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Department of Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Philosophy Major
Students must select from the Philosophy Major, the Prelaw Option, or the
Religious Studies Option.
Philosophy Major requirements (33 units)
PHIL 25, 45,
or 145 (3 units)
PHIL 101 and 103
(6 units)
PHIL 105, 140,
146, 150,
151, 156,
or 157 (6 units)
PHIL 115 or 118
(3 units)
PHIL 170T (3 units)
Approved philosophy electives (12 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Upper-division writing skills requirement (0 units)
Upper-Division Writing Exam (see Advising Note 6.)
Electives and remaining degree requirements 37-40*
(see Degree Requirements); may be used toward
a double major or minor
Total (120 units)
Prelaw Option requirements (33 units)
The Prelaw Option emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills, as
well as ethics and issues related to law. It also includes a law-related
intern experience. Law schools do not prefer any specific major, but emphasize
critical thinking and general education. (See Preprofessional
Preparation). Students with a strong interest in philosophy as well
as law may find this option valuable. Depend ing upon the interests of the
student, courses or minors in political science, business, criminology,
and a variety of social sciences would be useful electives for the Prelaw
Option.
PHIL 45 (3 units)
PHIL 101 or 103
(3 units)
PHIL 115 or 118
(3 units)
PHIL 120 or 122
(3 units)
PHIL 121 or 127
(3 units)
Select two: PHIL 140, 146, 150,
151, 156
or 157 (6 units)
PHIL 170T (3 units)
PHIL 199 (3 units)
Approved outside electives: ANTH
119; CRIM 20; AFRS
146; BA 18; PLSI
110, 111, 170,
171; COMM
105, 149, 163,
or other approved courses (6 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Upper-division writing skills requirement (0 units)
Upper-Division Writing Exam (see Advising Note 6.)
Electives and remaining degree requirements 36-39*
(see Degree Requirements); may be used toward
a double major or minor
Total (120 units)
Religious Studies Option requirements (33-34
units)
The department has prepared a special program for those who wish to engage
in a combined study of philosophy and religion. This option emphasizes the
comparative and ecumenical study of religion. Students with a general interest
in religion might consider this option. Those who wish to pursue a religious
vocation or do graduate work in religious studies will find it especially
valuable.
PHIL 25, 45,
or 145 (3 units)
PHIL 101, 103,
104, 105,
or 107 (3 units)
PHIL 130 and 131
(6 units)
PHIL 133W or 134
(3-4 units)
PHIL 136, 137,
or 138 (3 units)
PHIL 139 or 158
(3 units)
PHIL 170T or 172T
(3 units)
Approved outside electives: HIST
103, 116, ANTH
116W; SOC 169; WS
148 (3 units)
Two additional upper-level philosophy courses (6 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (38-40 units)*
(see Degree Requirements); may be used toward
a double major or minor
Total (120 units)
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* This total indicates that PHIL 25 or 45 (3 units) in G.E.
Foundation A3 also may be applied to the philosophy major.
Advising Notes
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses used to fulfill the philosophy major requirements.
- General Education and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (see double major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
- Students intending to pursue graduate study in philosophy, law, or religious studies should seek a faculty adviser's help in planning adequate preparation.
- Visit the Philosophy Department office or your faculty adviser for the list of approved T classes for the major.
- No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course offered by the Philosophy Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department.
- If the upper-division writing skills requirement is not met by passing the university Upper-Division Writing Examination (0 units), then a 3- to 4-unit W course must be passed with a grade of C or higher.
Philosophy Minor
The Minor in Philosophy consists of 15 units in philosophy, of which at least 9 units must be upper division. Philosophy courses taken to satisfy the minor must be letter-graded.
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Note: The Philosophy Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies (21-unit minor) prepares students, including potential leaders, with peacemaking and conflict management skills they can apply to daily life situations. This interdisciplinary minor is open to students in any academic discipline or chosen profession. The program has been developed to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of conflict, violence, war, and peace. Such an approach is essential in view of the highly complex, interconnected, interdependent world in which we live. This requires an understanding that allows people to respond creatively, rather than thoughtlessly, to conflict and violence at various levels.
Core Faculty
Arthur Wint, Criminology, Coordinator
Pamela Lane-Garon, Educational Research and Administration
Marilyn Shelton, Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education
Affiliated Faculty
Bernadette Muscat, Criminology
Kenneth J. Ryan, Criminology
Requirements for the Minor
A total of 21 units, which will include:
- 15 units from the Areas of Study. It is strongly recommended that 3 units be taken from each of the five Areas of Study. However, four out of the five areas must be covered.
- PAX 185 - Internship (3 units) or PAX 190 - Independent Study (3 units).
- PAX 100. Peace and
Conflict (3 units)
Provides an overview of causes and types of conflict, critical examination of issues related to war, peace, and justice. - The minor also requires a minimum 2.0 GPA and six upper-division units in residence.
- Courses also can fulfill General Education requirements as appropriate.
Areas of Study
AREA I - Personal and Interpersonal Issues
SOC 162, 165,
168; COMM
108, 162; PHIL
10, 157; PSYCH
61
AREA II - Community and Social Issues
ANTH 120; AFRS
144; CRIM 140; CLAS
128; ECON 140; ISC
93; SOC 111; PHIL
120, 125; PLSI
116; WS 108, 116
AREA III - International and Global Issues
AGBS 140; AFRS
150; BA 174; ECON
114, 179; GEOG
163; HIST 105; PLSI 120, 121,
122, 125;
SOC 157
AREA IV - Conflict Management
AGBS 117; BA
156; HIST 166, 185; HRM
152; PLSI 126; COMM 164, 169
AREA V - Education for Peace and Nonviolence
AFRS 145; KINES
111; PHIL 131; SOC
122
Special Certificate in Peacebuilding and Mediation
12 units: Peacebuilding, Mediation, Internship, and Elective Open
to all majors. Contact the coordinator for details.
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