Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts
To obtain a B.A. with a major in Philosophy, a student must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements.
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Philosophy Major - 30 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 9 | |
| CRITICAL REASONING | ||
or PHIL 2010 | SYMBOLIC LOGIC | |
| INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (**) | ||
| PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR | ||
or PHIL 4000 | ADVANCED PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR | |
| Select at least one 3-credit (PHIL) Philosophy course from the following (Metaphysics and Epistemology) | 3 | |
| HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF NATURAL SCIENCE | ||
| EPISTEMOLOGY | ||
| SPACE, TIME, AND REALITY | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF EMOTION | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE | ||
| Select at least one 3-credit (PHIL) Philosophy course from the following (Value Theory) | 3 | |
| ETHICAL THEORY | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF ART | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICINE | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF RACE | ||
| GENDER AND PHILOSOPHY | ||
| Select five 3-credit (PHIL) Philosophy courses. At least twelve (12) hours must be upper-level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000 level). 15 Hours Required | 15 | |
| At least twenty-one (21) of the total hours in the major must be upper-level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000 PHIL). | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ or without Lab - 3-5 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 16 | |
| FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120 | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1120 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 3-4 |
| PHIL 1010 | INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: MEANING OF LIFE or INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: BRAINS, MINDS, AND MACHINES or INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: LAW, POLITICS, AND SOCIETY or INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: PHILOSOPHY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE FICTION | 3 |
| World Language Course 1110 | 5 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| PHIL 2030 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | 3 |
| World Language Course 1120 | 5 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHIL 1210 or PHIL 2010 | CRITICAL REASONING or SYMBOLIC LOGIC | 3 |
| PHIL Upper Division Elective, for example PHIL 3110 HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| World Language Course 2110 | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| PHIL 3000 | PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR | 3 |
| PHIL Upper Division Elective, for example PHIL 3130 HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| World Language Course 2120 | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| PHIL Advanced Course in Metaphysics and Epistemology, for example PHIL 3700 SPACE, TIME, AND REALITY | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| PHIL Advanced Course in Value Theory, for example PHIL 3050 ETHICAL THEORY | 3 | |
| PHIL Upper Division Elective, for example PHIL 3220 PHILOSOPHY OF ART | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHIL Upper Division Elective, for example PHIL 3510 Phenomenology and Existentialism or PHIL 3600 EPISTEMOLOGY | 3 | |
| Additional Social Science for A&S or Minor/2nd Major course | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Course or Elective | 3-4 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.0
Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!