This is a sample curriculum plan for the Philosophy BA, Ethics and Argument Emphasis within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| Choose One: PHIL 101 PHIL 102 PHIL 103 | Introduction to Philosophy: Contemporary Issues Or Introduction to Philosophy: Great Thinkers Or Introduction to Philosophy: Moral Problems | 3 |
| FM | Foundation of Mathematics* | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| FC | Foundations of Oral Communications* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science w/ lab | 4 |
| FA | Foundation of Arts* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| PHIL 209 | Thinking Well: An Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 301 | Contemporary Philosophy | 3 |
| Choose One: PHIL 305 PHIL 307 PHIL 309 | Ancient Greek Philosophy Or Medieval Philosophy Or Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science Lecture 2: Lab Optional* | 3 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One: PHIL 305 PHIL 307 PHIL 309 | Ancient Greek Philosophy Or Medieval Philosophy Or Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| Choose one: PHIL 303 PHIL 308 PHIL 311 PHIL 335 | Philosophy of Law Or Philosophy of Language Or Normative Ethics Or Epistemology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL Upper-division Subdiscipline | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Choose one: PHIL 303 PHIL 308 PHIL 311 PHIL 335 | Philosophy of Law Or Philosophy of Language Or Normative Ethics Or Epistemology | 3 |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL Upper-division Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Choose one: PHIL 303 PHIL 308 PHIL 311 PHIL 335 | Philosophy of Law Or Philosophy of Language Or Normative Ethics Or Epistemology | 3 |
| PHIL Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 495 (FF) | Senior Comprehensive Assessment | 1 |
| PHIL Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view the prerequisites
- Courses to complete before reaching upper division standing (58+ credits): PHIL 101/102/103 and PHIL 209
- We recommend discussing goals with an academic advisor and how you can customize needed electives in the Philosophy major. Many students select a minor or a certificate(s) to meet electives.
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.