Students earning a B.G.S. must take three upper-level courses in another department of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. If you are considering a double major in philosophy and another area, you will find your philosophy study especially useful. Philosophy study is a good way to learn to frame hypotheses, do research, and put problems into manageable form. Because the philosophy course work is the same for the B.A. and the B.G.S., you will get a solid grounding in philosophy no matter which degree you choose. Both degrees are good preparation for graduate studies in law, business, or another area.
Some graduate schools consider it better preparation for graduate study.
You will have to earn at least 124 credit hours to graduate. Most students average about 15 to 18 credit hours, or about five courses, a semester. To graduate with honors, more course work is required. The Department of Philosophy is one of many departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. First-year students in the College take English composition, math, and courses that fulfill general education requirements.