Philosophy B.A.

1. Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

(51 units minimum)

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2. Complete the following prerequisites to the major:

(9 units)

• PHIL 2100 - Logic
• PHIL 2200 - Ancient Philosophy
• PHIL 2230 - Modern Philosophy

3. Complete the major of at least 30 upper-division units.

1. Complete the following required courses:

(21 units)

• PHIL 3000 - Philosophical Reading and Analysis
• PHIL 3100 - Introduction to Continental Philosophy
• PHIL 3300 - Theory of Knowledge
• PHIL 3400 - Ethics (WP)
• PHIL 3500 - Philosophy of Mind (WP)
• PHIL 4200 - Advanced Studies in the History of Philosophy (WP) (2 sections)

2. Complete one “Value Inquiry” course from the following list:

(3 units)

• PHIL 4050 - Environmental Ethics
• PHIL 4450 - Eastern Philosophy: Concepts, Methods, and Context
• PHIL 4500 - Philosophy of Art (WP)
• PHIL 4600 - Philosophy and Feminism
• PHIL 4800 - Nature Revisited: Environmental Issues in Philosophical Perspective

3. Complete two “Contemporary Issues” courses from the following list:

(6 units)

• PHIL 4150 - Cognitive Phenomenology
• PHIL 4260 - Twentieth Century Philosophy
• PHIL 4300 - Philosophy of Language
• PHIL 4960 - Senior Seminar

4. Senior Paper Requirement:

In addition to completing course requirements for the BA degree, each student must submit a capstone paper that conforms to established department criteria. Guidelines and criteria are available from the department chair.

5. Honors in the Major:

(+3 units)

Senior Thesis satisfies Senior Paper requirement

• PHIL 4990 - Senior Thesis