B.A. Mathematics – Philosophy Major Requirements

Students admitted to the major prior to WIN 2026

This information is for major planning only. For degree requirements, refer to your Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS). 

Core (27-35 credits) 

  • Complete one of the following set of courses:
    MATH 124 (5cr) – Calculus I
    MATH 125 (5cr) – Calculus II
    MATH 126 (5cr) – Calculus III
    MATH 207 (4cr) – Diff. Equations
    MATH 208 (4cr) – Matrix Algebra
                            OR 
    MATH 134 (5cr) – Honors Calculus
    MATH 135 (5cr)– Honors Calculus
    MATH 136 (5cr) – Honors Calculus
     
  • Complete the following courses:
    MATH 300 (4cr) – Mathematical Reasoning
    MATH 327 (4cr) – Real Analysis
    MATH 424 (4cr) – Concepts of Analysis

Advanced Math (20-24 credits) - Refer to the list of course restrictions below.

  • 3-4 MATH courses at the 300 or 400-level; 4 MATH courses at the 300 or 400-level if using MATH 424 for MATH sequence requirement.
  • Advanced two-quarter MATH sequence at the 400-level.

Philosophy Courses (20 credits)

  • PHIL 120 (5cr) – Introduction to Logic
  • One of the following: 
    PHIL 100 (5cr) – Intro to Philosophy
    PHIL 160 (5cr) – Perspectives on Sci & Reality
    PHIL 240 (5cr) – Intro to Ethics
  • 300-level PHIL elective (5 cr)
  • 400-level PHIL elective (5 cr)
     
Course restrictions and minimum major requirements:
  1. Advanced Math electives exclude MATH 300, 397, 398, 399, 407, 408, 409, 411, 412, 444, 445, 497, 498, 499, CR/NC, independent study, research, seminars, internships.
  2. No more than two special topic MATH courses numbered 380 or 480.
  3. Minimum 2.0 numerical grade in all courses presented to satisfy major requirements. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all major courses at the University, including course repeats.
  4. Minimum 18 credits of graded mathematics courses numbered 300 or higher taken in residence at UW Seattle.

Satisfactory Progress (Continuation) Policy

To maintain good academic standing within the Department of Mathematics, students must maintain a minimum major GPA of 2.0, including repeated courses, and earn a numerical grade of a 2.0 or higher in all courses that could be applied towards the Math major requirements. Courses completed with a S/NS grade cannot be used towards major requirements and thus violate this policy. Students must also complete at least one course towards the major requirements each quarter they enroll, with the exception of summer quarter. 

To see the complete Department of Mathematics Satisfactory Progress (Continuation) Policy, go to math.washington.edu/satisfactory-progress-continuation-and-honesty-policy#continuation .

Advising Recommendation

No more than two MATH courses per quarter.

Math Student Guide: math.washington.edu/math-student-guide

  • Course Offerings and Planning
  • CPT – Curricular Practical Training
  • Departmental Honors & Senior Thesis
  • Graduation Application
  • Research Opportunities
  • Satisfactory Progress (Continuation) Policy
  • Special Offerings (Special Topics)
  • Transfer Credit Evaluations
  • Washington Directed Reading Program (WDRP)
  • Washington Experimental Mathematics Lab (WXML)
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