Bachelor
of Arts in Philosophy
In addition to the general
requirements that all College of Arts and
Sciences undergraduates must fulfill, Philosophy
majors must meet certain specific course requirements
within the department.
Nine philosophy courses must be completed with
a grade of at least C. All students must take
CAS PH 300 and 310; PH 160 or 360; PH 350; one
out of CAS PH 403 through PH 439; one other 400-level
course (a “topics” course is recommended
for students planning graduate study in philosophy);
two electives at the 200-level or higher; and
one other philosophy course. A checklist
of requirements for personal reference is available.
College of General Studies students and students
who have completed the humanities portion of the
Core Curriculum receive concentration credit for
CAS PH 150 or PH 155. Students who complete the
social science portion of the CAS Core Curriculum
receive concentration credit for CAS PH 253 or
PH 254.
Students desiring specialized work in addition
to the requirements of the regular concentration
are invited to consider the following four areas:
philosophy of law, politics, and society; philosophy
and history of science; philosophy and the ancient
world; and philosophy of the biomedical sciences.
These specialized areas do not appear on the diploma.
They do, however, serve as valuable guidelines
for further work in addition to the concentration
itself. Where alternatives are listed in the four
specializations, it is often advisable to take
both courses.
Philosophy of Law, Politics, and Society
CAS PH 254, 255, 277 are suggested, as well as
at least two courses in political science, sociology,
or economics.
Philosophy and History of Science
Students desiring to specialize further in this
area are encouraged to take CAS PH 270; CAS PH
277 or 477; two courses in the history of science;
and at least two courses in the natural sciences
or the social sciences or both.
Philosophy in the Ancient World
CAS PH 300, 403 or 404, 405 or 406, and CAS CL
101 and 264 are suggested.
Philosophy of the Biomedical Sciences
Suggested are CAS PH 251 and 273; CAS PH 277,
270, or 472; directed study on philosophy of medicine,
and at least two courses in biology approved by
the Department of Biology.
A minor in Philosophy
is also available as are major concentrations
in the following fields:
Advising for Majors and Minors
Whether pursuing the philosophy concentration
(with or without a specialization), a minor, or
one of the joint concentrations, students should
consult with their faculty advisor. Advisors may
be assigned or changed by staff in STH 516.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Program
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
(UROP) promotes the participation of Boston University
undergraduate students in faculty-mentored research
projects across all disciplines throughout the
calendar year. This is a very exciting opportunity
for undergraduate students. The program can provide
funding to support undergraduate research.
Students involved in UROP are also invited to
attend enrichment activities. Any full-time Boston
University undergraduate is eligible to participate
in UROP.
For more information, please see their web
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