Department of Philosophy

Philosophy - Suggested First Year Courses

English Composition (Select an Appropriate English Course)

• ENGL 90 Developmental Writing (0 credits)
• ENGL 101 English Composition (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 English Composition (3 credits)

Area I Core Courses

• PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 201 Introduction to Logic (3 credits)

Area II Core Courses

• Area II core course in history (3 credits)
• Area II core course in a field other than history (List of Approved Courses) (6 credits)

Area III Core Courses

Mathematics (Select an Appropriate Mathematics Course)

• MATH 15 Arithmetic Review (0 credits)
• MATH 25 Elementary Algebra (0 credits)
• MATH 124 Introduction to Mathematical Thought (4 credits) or
• MATH 130 Finite Math (4 credits)
• Area III core science class (4 credits)

Other Classes

• UNIV 101U First Year Seminar (2 credits)

You are not required to take all of the courses listed above your first year; however, most students will choose to take between 24 and 32 credits.

For additional information on the Philosophy Degree at Boise State University, please refer to the program website.

Academic Advisor

See a list of advisors for the Philosophy department.