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2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, BA (42-325) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for the 2016 Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math, reading, and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog (www.ucmo.edu/academics/catalogs) for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Freshman Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Freshman Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Junior Year - Fall Semester


  • PHIL 3600 - Special Topics in Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL Major Elective (3) ***
  • Free Choice Electives (9)

Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Junior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Senior Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Senior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Philosophy Major, BA Degree - 120 hours


  • * Refer to the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements section of the catalog for the BA Modern Language requirements. This plan is based on 6 hours of modern language and 3 hours of ENGL 2220 .
  • ** AE 1400  is a free choice elective and is highly recommended for academic success. If AE 1400  is chosen, 1 less hour of free choice electives will be needed.
  • *** Six hours of PHIL Major Electives are required. See the program  for list of appropriate choices.
  • 10 This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
  • This major does not build in the minimum number (30) of upper-level credit hours required for graduation. Be sure to include upper-level choices (3000/4000) in your major electives, general education, and/or free choice electives.
  • To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.