Getting Started

College: HFA

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Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting started 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

It's a good idea to start with some introductory courses.  You only get 3 100-level courses toward the major, though, and Logic (110) is required, so you'll have some choices to make from courses like Intro to Philosophy (100), Intro to Ethics (160), Philosophy of Technology (175), Death and the Meaning of Life (180), or one of our other ethics courses: Business Ethics (163), Medical Ethics (164); Environmental Ethics (166). 

 

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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.

See the departmental advisor early and often.  To declare the Major, go to the department web site:  https://www.umass.edu/philosophy/bachelor-arts-philosophy

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Summary of Requirements for the Major

10 courses required, 7 at the 300 level or above.  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

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:

Vanessa de Harven
South College E425
vdeharven@umass.edu

Gary Hardegree
South College E317
gmh@umass.edu

Ernesto Garcia
South College E427
evg@umass.edu

Department website: www.umass.edu/philosophy