Philosophy
BLS in Philosophy
Distribution Requirements (total 48 credits)
- English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.
- Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.
- Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.
- Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from basic core curriculum natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).
- Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 221.
- History: One course.
- Additional: Four courses: one course from distribution offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); one from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S); and one from the natural sciences (N) or from the social sciences (S).
Specialization and Related Courses (total 64 credits)
Sixteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.
Required: Nine courses. Courses selected must include those listed below:
- MET PH 101 Basic Problems of Philosophy or MET PH 110 Great Philosophers
- MET PH 160 Reasoning and Argumentation
- MET PH 300 History of Ancient Philosophy
- MET PH 310 History of Modern Philosophy
One philosophy course at the 400 level.
Four philosophy courses chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator. Students wishing to pursue a philosophy program must cross-register and take upper-level philosophy and/or related courses in the College of Arts & Sciences at day tuition rates.
Related Courses: Seven courses chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator. At least three of the courses must be at the 300 level or above. Students are encouraged to plan programs that combine philosophy with other disciplines in the humanities, or in the social and natural sciences.
Electives (total 16 credits)
Usually four courses (16 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Undergraduate Student Services, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2980; email: metuss@bu.edu.
