Overview
- 120 total units to complete the degree
- 36 units in the major; 18 of which are upper-division
- 42 of upper-division units total
- Minor (or dual-major) required
- Elective credit to reach 120/42 may be required
General Education
The General Education curriculum described below applies to all students who matriculate in Fall 2021 or earlier.
Foundations
- 1st Year English or equivalent
- Math: PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 105, 107, 112 or higher
- 4th semester second language proficiency
General Education
- 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies
- 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
- 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Tier 2 Humanities
- 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Tier 2 Arts
- 3 units Diversity
The General Education curriculum described below applies to all students who matriculate in Spring 2022 or beyond.
UNIV 101
1 course, 1 unit - Introduction to the General Education Experience
Foundations
3 courses, 9 units (number of units is variable depending on method of meeting writing & second language requirements)
- Math
- Writing
- 4th semester second language proficiency
Exploring Perspectives
4 courses, 12 units
- Artist
- Humanist
- Natural Scientist
- Social Scientist
Building Connections
3 courses, 3 units
UNIV 301
1 course, 1 unit - General Education Portfolio
Minor
Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)
Core Courses
Note: Students who started the Philosophy major before Fall 2026 will be required to choose one Core III course. The B.A. Philosophy, Ethics Track requirements, including Core III, is found here. Students starting in Fall 2026 and onward will only be required to choose from Core I and Core II courses.
Philosophy Core I
- Complete 2 courses (6 units)
Philosophy Core II
- Complete 1 of the following courses (3 units)
Logic
- Complete 1 of the following courses (3 units)
Ethics & Value Theory
- Complete 3 courses (9 units)
Metaphysics, Epistemology, Logic, Language and Science
- Complete 1 of the following courses (3 units)
Electives
- Complete 3 courses (9 units)
- Any PHIL 110 – 499 courses not used to fulfill previous requirements may be used here
- Any additional Philosophy courses in previous categories may be taken to be used here
- Or select from the following Philosophy courses