Philosophy (BA)

Admission to the Program

Admission is through a formal declaration of major.

120 credit hours with minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 2 )
Completion of all requirements for a major (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 9 )

Completion of AU Core foundation requirements (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 8.2-8.6 )
Completion of AU Core Habits of Mind requirements (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 8.7 )
Completion of AU Core integrative course requirements (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 8.8-8.11 )

For additional information, see AU Core Curriculum .

39 credit hours with grades of C or better including 18 credit hours at or above 300-level, and up to 6 credit hours in religion

Complete 6 credit hours from the following:

Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Complete 6 credit hours from the following:

Complete 6 credit hours from the following, or other approved philosophy or religion course:

Complete 6 credit hours from one of the following concentrations:

Complete 6 credit hours from the following, or other approved courses:

Complete 3 credit hours from one the following, or other approved courses:

American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees for more information.

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs:

Admission is open to undergraduates with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 overall and in philosophy courses. Applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and an academic writing sample. Students should discuss their interest in the program with members of the faculty before submitting a formal application