Philosophy Major (BA)

Philosophy Department | College of Liberal Arts

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change 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 six 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.

Pass/fail: Only one course taken pass/fail may count toward the major.

At least five philosophy courses in the major must be at the 300-level or higher.

Only one Independent Study (Phil 478 or 479) can count toward satisfying the requirements of the major, including the requirement that 5 courses must be taken at the 300-level or higher.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (12 Credits)

Take the four courses listed below.

PHIL 211 - Ancient Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 212 - Modern Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 150 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
or
PHIL 250 - Formal Logic 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 475 - Philosophy Capstone 3.0 Credit(s)

Electives (18 Credits)

Take six additional philosophy courses. At least five courses must be at the 300-level or higher.