BA in Philosophy

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BA in Philosophy. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 SPAN 1550 Elementary Spanish 4
HIST 1511 World Civilization to 1500 (SS) 3 ENGL 1590 Introduction to Literature (AH) 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 HIST 1512 World Civilization from 1500 (SPA) 3
Total hours completed: 28 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Cr edits
PHIL 2600 (Arts and Humanities) 3 PHIL 2619 3
COMM 1545 Communication Foundations 3 PHIL elective 3
SPAN 2600 Intermediate Spanish 4 Course in Minor 3
MATH 2623 3 Social and Personal Awareness Course 3
Social Science course 3 General Education Elective 3
Total 16 Total 15
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Cr edits
PHIL 3700 (or PHIL 3705) 3 PHIL 3711 or (PHIL 3780) 3
PHIL 3702 History of Modern Philosophy 3 PHIL 4820 Seminar in Philosophy 3
PHIL elective 3 PHIL elective (upper division) 3
Courses in Minor 6 General Elective (upper division) 3
General Elective (upper division) 3 Course in Minor 3
Total 18 Total 15
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Cr edits
PHIL 4861Senior Capstone Project 3 Course in Minor (upper division) 3
Phil elective ( upper division) 3 General electives or additional courses in Minor 9
Courses in Minor(upper division) 6 PHIL elective 3
General Electives (upper division) 6    
Total 18 Total 15