Philosophy (A.A., TTP)

Overview - Philosophy (A.A., TTP)


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WSCC TTP Badge Our Philosophy program helps students develop reasoning and critical thinking across diverse areas. This comprehensive approach is designed to help you understand and evaluate foundational beliefs and values, integrating them into a coherent worldview. Philosophy provides a unique background for students planning to study law, education, journalism and religious studies. Tailored for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, our curriculum prepares you for advanced philosophical studies and fosters the analytical skills crucial for a wide range of academic and professional pursuits. This degree falls under the Tennessee Transfer Pathway, making for an easy transfer to four-year colleges and universities.


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The Walters State Experience

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Why Should You “Write Your Story” at Walters State?

At Walters State, we focus on your success. Our classes are small and professors care about their students’ academic and career goals. Transfer to four-year colleges and universities is seamless through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway and articulation agreements. Want to start a career right after Walters State? Our technical certificates and associate of applied science degrees will train you for in-demand jobs in exciting fields, such as public safety, healthcare, technology and business.

Highlights

  • Walters State has been twice awarded Tennessee Community College of the Year.
  • Small classes and outstanding faculty who are focused on student success.
  • 98% job placement rate for technical education graduates.
  • Seamless transfer of classes to four-year colleges through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway program and articulation agreements.

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Funding Your Education

Tuition is set each June by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Tuition and fees for the current academic year may be viewed on the Cashiers Office website.

Four types of financial aid are available; federal, state, institutional and other sources. Students need to send FAFSA information to the college for consideration for state and/or federal money (lottery scholarships, Pell grants, etc.). WSCC is an eligible institution for Hope (lottery) scholarships. For specific information please contact the Financial Aid Office.

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