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Philosophy, BA


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA
LAPHIBA

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Term 1 - A 0 - 6 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  1    
  2    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 1 - B 6 - 12 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
PHI Elective
3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A 12 - 19 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
Term 2 - B 19 - 26 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 3 - A 26 - 33 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 3 - B 33 - 40 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • Explore opportunities to study abroad. Online students are eligible and encouraged to participate!
Term 4 - A 40 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 4 - B 47 - 53 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 5 - A 53 - 59 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 5 - B 59 - 66 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • PHI 304, PHI 328, PHI 329, and PHI 403 focus on the History of Philosophy. Students will eventually complete two courses from this list. PHI 403 may count toward either the History of Philosophy requirement or the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement (PHI 403 or PHI 420, shown in Term 10-A), but not both.
  • Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, contact an academic advisor.
Term 6 - A 66 - 72 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 6 - B 72 - 78 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Term 7 - A 78 - 84 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 7 - B 84 - 90 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • View career webinars offered by Career and Professional Development Services.
Term 8 - A 90 - 96 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 8 - B 96 - 102 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 9 - A 102 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • PHI 420 is a variable topics course that may be taken more than once, so long as the topics are different.
Term 9 - B 108 - 114 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 10 - A 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • PHI 420 is a variable topics course that may be taken more than once, so long as the topics are different. Students may complete one topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the PHI 420 requirement in Term 9-A and a different topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the requirement for PHI 403 or PHI 420 in Term 10-A. A single PHI 420 course will not satisfy both requirements at once.
  • PHI 403 can fulfill only one requirement within the philosophy major; it may either be applied toward the requirement for PHI 403 or PHI 420 in Term 10-A, or toward the History of Philosophy requirement in Terms 5-B and 6-A, but not both.  
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Philosophy, BA
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 6 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 2
Notes:
Term 1 - B
6 - 12 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
PHI Elective
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A
12 - 19 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
Term 2 - B
19 - 26 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Term 3 - A
26 - 33 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Term 3 - B
33 - 40 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
  • Explore opportunities to study abroad. Online students are eligible and encouraged to participate!
Term 4 - A
40 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Notes:
Term 4 - B
47 - 53 Credit Hours
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Term 5 - A
53 - 59 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Term 5 - B
59 - 66 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Notes:
  • PHI 304, PHI 328, PHI 329, and PHI 403 focus on the History of Philosophy. Students will eventually complete two courses from this list. PHI 403 may count toward either the History of Philosophy requirement or the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement (PHI 403 or PHI 420, shown in Term 10-A), but not both.
  • Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, contact an academic advisor.
Term 6 - A
66 - 72 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 6 - B
72 - 78 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Term 7 - A
78 - 84 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 7 - B
84 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • View career webinars offered by Career and Professional Development Services.
Term 8 - A
90 - 96 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
Term 8 - B
96 - 102 Credit Hours
Term 9 - A
102 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • PHI 420 is a variable topics course that may be taken more than once, so long as the topics are different.
Term 9 - B
108 - 114 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
Term 10 - A
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • PHI 420 is a variable topics course that may be taken more than once, so long as the topics are different. Students may complete one topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the PHI 420 requirement in Term 9-A and a different topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the requirement for PHI 403 or PHI 420 in Term 10-A. A single PHI 420 course will not satisfy both requirements at once.
  • PHI 403 can fulfill only one requirement within the philosophy major; it may either be applied toward the requirement for PHI 403 or PHI 420 in Term 10-A, or toward the History of Philosophy requirement in Terms 5-B and 6-A, but not both.  
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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