Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts
VCU
Completing the associate degree will waive VCU's general education requirements.
Philosophy aims at a deeper understanding of matters that should most concern the human race. Philosophical questions crop up in science, religion, art, morality, politics, medicine and in everyday life. Philosophy Students enrolled in philosophy are encouraged to think seriously about fundamental issues in all these domains and to formulate coherent and well-grounded points of view. Because of its extensive use of critical and analytical reasoning, philosophy equips students for careers in medicine, law, business and other fields that require careful thought and the clear expression of ideas.
Majors intending to pursue graduate studies in philosophy are advised to follow this curriculum.
An undergraduate degree in philosophy is good preparation for graduate study in areas such as law or public administration. Obtain leadership roles in school or community organizations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are imperative for most careers related to law, politics, or government. Gain experience in fundraising and grant writing techniques. Nonprofit and educational organizations are often funded in this manner. Part-time and summer jobs, internships, and volunteer positions are critical to gaining the experience and skills that employers seek.
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Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
- Quantitative Foundations requirement only
- Natural Sciences requirement only
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- 2.0+ cumulative GPA, 2.0+ major GPA
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts
Richard Bland College of William and Mary (Associate of Arts)
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MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Attend RBC Orientation.
- Schedule an appointment with your Learner Mentor to discuss your degree and class plan.
- Explore RBC financial aid resources and submit the FAFSA on time.
- Use tutoring to get ahead.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Learn about the transfer admission process for VCU.
- Review VCU's Philosophy department website for course requirements and possible connections with faculty and peers.
- Register to vote.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Make friends with people with diverse perspectives and join a cultural or identity-related student organization.
- Attend cultural events at RBC and/or VCU and celebrate diversity.
- Attend VCU's annual Intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Explore possible career opportunities for Philosophy majors.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
- Familiarize yourself with the career services offered at RBC and VCU and explore career pathways on the VCU Career Services website.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Be prepared for academic challenges by meeting with your Learner Mentor and understanding RBC Student Support available.
- Use tutoring to get ahead.
- Submit a transfer advising request to the VCU Transfer Center.
- Submit the FAFSA on time.
- Explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Explore the concentrations of the philosophy major.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the VCU Philosophy Department.
- Apply to VCU.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Become familiar with OMSA at VCU.
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options.
- Attend VCU cultural events, including the monthly Global Café, VCU Diversity Scholars in Research week, or Philosophy department-related events.
- Continue learning a foreign language or make a plan for undertaking that study at VCU.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL and learn about REAL graduation requirement.
- Attend Career & Internship Fairs at RBC or VCU to explore your interests.
- Plan to complete at least two job experiences, (e.g., internships) before your senior year of college.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Explore the types of aid available at VCU.
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts
Richard Bland College of William and Mary (Associate of Arts)
Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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ENGL 101 | Rhetoric and Research I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENGL 102 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
ENGL 102 | Rhetoric and Research II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
Fine Arts | Select 1: ART 201, 202, 231, MUS 103, MUS 123, THEA 201. | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
MATH | Select 1: MATH 110 Contemporary Mathematics or MATH 121 Pre-Calculus I. | MATH 131 or MATH 141 | 3 | General education |
Human Experience | Select 2: PSY 201-202, 217, 218, 240, 250, 292, 295, REL 201, 209, 210, SOC 201, 204, 208, 250, 253. | VCU equivalent | 6 | General education |
U.S. & World Cultures | Select 3: ECON 201, 202, GEO 101, GEO 103, GOVT 201, GOVT 202, GOVT 203, HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 191, 192, HIST 201, HIST 202, HIST 240, REL 209, REL 210, REL 219, REL 220, REL 254 (at least one must be history). | VCU equivalent | 9 | General education |
French or Spanish | Two Courses in Foreign Language as per Placement | VCU equivalents | 6 to 8 | General education |
Lab Science | Select 1 with lab: BIOL 101/L, 110, 151/L, CHEM 101/L, 110/L, PHYS 101/L, 201/L, SCIE 111/L. | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
PHIL 201 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | PHIL 103 | 3 | Major |
PHIL 202 | Modern Philosophy | PHIL 104 | 3 | Major |
PHIL 203 | Introduction to Ethics | PHIL 201 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
Complete requirements for associate degree | VCU equivalents | 14 | Elective | |
Richard Bland credits transferred to VCU | 60 |
Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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PHIL 222 | Logic | 3 | Major |
PHIL 490 | Seminar in Philosophy | 3 | Major |
PHIL | Select three of the following with at least one course each from Group A and Group B. Group A: PHIL 320, PHIL 327, PHIL 328, PHIL 335 Group B: PHIL 300, PHIL 301, PHIL 302, PHIL 303, PHIL 304, PHIL 332 Group C: PHIL 391 | 9 | Major |
PHIL | PHIL electives (any level) | 6 | Major |
PHIL | PHIL elective (300 level or higher) | 3 | Major |
Upper-level electives (300- or 400-level courses): consider a minor or a second major Note: Students must complete a minimum of 45 upper-level credits to graduate from VCU. | 36 | Elective | |
REAL | The REAL requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing a 300-level (or higher) course that has received a REAL attribute of Level 2, 3 or 4 or through an approved “REAL” co-curricular experience that has received a REAL attribute of Level 3 or 4. See VCU advisor for options. | 0 | Major |
Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
Bachelor's degree total | 120 |