College of Arts and Letters

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposes
only; see the catalog for official details.

Philosophy, Bachelor of Science

Progression Plan-Classic

Campus Availability

  • Flagstaff

Year 1

Course Description Units Notes
1. PHI 240 Ancient Philosophy 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: This course may also meet a General Studies requirement: Arts & Humanities.
2. PHI 101 or PHI 105 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: This course may also meet a General Studies requirement: Arts & Humanities.
3. Foundation English 4
4. General Studies: Scientific Literacy 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Complete two courses in General Studies: Scientific Literacy. One course in Natural Sciences and one course in Social Sciences. See academic catalog for details.
Course Description Units Notes
1. PHI 241 Modern Philosophy 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: This course may also meet a General Studies requirement: Arts & Humanities.
2. PHI 103, 203, 223, or 301 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: PHI 103, 223, or 301 are required prerequisites for PHI 414C. PHI 301 is recommended for students considering graduate studies in Philosophy
3. Foundation Math 3
4. General Studies: Scientific Literacy 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Complete two courses in General Studies: Scientific Literacy. One course in Natural Sciences and one course in Social Sciences. See academic catalog for details.
5. General Studies and/or Inclusive Perspectives 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in Inclusive Perspectives (US Ethnic, Global and Indigenous Peoples) are required. Double dipping General Studies and Inclusive Perspectives is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.

Year 2

Course Description Units Notes
1. PHI 320, 321, 322, or 359 3
2. Philosophy Major Elective 3
3. General Studies and/or Inclusive Perspectives 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in Inclusive Perspectives (US Ethnic, Global and Indigenous Peoples) are required. Double dipping General Studies and Inclusive Perspectives is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
4. General Studies and/or Inclusive Perspectives 3 JACKSPLANNER Notes
Notes: Courses in Inclusive Perspectives (US Ethnic, Global and Indigenous Peoples) are required. Double dipping General Studies and Inclusive Perspectives is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.
5. General Elective Course 4
Course Description Units Notes
1. PHI 325, 347, 357, 331, 332, 334, 355, or 364 3
2. General Elective Course 3
3. General Elective Course 4
4. General Elective Course 3
5. General Elective Course 3

Year 3

Course Description Units Notes
1. Philosophy Major Elective 300-400 Level 3
2. General Studies Scientific Methods: Lecture 3
3. General Studies Scientific Methods: Lab 1
4. General Elective Course 4
5. General Elective Course 3
6. General Elective Course 3
Course Description Units Notes
1. PHI 310W or PHI 348W 3
2. General Elective Course 4
3. General Elective Course 3
4. General Elective Course 3
5. General Elective Course 3

Year 4

Course Description Units Notes
1. Philosophy Major Elective 3
2. Philosophy Major Elective 300-400 Level 3
3. General Elective Course 3
4. General Elective Course 3
5. General Elective Course 3
Course Description Units Notes
1. PHI 414C Philosophy Seminar 3
2. General Elective Course 3
3. General Elective Course 3
4. General Elective Course 3

General Information

Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses. The use of Progression Plans does not constitute a contract with the University. Progression Plans are a planning tool to help you define a pathway towards degree completion.

The NAU academic catalog is the official, authoritative source for all academic requirements and policies. Any discrepancies in curricular requirements from other sources will default to the academic catalog as the official, authoritative source. For a full description of degree requirements and course descriptions, refer to the Academic Catalog (link at the top of the page).

Some courses may have prerequisites and/or require an appropriate placement score (i.e. Mathematics and English). If you do not have the prerequisite course(s) or placement, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.

If you are an NAU student, Jacks Planner (an interactive version of progression plans) may be available to you. To get to Jacks Planner, log into your Student Center in LOUIE and click on Jacks Planner.