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
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 2.1 Written Communication (1 of 2)3PHIL 160, 161, or 180 (Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics)3
Goal 3 Social Science3Goal 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)13Goal 2.2 Communication3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
 15 15
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
PHIL 384 or 386 (Goal 3 Arts and Humanities, Major Requirement)3PHIL Elective 300+ (2 of 4) Major Requirement3
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3Goal 3 Natural Science3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
 15 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
PHIL 310 or 610 (Major Requirement)3PHIL 620-654 Theoretical Area (Major Requirement)23
PHIL 500+ Value Theory Area (Major Requirement)3Goal 4.1 U.S. Diversity3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
PHIL 500+ History Area (Major Requirement)3PHIL Elective 300+ Level (3 of 4), Major Requirement3
Goal 4.2 Global Awareness3PHIL Elective 500+ Level (4 of 4), Major Requirement3
BGS Career Course (BGSC)3Goal 6 Integration & Creativity23
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours33
 15 15
Total Hours 120
1

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.

3

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.