Fall 2014
Transfer Center
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
103 Sherman Hall
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-3120
transfer@wiu.edu
Black Hawk College
6600 34th Ave,
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 796-5000
Philosophy
The 2+2 is a four-year plan that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy at WIU. Students intending to
complete a baccalaureate degree in Philosophy from WIU should follow the Associate in Arts degree program
outlined in this brochure from Black Hawk College. Students who complete the AA degree at BHC may transfer to
WIU and complete their degree in philosophy in an additional two years.
1st Year, Fall Semester
Notes
1
2, 3
2
BHC Courses
ENG 101
IAI LIFE SCIENCE
IAI FINE ARTS
PSYC 101
ELECTIVE
SH
3
4
3
3
3
Semester Hours 16
WIU Equivalents
ENG 180
SCIENCE
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS
PSY 100
ELECTIVE
1st Year, Spring Semester
Notes BHC Courses
1
ENG 102
2, 3
IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE
MATH 110
HIST 222
ELECTIVE
SH
3
4
3
3
3
Semester Hours 16
2nd Year, Fall Semester
Notes BHC Courses
SPEC 101
PHIL 101
2
IAI MATH
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
2
IAI HUMANITIES OR FINE ARTS
Semester Hours
SH
3
3
3
4
3
16
WIU Equivalents
ENG 280
SCIENCE
MATH 101
REL 110
ELECTIVE
WIU Equivalents
COMM 241
PHIL 105
MATH
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS
Both community college and university requirements are subject to change. The courses listed here are intended as
a projected course guide.
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2nd Year, Spring Semester
Notes BHC Courses
PHIL 100
PHIL 103
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SH
3
3
3
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
3
4
Semester Hours 16
WIU Equivalents
PHIL 140
PHIL 120
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCES
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCES
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Notes for Black Hawk College
1.
2.
3.
An overall grade point average of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or better are required in ENG 101 & ENG 102.
Students should consult the Black Hawk College catalog for a listing of IAI courses which meet degree requirements.
At least one lab science class is required (4 s.h.).
WIU Suggested Course Sequence
3rd Year, Spring Semester
3rd Year, Fall Semester
Notes WIU Courses
PHIL 300
1
PHIL ELECTIVE
2
MINOR COURSE
2
MINOR COURSE
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3
Semester Hours
SH
3
3
3
3
3
15
Notes
1
2
2
4
3
4th Year, Fall Semester
Notes
1
1
2
2
3
3
WIU Courses
PHIL 312
PHIL ELECTIVE
PHIL ELECTIVE
MINOR COURSE, Upper Div.
MINOR COURSE, Upper Div.
ELECTIVE, Upper Div.
Semester Hours
WIU Courses
PHIL 310
PHIL ELECTIVE
MINOR COURSE, Upper Div.
MINOR COURSE
FL/GI
Semester Hours
SH
3
3
3
3
3
15
4th Year, Spring Semester
SH
1
3
3
3
3
2
15
Notes
1
1
3
3
3
3
WIU Courses
PHIL ELECTIVE
PHIL ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE, Upper Div.
ELECTIVE, Upper Div.
ELECTIVE, Upper Div.
Semester Hours
SH
3
3
3
3
3
15
Notes for WIU
1.
2.
3.
4.
At least five of the six Philosophy elective courses (15 hours) must be upper division.
The WIU philosophy degree requires a minor in an area of the student’s choice, requiring 16-20
hours.
At least 60 hours must be from a four year institution, with 42 hours of upper division courses.
There is a Foreign Language/Global Issues course requirement.