B.A. Degree Requirements – General Emphasis

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

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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

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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

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Minor

Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)

Core Courses

Philosophy Core I

  • 2 courses (6 units)

Philosophy Core II

  • Complete 1 of the following (3 units)

Philosophy Core III

  • Complete 1 of the following (3 units)

Logic

  • Complete the following course (3 units)

Ethics and Value Theory

  • Complete 1 of the following courses (3 units)

Metaphysics and Epistemology

  • Complete 1 of the following courses (3 units)

Logic, Language and Science

  • Complete 1 of the following courses (3 units)

Electives

  • Complete 4 courses (12 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