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Aug 26, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Philosophy, B.A.
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Degree Requirements
The prerequisite for all 4000-level philosophy courses is at least one 2000- or 3000-level philosophy course with a grade of C or higher. Majors are strongly urged to take PHIL 2010 or PHIL 2030 and PHIL 3000 before taking 4000-level courses.
In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements ) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).
University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements
Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in the Major and Additional Courses areas to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See 1460 GPA Requirement for additional information.)
Field of Study Area (18 Hours)
Required Courses (8-9 Hours)
One of the following (2-3 Hours)
One of the following (3 Hours)
World Language Requirements
- World Language at the 1002 or Higher Level 3 Hours
Field Electives
Select additional 1000- or 2000-level courses from any department with a subject in the core curriculum to complete 18 hours in the Field of Study Area.
Recommended courses for the B.A. in Philosophy with a Pre-Law concentration:
Major Area (27 Hours)
To satisfy the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in philosophy, students must take a total of 27 semester hours in philosophy courses at the 3000 level or above, including the following distribution requirements:
CTW Requirement (3 Hours)
Complete the following course to fulfill the Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) requirement:
Required Foundational Course (3 Hours)
Select at least one of the following (3 Hours)
Select any seven Philosophy courses (21 hours) at the 3000 or 4000 level, at least two at the 4000 level
The philosophy major is very flexible to allow students to meet their educational needs and career goals. Students may take classes in the Clusters described below if they wish to add more structure to their education in philosophy and best meet their career goals. Speak with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for additional guidance and suggestions.
Students interested in preparation for law school and legal careers can major in Philosophy, B.A., Pre-Law Concentration .
Major Authors & Traditions Cluster
Take multiple courses in this Cluster if you want to study major authors (such as Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Hegel) and major philosophical traditions (such as Stoicism, Existentialism, Marxism).
Mind, Brain & Knowledge Cluster
Take multiple courses in this Cluster if you want to study the nature of the mind and knowledge, and their connections to psychology, neuroscience, language, action, and emotion.
Ethics, Politics & Society Cluster
Take multiple courses in this Cluster if you want to study questions about morality, justice, social problems, and political structures.
Graduation with Distinction in the Major
This unit offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. To graduate with distinction in the PHIL program, the student must have excelled in his or her PHIL courses and undergraduate career. To earn Graduation with Distinction in PHIL, a student must be in good academic standing, and the student must have at least a 3.5 GPA in the major, a 3.5 GPA overall, and a B or higher in PHIL 2500 . Rare exceptions may be made by faculty vote.
Graduate Program Preparation
Majors who are preparing to apply to MA or PhD programs in Philosophy should try to take Phil 2500, Phil 3010, Phil 3020, and as many 4000-level courses as possible. Meet with the DUS to discuss other features of your application to graduate programs.
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