Getting Started in Philosophy: Fall 2024 Entering Frosh
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Students are admitted to UCSC with a "proposed major" in most cases, and later petition to officially declare the major. Admission to UCSC does not guarantee acceptance into a particular major. Students must be declared in a major by the end of the second year (or equivalent), so learning about and preparing for a major is a primary goal for first-year students.
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Importance of an early start: |
This major is not highly sequential or course intensive. Although it is advisable to begin taking courses toward the major in the first year, it is not required. |
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Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major: |
Review Major Qualification Requirements in the General Catalog. |
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Frosh who intend to pursue this major should do the following things prior to the beginning of fall term... |
Students may consider enrolling in PHIL 9: Introduction to Logic, PHIL 11: Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 22: Introduction to Ethical Theory during Summer Session. |
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...and should take these courses their first term: |
Philosophy 11: Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 22: Introduction to Ethical Theory may be taken in fall, but may also be taken in a future term or replaced with another introductory course. |
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Special enrollment procedures: |
Enroll online during your enrollment appointment. |
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Sample Academic Plan: |
Review Sample Academic Plan in the General Catalog. |
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Other Information: |
Introductory courses include: PHIL 9 and one of: PHIL 11, PHIL 22, PHIL 24, or other lower-division philosophy class. Note: Please do not take PHIL 7 in fall. PHIL 7 does not meet the requirement for the major and PHIL 9 cannot be taken after taking PHIL 7. Some students can complete this degree in three years. |
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Links to Review: |
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Advisor Contact Information: |
Philosophy Advising |
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