Current Program

Introductory courses in Philosophy and Logic are offered to students, who enroll in the classes to meet transfer requirements and for personal enrichment. Changes in recent years in class offerings have been caused by changes in students' basic skill levels and in population changes in the surrounding area.

Degrees and Certificates - No degrees or certificates are offered.

Personnel - At this time one full-time faculty member and three part-time faculty members teach classes.

Teaching Methodologies - The primary teaching method in Philosophy is lecture.

Technology - No classes are currently offered online or through any other distance education technology.

Equipment - Chalkboards in Room F234 need to be replaced immediately.

Facilities - Classrooms could be larger and most have very poor climate control.

Staff Development - Staff Development offerings and flex activities are adequate at this time.

Future Program

Philosophy will need to adapt to changes in teaching methods, technology and curriculum development, as well as differences in student academic preparation. Enrollment in Philosophy courses has generally reflected the overall college enrollment, and there is no reason to assume that this trend will not continue in both the mid term and long term. See Program Projections.

Degrees and Certificates - No degrees or certificates are planned.

Personnel - See Projected Faculty and Staff Needs.

Teaching Methodologies - The primary teaching method - lecture - will most likely continue as the instructional method of choice.

Technology - Philosophy classes are suited for alternative delivery systems, such as online courses and interactive video, and it is expected that these systems will become a significant part of the curriculum.
Equipment - New computers are needed for faculty and classroom instruction.

Facilities - Larger classrooms, with better climate and noise control, are needed.

Staff Development - There are no suggestions for additional Staff Development activities.