The combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program in Philosophy is designed to enable academically strong students to receive the BA in philosophy after four years and the MA one year later (sample program of study). Thirty (30) semester hours in philosophy are required for the undergraduate major. In addition, thirty (30) semester hours in philosophy are required for the major at the master's level. Twelve (12) 5000-level credit hours may be dually counted toward both the BA and the MA degree.