CAS: Philosophy
Sample Pathway
Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the philosophy department to plan their own pathway to a philosophy degree.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
| First Year | CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CAS PH 160 Second Language (if needed) |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 CGS RH 104 CGS SS 104 |
| Sophomore Year | CGS HU 201* CGS NS 201 CAS PH Elective (200-level or above) Second Language (if needed) |
CGS HU 202* CGS NS 202 CGS SS 202 Second Language (if needed) |
| Junior Year | Elective** CAS Moral, political, or legal philosophy course (PH 200-level or above) Elective** Second Language (if needed) |
CAS PH 300^ CAS Metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, mind, or language course (PH 200-level or above) Elective** Elective** |
| Senior Year | CAS PH 310^ One course from CAS PH 403-430 Elective** Elective** |
CAS PH 400-level course Elective** Elective** Elective** |
*Philosophy majors who complete CGS HU 201 and CGS HU 202, each with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, will receive credit as equivalent to CAS PH 150 or CAS PH 155.
**Choose your electives carefully to fulfill any remaining BU Hub requirements. You will find a list of all of the courses that carry Hub units on the University’s BU Hub website. External courses are not eligible for Hub general education credit. Philosophy courses by Hub unit can be found here.
^CAS PH300 and CAS PH310 may be taken in either the junior or senior year.
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CGS Requirements
Major Requirements
Continuation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 07/23/2025