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Philosophy, B.A.

Program Transfer Guide
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410-677-5070 Philosophy, B.A. About the Philosophy Major Admissions Information

About the Program

Advisement for the major is available from the Philosophy Department  

  • Complete 10 courses with minimum grades of C in each course; with at least 5 courses at the 300/400 level
  • Demonstrate 102-level proficiency in a foreign language.
  • A course must have at least 3 credits to satisfy major requirements, unless otherwise approved by the chair of the Philosophy Department.
  • Students majoring in philosophy must complete at least 5 courses in philosophy at SU. 

University Undergraduate Major Policies

  • Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
  • Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
  • All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
  • Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
  • Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
  • Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

See the below SU program requirements to be completed as part of the AA/AS program.  For most up-to-date requirements, please refer to the current SU Catalog.

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Salisbury University Requirement
  • General Education Requirements Completion of an AA/AS is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy SU's General Education Requirements
    45 - 55 credits
    Signature Outcomes
    Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):
    Notes: Courses in the 3 requirements above can also meet General Education and/or major requirements.
    COMAR Requirements
    Complete one 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Course In Each Of The Following:
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    One course from the following requirement:
  • Philosophy Major Requirements
    28 credits
    A course can only satisfy one major requirement.
    Complete 1 Introductory Philosophy Course: PHIL101, PHIL103, or PHIL2**
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Any 200-level PHIL course
    Complete 1 Core Course in Value Theory
    Minimum grade required: C
    Complete 1 Core Course in Metaphysics/Epistemology
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Complete 1 Course in Diversity from PHIL209 or PHIL212
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Complete 3 Electives from any of the Courses Previously Listed or the Following:
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
Grand Total Credits
70
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.