For students who entered fall 2011 to spring 2015.Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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ENGL.1010 | (Gen Ed) College Writing I | 3 |
MATH.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) MA (Mathematics) (MATH.1110 / MATH.1510 recommended) | 3 |
PHIL.2xxx | Required Philosophy Course | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language & Culture I | 3 |
FAHS.1090 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
Total | 16 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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ENGL.1020 | (Gen Ed) College Writing II | 3 |
COMP.1130 | Exploring the Internet | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed) AH (Art & Humanities) | 3 |
PHIL.xxxx | Required Philosophy Course | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language & Culture II | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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PHIL.3/4xxx | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Science w/Lab | 4 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language 3 | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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PHIL.3/4xxx | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) AH (Art/Humanities) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Science w/Lab | 4 |
xxxx.xxxx | Language 4 | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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PHIL.3/4xxx | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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PHIL.3/4xxx | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) Science (non-lab) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | (Gen. Ed.) AH (Art/Humanities) | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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PHIL.3/4xxx | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
PHIL.4910 /
PHIL.4960 | Practicum/Dir St/ BA Thesis | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | 3000/4000 level Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course# | Course Name | Cr. |
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xxxx.xxxx | Phil/Interdiscip/Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | 3000/4000 Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free or Minor Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120-122
A Philosophy major with a Communications & Critical Thinking Option consists of 30-45 credits. The department does not specify course work for the major, but recommends that the sequence of courses be designed in close consultation with the student's faculty advisor. A minor is strongly recommended, but not required.
Note: At least 36 credits are recommended in order to be eligible for graduate school.
Refer to the General Education website for General Education requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
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.
Required Courses
Introductory Level Courses
Choose two from the following:
Upper Level Classes
Students must take a minimum of five upper level philosophy classes (classes at the 3000 or 4000 level).
Interdisciplinary Electives
Students must take three interdisciplinary classes in subjects relevant to the Communications program. Since the availability of these classes is subject to change, there is no comprehensive list of classes that satisfy this requirement. The following is a sample list of the types of classes that would count as interdisciplinary electives. Students should consult with their advisor if they have questions about whether a particular class would count.
Practicum
Students will ordinarily take a three-credit practicum consisting of a volunteer internship at a professional site relevant to their course of study. The practicum should be a minimum of 60 hours over the course of a semester. At the end of the practicum, students will write an eight-page essay describing their experience and its contribution to their course of study. Students may also opt out of the practicum and take an extra philosophy class or a focused directed study leading to a 25 page thesis paper on a topic they want to explore in depth.
Last updated: 10/26/2017