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Philosophy BA/BS Program

Portland State University
Portland , United States
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Philosophy
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Philosophy BA/BS Program Details

The Philosophy BA/BS program enhances skills of abstract thinking, clear argumentative writing, careful reading and analysis of texts, and oral argument. Philosophical training is valuable in almost any area of life and any occupation that requires examination and analysis of problems, critical evaluation of alternative solutions, and rational advocacy of conclusions and courses of action. Philosophy is an excellent undergraduate major for pre-professional students, ideal for those who aspire to work in the legal profession, and fitting for students planning careers in medicine. As the quintessential interdisciplinary course of study, philosophy is a wonderful second-major and complements the course of study in the physical and social sciences, arts, and humanities.


Requirements (effective Fall 2024)

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the philosophy major must take a minimum of 56 credits in philosophy courses (8 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU). Specific requirements are as follows:


  • Required Courses (20 credits)
    • Phl 301U Ancient Philosophy (4 credits)
    • Phl 303U Early Modern Philosophy (4 credits)
    • Phl 308U Elementary Ethics (4 credits)
    • Phl 324U Introduction to Formal Logic I (4 credits)
    • Phl 380 Philosophical Writing (4 credits)
  • Philosophy Electives (36 credits)
    • 16 of the 36 elective credits must be completed at the 400-level.
    • BSt 378 and NAS 351U may count towards the 36 credits of philosophy electives.
  • Total credits: 56
  • A maximum of 4 credits of philosophy taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass
    o pass) are acceptable toward fulfilling department major requirements.

Requirements for Catalog Year 2023 and Earlier

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the philosophy major must take a minimum of 56 credits in Philosophy courses. The requirements include:


  • Courses
    • PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy (4 credits)
    • PHL 301U Ancient Philosophy (4 credits)
    • PHL 303 Early Modern Philosophy (4 credits)
    • PHL 308U Elementary Ethics (4 credits)
    • PHL 324U Intro to Formal Logic I (4 credits)
    • PHL 380 Philosophical Writing (4 credits)
  • Two courses taken from the following (history of philosophy) (8 credits)
    • PHL 451 Major Figures (4 credits)
    • PHL 452 Topics in the History of Philosophy (4 credits)
  • Four courses taken from the following (thematic courses) (16 credits)
    • Phl 423 Metaphysics (4 credits)
    • Phl 424 Epistemology (4 credits)
    • Phl 432 Philosophy of Mind (4 credits)
    • Phl 433 Philosophy of Language (4 credits)
    • Phl 445 Advanced Ethics (4 credits)
    • Phl 446 Topics in Ethics (4 credits)
    • Phl 447 Topics in Social and Political Philosophy (4 credits)
    • Phl 448 Biomedical Ethics (4 credits)
    • Phl 449 Philosophy of Sustainability (4 credits)
    • Phl 460 Contemporary European Philosophy (4 credits)
    • Phl 470 Philosophy of Science (4 credits)
    • Phl 471 Topics in Philosophy of Science (4 credits)
    • Phl 474 Philosophy of Logic (4 credits)
  • Philosophy electives (8 credits)
  • Total credits: 56
  • A maximum of 8 credits of philosophy taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass
    o pass) is acceptable toward fulfilling Department Major requirements.
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