Philosophy

Example 4-year Plans

**These are example schedules for a major in Philosophy. These example schedules cannot, and should not, substitute for proper advising. Students and advisors should consult the class schedule for an accurate listing of course offerings and the university catalog for course descriptions.**

4-Year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, General Track
4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, Graduate Track
4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, Pre-Law Concentration

4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, General Track

These are sample schedules for the major in Philosophy, the General Track. This schedule is intended to assist in planning of a sequence of coursework for the major in Philosophy, General Track, for a full-time student seeking to complete the degree on a four-year schedule. These sample schedules are not intended to substitute for advising for a number of reasons including that there are a number of possible substitutions for courses listed in the schedules and a student’s plan of study should reflect his or her own educational goals. Because many philosophy courses are offered on a two-year rotation, there are two sample schedules to demonstrate the sequence depending on the student’s start date. Students and advisors should consult the class schedule for an accurate listing of course offerings and the university catalog for course descriptions.

4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, General Track

 

Fall

Winter

Spring

First Year

44 units

CSUB 101
A1
A2
GST

14 units

A3 (PHIL 102)
B1 and B3
C1 or C2


15 units

B2 and B3
C5 (PHIL 100/101)
C3 or C4


15 units

Second Year

15 units = 89

PHIL 290
B4
D3 (PLSI 101)

15 units

D1 or D2
HIST 231 or 232
minor

15 units

D3 or D4
minor
elective

15 units

Third Year

45 units = 134

PHIL History
minor
Theme 1

15 units

PHIL 350
minor
Theme 2
(PHIL elective)
15 units

GRE (PHIL 381/382)
elective
Theme 3

15 units

Fourth Year

46 units = 180

PHIL M&E
PHIL elective
elective

15 units

PHIL Value
PHIL elective
elective

15 units

PHIL 490
PHIL elective
elective

16 units

4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, Graduate Track

These are sample schedules for the major in Philosophy, the Graduate Track. This schedule is intended to assist in planning of a sequence of coursework for the major in Philosophy, Graduate Track, for a full-time student seeking to complete the degree on a four-year schedule. These sample schedules are not intended to substitute for advising for a number of reasons including that there are a number of possible substitutions for courses listed in the schedules and a student’s plan of study should reflect his or her own educational goals. Because many philosophy courses are offered on a two-year rotation, there are two sample schedules to demonstrate the sequence depending on the student’s start date. Students and advisors should consult the class schedule for an accurate listing of course offerings and the university catalog for course descriptions.

4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, Graduate Track

 

Fall

Winter

Spring

First Year

44 units

CSUB 101
A1
A2
GST
14 units

A4 (PHIL 102)
B1 and B3
C1 or C2

15 units

B2 and B3
C5 (PHIL 100/101)
C3 or C4

15 units

Second Year

45 units = 89

PHIL 209
B4
D3 (PLSI 101)
15 units

D1 or D2
HIST 231 or 232
minor
15 units

D3 or D4
minor
elective
15 units

Third Year

45 units = 134

PHIL 302 (Theme 2)
minor
Theme 1
15 units

PHIL 303
PHIL 350
minor
15 units

PHIL 304
GRE (PHIL 381/382)
Theme 3
15 units

Fourth Year

46 units = 180

PHIL 305
PHIL M&E
elective
15 units

PHIL 432
PHIL S&P
elective
15 units

PHIL 490
PHIL 20th/21st C
PHIL M&E
16 units

4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, Pre-Law Concentration

These are sample schedules for the major in Philosophy, the Pre-Law Concentration. This schedule is intended to assist in planning of a sequence of coursework for the major in Philosophy, Pre-Law Concentration, for a full-time student seeking to complete the degree on a four-year schedule. These sample schedules are not intended to substitute for advising for a number of reasons including that there are a number of possible substitutions for courses listed in the schedules and a student’s plan of study should reflect his or her own educational goals. Because many philosophy courses are offered on a two-year rotation, there are two sample schedules to demonstrate the sequence depending on the student’s start date. Students and advisors should consult the class schedule for an accurate listing of course offerings and the university catalog for course descriptions.

4-year Example Plan for BA in Philosophy, Pre-Law Track

 

Fall

Winter

Spring

First Year

44 units

CSUB 101
A1
A2
GST
14 units

A3 (PHIL 102)
B1 and B3
C1 or C2

15 units

B2 and B3
C5 (PHIL 100/101)
C3 or C4

15 units

Second Year

45 units = 89

PHIL 290
B4
D3 (PLSI 101)
15 units

D2 (ECON 201)
HIST 231 or 232
minor (PLSI)
15 units

D3 or D4
minor (PLSI)
elective
15 units

Third Year

45 units = 134

PHIL History
PHIL 316 (Theme 2)
Theme 1
15 units

PHIL 350
PHIL Value
ECON 404 (minor)
15 units

PHIL G&R (GRE)
elective
Theme 3
15 units

Fourth Year

46 units = 180

PHIL M&E
PHIL elective
elective
15 units

PHIL Value
PHIL 435
elective
15 units

PHIL 490
elective
elective
16 units