Philosophy B.A.

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View information for the Department of Philosophy and Modern Languages , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.

Requirements

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)

3. Complete the major of at least 24 upper-division units (including no more than two GE/F2 courses)

The Major

Track 1, General

(24 units, not more than two GE/F2 courses)

1. Complete the following required courses:

(21 units)

2. Complete one “History of Philosophy” course from the following list:

(3 units)

3. Complete two “Value Theory” courses from the following list:

(6 units)

4. Complete two “Philosophical Issues” courses from the following list:

(6 units)

Track 2, Graduate School

(30 units, no more than one GE/F2 course)

Complete the above requirements (but with no more than one GE/F2 course), along with the following two courses (6 units).

PHIL 4200 PHIL 4200 - Advanced Studies in the History of Philosophy (WP)
Any other upper-division non-GE course from the above list, 3 units

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