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 Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | PHIL 160, 161, or 180 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| PHIL 140, 141, 148, or 170 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060*, 1 | 3 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 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 | 3 | PHIL Elective 300+ (2 of 4) Major Requirement | 3 |
| Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 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 | 2 |
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| 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)2 | 3 | Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 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)2 | 3 | PHIL 499 or 699 | 3 |
| Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | PHIL Elective 300+ Level (3 of 4), Major Requirement | 3 |
| BGS Career Course (BGSC) | 3 | PHIL Elective 500+ Level (4 of 4), Major Requirement | 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 120-121 | |||
- 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
For a current list of elective options, please see the degree requirements.
- 3
Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, 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.
- *
Courses with a * designate courses that are degree requirements but that can also be taken to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement. If another course is used to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement, the course listed is still required as a degree requirement.
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.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.