PHIL, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Sample Plan for New Students

This plan assumes junior standing (90 credits), a transferable associate degree, and completion of specific course equivalents. For transfer details, visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide.

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20 (including HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 and Modern Language)
  • Credits in Major: 50
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0

Resources for Success

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  • Visit Advising Services for additional guidance.

Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior

Year 1

Term Course Credits
Fall UCOR Module II* 5
Fall HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 5
Fall PHIL 2600 - Introduction to Logic 5
Winter UCOR Module II* 5
Winter PHIL 2500 - Problems and Methods of Philosophy OR 3000/4000 Level PHIL Elective* 5
Winter 3000/4000 Level PHIL Elective* 5
Spring UCOR Module II* 5
Spring PHIL 2500 - Problems and Methods of Philosophy OR 3000/4000 Level PHIL Elective* 5
Spring General Elective 5

Year 2

Term Course Credits
Fall UCOR Module III* 5
Fall PHIL 3010 - Ancient Philosophy* 5
Fall 3000/4000 Level PHIL Elective* 5
Winter PHIL 3020 - Medieval Philosophy* 5
Winter 3000/4000 Level PHIL Elective* 5
Winter General Elective 5
Spring UCOR Module III* 5
Spring PHIL 3030 - Modern Philosophy* 5
Spring PHIL 4850 - Major Figures in the Traditions* 5

University Core Requirements

  • Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
  • Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
  • Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges

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