UNDERGRADUATE ADVISEMENT
Philosophy Advisor
Ericka Christensen, the philosophy advisor, is the first point of contact for all philosophy majors and all students who are thinking about being a philosophy major. She can answer questions about the requirements of the major, transfer credit, sequencing of courses, and much more.
Stop by and see her!
Office: University Advisement Center, 5th floor of 25 Park Place
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:15 pm
Email: echristensen2@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-2178
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Eric Wilson email ewilson30@gsu.edu for an appointment.
Undergraduate Advisement FAQs
The qualifications for distinction are the following: a grade of B (or higher) in Phil 2500, an overall G.P.A of 3.5 or higher, and a G.P.A. in the major of 3.5 or higher. Note: Phil 2500 is not required for the major. It is only required for graduating with distinction.
Requirements for the major can be found here: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
To discuss additional questions about your path to graduation, contact your academic advisor, or contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Eric Wilson (ewilson30@gsu.edu)
Philosophy offers a three-course credit for appropriate off-campus internships. Internships must be planned and arranged in advance. For details, see here: https://philosophy.gsu.edu/internships/
Please complete this form:
https://cas.gsu.edu/undergraduate-course-petition/
Then send the form with a brief email to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Eric Wilson (ewilson30@gsu.edu).
Visit the Advisement Center and ask to speak with a transition advisor. New majors are also strongly encouraged to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Eric Wilson (ewilson30@gsu.edu).
Students who wish to minor in philosophy must take at least 15 hours in courses in philosophy, including at least 9 semester hours at the 3000 level or above. The specific course requirements for this minor can be found here.
Students who wish to minor in philosophy must take at least 15 hours in courses in philosophy, including at least 9 semester hours at the 3000 level or above. For more information see the catalog here.
The philosophy major is excellent preparation for law school. Students who want to focus their studies on law should consider the Philosophy major with a pre-Law concentration. To discuss whether pre-Law is right for you, please contact the Pre-Law Advisor, Dr. S.M. Love (slove13@gsu.edu).
For more information, please visit here.
The Director of Graduate Studies is Dr. Tim O’Keefe. You can contact him at tokeefe@gsu.edu or 404-413-6108.
Through PAWS, students can access their “Student Records” tab which opens a menu of options. Select “View Holds” and follow the prompts for how to resolve the hold. If no details are provided, contact the Registrar's office.
The Director of Undergraduate Studies in Philosophy is Dr. Eric Wilson. You can contact him at ewilson30@gsu.edu or 404-413-6117.
Contact Us
The Department of Philosophy
Office Hours (Available Remotely):
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Office Hours (In Person):
By appointment
Department Chair
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Director of Graduate Studies
Business Manager
Administrative Specialist
Administrative Coordinator, Staff Liaison to JBB Center for Ethics
Office/Delivery Address
Department of Philosophy
Georgia State University
25 Park Place, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address:
Department of Philosophy
Georgia State University
PO Box 3994
Atlanta, GA 30302-3984