BGS in Philosophy
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Philosophy. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.
Freshman | |||
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Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2) | 3 | PHIL 160, 161, or 180 (Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics) | 3 |
Goal 3 Social Science | 3 | Goal 2.1 Written Communication (Second Course, 2 Crs Required) | 3 |
PHIL 140, 141, 148, 160, 161, or 170 (Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy, PHIL Elective (1 of 4),Major Requirement)1 | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PHIL 384 or 386 (Goal 3 Arts and Humanities, Major Requirement) | 3 | PHIL Elective 300+ (2 of 4) Major Requirement | 3 |
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PHIL 310 or 610 (Major Requirement) | 3 | PHIL 620-654 Theoretical Area (Major Requirement)2 | 3 |
PHIL 500+ Value Theory Area (Major Requirement) | 3 | Goal 4.1 U.S. Diversity | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PHIL 500+ History Area (Major Requirement) | 3 | PHIL Elective 300+ Level (3 of 4), Major Requirement | 3 |
Goal 4.2 Global Awareness | 3 | PHIL Elective 500+ Level (4 of 4), Major Requirement | 3 |
BGS Career Course (BGSC) | 3 | Goal 6 Integration & Creativity2 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Total Hours 120 |
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One PHIL course below the 300-level may count toward the major under required PHIL Elective 15 Hours (12 hours PHIL electives needed total)
- 2
PHIL 638, PHIL 648, PHIL 650, & PHIL 654 options for Theoretical area requirement fulfill KU Core Goal 6.
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through KU core, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.