Philosophy - BA, BS

Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental human problems and questions, including existence, religion, reality, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. The philosophy program at Utah State is designed to provide students with an understanding of the origin and nature of philosophical issues, the development of these issues, the debates surrounding them, and their implications for various fields of study.

The philosophy program is a small, intimate program where students have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research and receive individual mentoring from faculty. Through the program, students develop skills that allow them to generate ideas, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

The curriculum is designed to meet a wide variety of student interests and provide a rigorous foundation for students planning to further their education in law, medicine, or other graduate work. On average, philosophy majors outperform students in business, the sciences, and humanities on the MCAT, LSAT, and GMAT exams, which makes them excellent candidates for graduate and professional programs.

The preferred degree is the BA, in which students gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages in addition to regular coursework. If students wish to pursue a BS, they need to complete four extra science courses in addition to the regular course requirements for the major.

• For more information about Philosophy, please see the Philosophy website.

• Please make sure to consult regularly with your departmental advisor to confirm what courses will be available and to work out your plan of study.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) course of the student’s choice.

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.50 GPA.