UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019 Academic Departments and Programs Philosophy Getting Started (Majors Guide)
Getting Started (Majors Guide)
How to Explore / Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesUnder the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students entering in Fall 2018 are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Fall 2018 Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesSuggested, but not required: PHIL 100, 110, 160, 161, 164. How to Declare the MajorWe encourage students to take two 100-level philosophy courses from the above list before they declare the major. See the departmental advisor early and often. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMimimum total # of credits required: 31 (10 courses)
For a list of which courses satisfy the above-listed requirements, students should consult the Philosophy Department website page at www.umass.edu/philosophy/majoring-philosophy. Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? For further information, contact a departmental advisor: Kevin Klement Vanessa de Harven Department website: www.umass.edu/philosophy |