Philosophy Major (BA)

Philosophy Department | College of Liberal Arts

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of a Major, Minor, Concentration Declaration Form or Inter-College Transfer Form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

University Requirements

College of Liberal Arts Requirements for Bachelor of Arts

Major Requirements

Complete 30 credits from ten courses including four required courses and six electives.

Residency: At least five courses for the major must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course level: No more than two 100-level courses may be applied toward the major.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (12 Credits)

Take four courses from the list below.

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
or
PHIL 108 Moral and Social Problems 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 120 Introduction to Logic 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 211 Ancient Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 212 Modern Philosophy 3 Credit(s)

Electives (18 Credits)

Take six additional philosophy courses. At least five courses must be at the 300-level or higher. PHIL 478 and 479 are not typically permitted to count toward this requirement.