher
- Pearson PTE academic minimum score of 46 or higher
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, minimum score of 165 or higher
- GTEC CBT score of 1051 or higher; new GTEC unified score of 1075 or higher
- Duolingo English Test score of 95 or higher
- Completion of Kaplan High-Intermediate Level
Application Deadlines: Fall: Jun/01; Spring: Oct/15; Summer: Mar/15
Tuition
USD
9,111