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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, General Option - Fall 2011 - Spring 2015

Sample Degree Pathway for Philosophy - General Option

For students who entered fall 2011 to spring 2015.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010(Gen Ed) College Writing I3
MATH.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Mathematics (MATH.1110 / MATH.1510 recommended)3
PHIL.2xxxPhilosophy Elective3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxxLanguage 13
FAHS.1090First Year Seminar11
Total16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020(Gen Ed) College Writing II3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed) AH (Art & Humanities)3
PHIL.xxxxPhilosophy Elective3
xxxx.xxxxLanguage 23
Total15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PHIL.xxxxPhilosophy Elective3
PHIL.xxxxPhilosophy Elective3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/Lab4
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) A/H (Arts/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxxLanguage 33
Total16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PHIL.xxxxPhilosophy Elective3
PHIL.xxxxPhil Elec.(3000 level or above)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/Lab4
xxxx.xxxxLanguage 43
Total16

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PHIL.xxxxPhil. Elec. (3000 level or above)3
PHIL.xxxxPhil. Elec. (3000 level or above)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science (non-lab)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) A/H (Arts/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
PHIL.xxxxPhil. Elec. (3000 level or above)3
PHIL.xxxxPhil. Elec. (3000 level or above)3
xxxx.xxxxPhilosophy or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxPhilosophy or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxPhilosophy or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxPhilosophy or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxPhilosophy or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

1Required for entering Freshmen.

A major in Philosophy consists of 30-45 credits (with at least 15 credits at the 3000 level or above). 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. Students who plan to go to graduate school are encouraged to take a second major in a cognate field, e.g., American Studies, English, French, History, Mathematics or Political Science.

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. Intro to Philosophy (PHIL.2010), Intro to Logic and Critical Reasoning (PHIL.2020), and Intro to Ethics (PHIL.2030) all satisfy the General Education Ethics category.

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.

Last updated: 10/26/2017.