West Virginia University

Major Requirements

Philosophy Major Checklist

Major Requirements

The Major consists of 30 hours in Philosophy, with at least 18 hours of courses at the 300 level or above

Philosophy 244 3 hours
Philosophy 248 3 hours
Philosophy 260 3 hours
Philosophy 301 or 302 3 hours
Philosophy 321 or 346 3 hours
Philosophy 494 or 496 3 hours
Philosophy Elective 3 hours
Philosophy Elective (300+) 3 hours
Philosophy Elective (300+) 3 hours
Philosophy Elective (300+) 3 hours

(For students interested in attending law school, check out our pre-law track.)

Eberly College Requirements

Writing Requirement: 1 “W” Course – prerequisites are English 101 and 102

Writing Course 3 hours

College Foreign Language Requirement: 2 years of work in one language

Foreign Language 3 hours
Foreign Language 3 hours
Foreign Language 3 hours
Foreign Language 3 hours

International Studies (GEC Objective 9)

GEC Objective 9 3 hours

Fine Arts: (GEC objective 5)

GEC Objective 5 3 hours

WVU Requirements

In addition to the Major Requirements listed above, students must also complete the GEC objectives according to WVU guidelines. GEC requirements can be found here: WVU GEC Requirements

Philosophy Courses Meeting GEC Objectives:

Objective 3: – PHIL 140, 244, 248, 346, 351
Objective 4: – PHIL 100, 130, 170, 260, 301, 302, 306, 308, 310, 321, 323, 325, 331, 355
Objective 6: – PHIL 100, 130, 170, 260, 301, 306, 310, 321, 323, 325, 331, 354
Objective 8: – PHIL 140, 244, 248, 308, 346, 351, 354, 355