Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Apply for Admission
Please review the first-year and transfer apply pages for important information about application requirements, deadlines, and application status check.
Financing Your Education
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Financial Aid Deadlines & Application Process
Scholarships for First-Year & Transfer Students
Deadlines and Cost
Early action deadline: November 1; Regular Decision Deadline: June 15
Financing Your Education
Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. Click below to learn more about financial aid opportunities and deadlines.
Financial Aid Deadlines & Application Process
Scholarships for First-Year & Transfer Students
For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.
Curriculum
Required Courses (12 Credits)
Take the four courses listed below.
- PHIL 211 - Ancient Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
- PHIL 212 - Modern Philosophy 3 Credit(s
- PHIL 150 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
or - PHIL 250 - Formal Logic 3 Credit(s)
- PHIL 475 - Philosophy Capstone 3 Credit(s)
Electives (18 Credits)
Take six additional philosophy courses. At least five courses must be at the 300-level or higher.
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
Graduation Criteria
Degree Requirements
If this is the student's only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information:
College of Liberal Arts Requirements for Bachelor of Arts
Major Requirements
Complete 30 credits from ten courses, including four required courses and six electives.
Residency: At least six courses for the major must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course level: No more than two 100-level courses may be applied toward the major.
Pass/fail: Only one course taken pass/fail may count toward the major.
At least five philosophy courses in the major must be at the 300-level or higher.
Only one Independent Study (Phil 478 or 479) can count toward satisfying the requirements of the major, including the requirement that 5 courses must be taken at the 300-level or higher.
Contact
Department Chair: Professor Yumiko Inuka
Office Manager: Vendela Carlson
Location: Wheatley Hall, Floor: 05, Room: 00017
Phone: 617.287.6530
Fax: 617.287.6544
Mailing address:
Philosophy Department
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
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