For students who entered fall 2015 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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Total | 15 |
ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
PHIL.2020 | Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking (QL) | 3 |
WLxx.xxxx | Language 2 & Culture | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Arts & Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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PHIL.2030 /
PHIL.2060 | Intro to Ethics / Intro to Political Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL.3xxx | Philosophy Elective: See Ethical Issues List (SRE) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Science w/Lab Persp. (SCL) | 4 |
xxxx.xxxx | Arts & Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language 3 & Culture or World Ready Elective1 | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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PHIL.3xxx | Philosophy Elective: See Philosophy, Politics & Culture List (DCA) | 3 |
PHIL.xxxx | Philosophy Elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Science w/Lab Persp. (SCL) | 4 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language 4 & Culture or World Ready Elective1 | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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PHIL.xxxx | Philosophy Elective: See Metaphysics and Epistemology List | 3 |
PHIL.xxxx | Philosophy Elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | STEM Perspective (STEM) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Arts & Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | World Ready Elective1 or Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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PHIL.xxxx | Philosophy Elective (any level) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Philosophy or Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Philosophy or Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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xxxx.xxxx | Philosophy or Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Philosophy or Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Credits |
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PHIL.4951 | Senior Capstone (AIL, WOC, IL) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Philosophy or Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120.
1World Ready Language Track (WR track) requires successful completion of a two course sequence in a World Language (depending on placement) and three approved courses on the culture/history/literature/film related to that language, but taught in English. (Total of 15 credits.) For detailed information refer to Policies - Language Requirements in the undergraduate catalog.
See your advisor for a list of courses.
Philosophy majors in this option will be required to complete 30 total credits in Philosophy, with a minimum of 15 credits at the 3000 level or higher.
Required Courses (9 credits)
- PHIL.2010 Introduction to Philosophy (CTPS)
- PHIL.2020 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (QL), (CTPS)
- PHIL.2030 Introduction to Ethics OR PHIL.2060 Introduction to Political Philosophy
Upper-Level Area Verifications (9 credits)
Students must take one course from each of the three categories below.
Ethical Issues (SRE)
Philosophy, Politics and Culture (DCA)
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Upper-level Philosophy Electives (6 credits minimum)
Students must take at least two additional Philosophy courses at the 3000 level or higher.
Additional Philosophy Electives (3 credits minimum)
Students must take at lest one additional Philosophy courses at any level.
Senior Capstone (3 credits) (AIL), (WOC), (IL)
Students must complete a thesis in the Senior Capstone.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be
formally approved prior to enrollment. See the
catalog policy for details.
Last updated: 5/31/2018