Getting Started

College: HFA

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Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses.  More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements.

How to Explore/Get Started in the Major

Suggested General Education Courses

All Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience.

Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses

Suggested, but not required: PHIL 100, 110, 160, 161, 164.

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How to Declare/Change into the Major

For current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting.

We 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.

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Summary of Requirements for the Major

Minimum total # of credits required: 31 (10 courses)

Refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more.

Also consult the Philosophy Department website page at https://www.umass.edu/philosophy/major.

Is there a minor?
Yes – A minor is available! Refer to the Minor page located in the left menu bar to learn more

For further information, contact a departmental advisor:
Gary Hardegree
South College E317
413-545-5788
gmh@philos.umass.edu

Kevin Klement
South College E319
413-545-5788
klement@philos.umass.edu

Vanessa de Harven
South College E309
413-545-5788
vdeharven@philos.umass.edu

Department website: www.umass.edu/philosophy