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General Catalog 2025-2026

Philosophy, 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.

Philosophy Major Requirements (33-34 units)


Core (18 units)


Philosophy Major (15-16 units)


Choose One Approved Upper-Division Philosophy Elective (3 units)


Other Degree Requirements


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

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

Total Units: 120*


*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. This includes PHIL 25  (Area 1B). See advisor for details.

Advising Notes


  1. CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses used to fulfill the philosophy major requirements.
  2. Students intending to pursue graduate study in philosophy, law, or religious studies should seek a faculty advisor’s help in planning adequate preparation.
  3. Visit the Philosophy Department office or your faculty advisor for the list of approved T classes for the major.

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