Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major:

Review Major Qualification Requirements in the General Catalog. Transfer students wishing to major in philosophy are encouraged to consult with the Philosophy Department undergraduate advisor as soon as possible.

Transfer students who intend to pursue this major should do the following prior to the beginning of their first term…

• Students who wish to receive credit for prior lower division college work should email a copy of their unofficial transcript to philadvi@ucsc.edu. Generally, equivalent introductory courses taken elsewhere are accepted in substitution for UCSC philosophy introductory courses (except for Introduction to Logic, which must be taken at UCSC). Upper-division courses taken at four-year universities may be transferred by petition.
• For upper-division petitions, please submit a class syllabus and/or reading list, which will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Program Director.

...and should take these courses their first term:

PHIL 9: Introduction to Logic, and PHIL 100A: Ancient Greek Philosophy

If unable to enroll in the courses listed above:

Contact the major advisor at philadvi@ucsc.edu.

Special enrollment procedures:

Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time.

Although not required for the major, students in this major might benefit from:

Students are encouraged to apply their philosophical knowledge and approach to other pursuits and courses. Please talk with the undergraduate advisor about any additional opportunities. 

Other Information:

The two required history of philosophy courses and PHIL 9: Introduction to Logic must be taken at UCSC. Please contact the Philosophy Department undergraduate advisor for more information.

Links to Review:

Program Description (Catalog)
Department Website
Philosophy Advising
assist.org

Advisor Contact Information:

Rachel Lynch

philadvi@ucsc.edu