Sample Degree Plan

Philosophy, B.A. Sample Degree Map

The Philosophy, B.A. degree is enhanced by special topics courses and upper-level seminars, which allow students and faculty to pursue special interests within the wide domain of philosophical questions. By way of exploring philosophical concepts, problems, and arguments, our courses are designed to help students engage with the methods of philosophy, and in so doing to become careful, critical thinkers and independent learners.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is committed to doing our part to provide each student a clear path to graduation. This four-year degree plan is a sample map for fulfilling requirements in the major, the Fredonia Foundations (FF), and other supporting courses. The pathway that you take to your degree may differ somewhat from this illustration, depending on where you start and the detours and side trips you may take along the way. If you are committed to completing your degree in four years, we encourage you to consider signing up for the Fredonia in 4 program. For complete information about this degree program, please consult the university catalog at www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
PHIL Major Elective (PHIL 115 advised) 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
PHIL 116 Introduction to Logic 3
History of Philosophy Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 15

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
PHIL Major Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) 3
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) 3
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) 3
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Credits
PHIL 477 Capstone 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL 15

GRAND TOTAL: 120

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

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