Philosophy, B.A.

The Department of Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

Students must select from the Philosophy Major, the Pre-Law Option, or the Religious Studies Option.

Philosophy Major Requirements (33-34 units)

Core (18 units)

Lower-Division:

PHIL 25 - Methods of Reasoning Units: 3 (Area A3)

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)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (48 units)
Multicultural and International (MI)
Upper-division Writing
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Units: 120*

*General Education, MI, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. This includes PHIL 25 (Area A3). See advisor for details.

Advising Notes

CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses used to fulfill the philosophy major requirements.
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.