Philosophy Major and Minor

The undergraduate major and minor has a stellar record of preparing students for advanced study in a variety of professional schools and disciplines, in addition to philosophy, and careers ranging from the entertainment industry to nonprofits, private, and public service.

If you have questions about the Philosophy major (course selection, major/minor/double major requirements, graduation, career options, or anything else) or need a departmental signature on a form, we encourage you contact either the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the Academic Advisor.

Contact an Advisor

Schedule an Appointment in Nexus

Declare

Major/Minor

  1. Visit the CLAS Online Program Change website
  2. Log in with your NetID
  3. Follow the instructions to declare a major

Double Major

  1. Fill out a Double Major Declaration Form
  2. Obtain approvals from the major advisor of both programs of study; contact a Philosophy advisor for assistance
  3. Return completed form to CLAS Academic Services Center for a signature from the dean's designee

Plan of Study

Catalog Year 2020—2021 and Beyond

  1. Major Plan of Study (current)
  2. Minor Plan of Study (current)

Catalog Year 2016—2017 through 2019—2021

  1. Major Plan of Study (prior catalog)
  2. Minor Plan of Study (prior catalog)

Note on Catalog Years

The catalog from the year in which you declared your first major in CLAS contains guidelines you must follow for graduation. You may elect to switch to a later catalog. Please see the current CLAS catalog, the University catalog, and previous catalogs for reference.

Requirements

Related Courses

Related courses must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (listed above) prior to submission. Be sure to specify which courses you want to use to satisfy the Related Courses requirement when creating your Plan of Study (in the comments section).

CLAS General Education Requirements

All students within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete a set of core requirements set forth by the University and CLAS. These requirements can be found on the CLAS Academic Services Center page (see PDF at bottom of page). Note that only students under the 2019-2020 catalog year or later need to fulfill the Environmental Literacy Competency.

CLAS Academic Services Center

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is UConn's home of academic exploration, offering students unparalleled choice and flexibility. Advisors in the CLAS Academic Services Center help students, staff, and faculty navigate their options and find the resources they need to succeed at UConn. Visit CLAS Academic Services Center for further questions, information, or CLAS forms and petitions.

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