Degree Map
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
3+3 in LEAD-Philosophy (2026 - 2027)
Note
This page outlines the recommended sequence for students choosing to study Philosophy as the basis for their 3+3 degree with the University of Kansas School of Law. Students must earn 91 hours before transferring to KU and may need additional electives to reach 91 hours. LAS Competencies may be met with approved elective, general education, or major courses.
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101: College English I 010 | 3 | ENGL 102: College English II 010 | 3 | Study for LSAT | |
| MATH Pathway General Education | 3 | COMM 111: Public Speaking 020 | 3 | ||
| PHIL 125: Introductory Logic 030 | 3 | PHIL 175: Introduction to Ethics | 3 | ||
| General Education Social and Behavioral Science Course (Civic Responsibility) 050 | 3 | Introductory World Language | 3 | ||
| General Education First Year Seminar 070 | 3 | PHIL History elective | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 1st year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL History Elective | 3 | PHIL World Elective | 3 | Take LSAT | |
| General Education Natural Science with Lab (Scientific Reasoning) 040 | 4 | Beginning World Language II | 3 | ||
| Beginning World Language I | 3 | General Education Social and Behavioral Science 050 | 3 | ||
| LAS Competency Course (Cultural Literacy) | 3 | General Education Arts and Humanities Course 060 | 3 | ||
| Open Elective | 1 | LAS Competency Course (Oral Communication) | 3 | ||
| LASI 150J: Career Paths in the Legal Profession | 1 | ||||
| Fall Total Hours | 14 | Spring Total Hours | 16 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL History Elective | 3 | PHIL 395: Philosophy Capstone | 3 | Retake LSAT if needed | |
| PHIL Elective | 3 | PHIL Elective | 3 | ||
| Intermediate World Language 060 | 3 | PHIL Elective | 3 | ||
| LAS Competency Course (Written Communication) | 3 | LAS Competency Course (Technological Literacy) | 3 | ||
| LAS Competency Course (Quantitative Literacy) | 3 | LAS Competency Course (Textual Analysis) | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| KU Law School Courses | 15 | KU Law School Courses | 15 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 4th year: 30
Hours needed to complete the degree: 120
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
- 010 English
- 020 Communications
- 030 Math/Statistics
- 040 Natural and Physical Science
- 050 Social and Behavioral Science
- 060 Arts and Humanities
- 070 Institutionally Designated