BA in Philosophy
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Philosophy. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | PHIL 160, 161, or 180 | 3 |
| PHIL 140, 141, 148, or 170 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060* | 3 | Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 1 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)2 | 5 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PHIL 384 or 386 | 3 | PHIL Elective (2 of 4), Major Requirement | 3 |
| PHIL 310 or 610 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE) | 1 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 2 |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language (BA Second Language)2 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PHIL 500+ Value Theory Area, Major Requirement | 3 | PHIL 620-654 Theoretical Area, Major Requirement | 3 |
| BA Quantitative Reasoning (QR) | 3 | Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PHIL 500+ History Area, Major Requirement | 3 | PHIL 499 or 699 (Capstone) | 3 |
| Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | PHIL Elective 300+ (3 of 4), Major Requirement | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | PHIL Elective 500+ (4 of 4) Major Requirement | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
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For a list of current elective options, please see the degree requirements.
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For students completing the language requirement via the 3+1 language option, note that many first semester languages are 5 credit hours.
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
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One PHIL course below the 300-level may count toward the major under required PHIL elective hours (12 PHIL electives needed).
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Courses with a * designate courses that are degree requirements but that can also be taken to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement. If another course is used to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement, the course listed is still required as a degree requirement.
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.