Philosophy, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Philosophy

Students must select from the Philosophy Major, the Prelaw Option, or the Religious Studies Option.

Philosophy Major Requirements (33-34 units)

Core (18 units)

Lower-Division:

PHIL 25 - Methods of Reasoning Units: 3

Upper-Division:

PHIL 101 - Ancient Philosophy Units: 3
PHIL 115 - Ethical Theory Units: 3
PHIL 126 - Social Justice Units: 3
PHIL 131 - Comparative Religion Units: 3
PHIL 170T - Senior Seminar Units: 1-4

Philosophy Major (15-16 units)

Choose Two Approved Upper-Division Philosophy Electives (6 units)

General Education Requirements (48 units)

Other Requirements (9 units)

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing

Total Units: 120*

* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details. This total indicates that PHIL 25 (3 units) in G.E. Foundation A3 may be applied to the philosophy major.

Advising Notes

CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses used to fulfill the philosophy major requirements.
General Education and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (See Degree Requirements). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty advisor for further information.
Students intending to pursue graduate study in philosophy, law, or religious studies should seek a faculty advisor’s help in planning adequate preparation.
Visit the Philosophy Department office or your faculty advisor for the list of approved T classes for the major.