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Philosophy

Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University
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Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person

About the Program

 The word philosophy literally translates to 'love of wisdom.' When you study philosophy you pursue wisdom through reasoning and critical reflection about the most fundamental principles, concepts, and presuppositions that underlie our understanding of the world and the way we live our lives.

The philosophy program at FSU provides an opportunity to engage in disciplined reflection about matters that concern every human being ourselves, our world, our interaction with one another and therefore is both intellectually stimulating and personally enriching.

In addition to the intellectual and personal values embodied in the study of philosophy, you will acquire critical thinking skills, communication skills, and awareness of values, that are applicable to other academic areas and readily transferable to non-academic careers. 

You can choose from one of three tracks for your degree: Law School Preparation, Philosophical Studies, or Social Justice. The first two tracks require all upper level courses taken once you transfer to FSU. For the Social Justice track, you may transfer in some of your courses, as specified under the track requirements in this guide.

PTG Requirements

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When there is No equivalency found, the ARTSYS database shows no equivalent course at Allegany College of Maryland. There might be a course yet to be evaluated by Frostburg State University that meets the requirement. Consult with your advisor.

Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Frostburg State University Requirement
  • General Education Program - Core Skills
    9 - 10 credits
    With a grade of C or better
    Introductory Composition - Take 1 course from the following
    Mathematics - Take 1 course from the following
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, The Fine and Performing Arts Complete 1 course from 1 of the following groups
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Art
    Dance
    Music
    Theatre
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Humanities Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    History
    Language
    Literature
    Philosophy
    Communication
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Natural Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    7 - 8 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Geography
    Environmental Science
    Physics and Physical Science
    Cosmic Concepts - both courses are required to get credit for the category
    And
    Astronomy - both are required to get credit for the category
    And
    Physics
    Interdisciplinary
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Social Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Economics
    Geography
    Political Science
    Psychology
    Sociology
  • General Education Program - FSU Colloquia Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Colloquium
    Advanced Colloquium - Take the following OR one additional Modes of Inquiry course
    Take the following
  • General Education Program - Identity and Difference Take one of the following courses
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
  • Core Major Requirements Complete the following
    6 credits
    Complete at least 1 of the following
  • Social Justice Track Complete the following
    9 credits
    Take one course from Group 1 - Advocacy and Leadership
    Take one course from Group 2 - Gender and Culture
Grand Total Credits
57
Catalog year 2024-2025