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Dec 13, 2024
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General Catalog 2024-2025
Philosophy - Pre-Law Option, B.A.
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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.
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Philosophy Major Requirements (33 units)
Prelaw Option (15 units)
The Prelaw Option emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as ethics and issues related to law. It also includes a law-related intern experience. Law schools do not prefer any specific major, but emphasize critical thinking and general education. (See Preprofessional Preparation). Students with a strong interest in philosophy as well as law may find this option valuable. Depending upon the interests of the student, courses or minors in political science, business, criminology, and a variety of social sciences would be useful electives for the Prelaw Option.
Choose One Course (3 units) From:
Choose One Approved Upper-Division Philosophy Elective (3 units)
Choose One Course (3 units) From:
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.
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