Philosophy, B.A.

Offered by Philosophy .

University Requirements

Completion of Minimum University Requirements for an Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree .

Minimum 120 credits and minimum GPA of 2.0
Completion of 45 upper-level credits, the residence requirement, the Writing Intensive requirement, and the General Education requirement

Major Requirements

Minimum 36 credits
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the major

Course Requirements

Logic (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

Ethics (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

History of Philosophy Survey (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

History of Philosophy Elective (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

Metaphysics and Epistemology (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

Elective Courses (21 credits)

Complete 21 additional credits, including a minimum of 12 upper-level credits and a minimum of 6 credits at the 400-level, excluding PHIL 400 , PHIL 405 , and PHIL 406 . Six of the 21 credits can be in related subjects outside of Philosophy with approval by the Undergraduate Program Director.

Four-Year Academic Pathways

The Four-Year Academic Pathways webpage offers helpful sample pathways for students eager to explore their academic options and stay on track for a four-year graduation. These pathways provide a starting point for students to plan how to complete their degree in four years. However, it’s important to remember that these are just samples. In consultation with their academic advisor, each student will create an individualized degree plan that reflects their unique academic background, interests, and career goals.

Students must develop their personalized degree plan by the time they’ve earned 45 credits and regularly update it with their advisor as their goals and academic journey evolve. This approach ensures that students make thoughtful, strategic choices that set them up for success throughout their time at UMBC.