Sacramento State Philosophy
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHIL 60 and PHIL 89.

114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Philosophy

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each Sac State requirement.

Major Requirements

Sacramento State Philosophy Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Philosophy major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

PHIL 60 Deductive Logic I
PHIL 89 Philosophical Methods

Also listed by Sac State

Sac State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Elective courses

PHIL 61 Inductive Logic

Recommended general education courses

PHIL 4 Critical Thinking
PHIL 2 Ethics
PHIL 6 Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge, World and Self
PHIL 26 History of Philosophy

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Philosophy major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Philosophy and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Philosophy?

Sacramento State's Philosophy major preparation includes PHIL 60 and PHIL 89. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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