The major in philosophy requires 27 hours. These must include one course in Ancient Greek Philosophy (Group I), one course in Modern Philosophy (Group II); and one 300-level course from each of the following groups: Value Theory (Group III), Metaphysics and Epistemology (Group IV), and Electives (Group V). Only one of 220 and 221 (Logic and Symbolic Logic) may be counted towards the major.

No more than 6 hours of 100-level courses may be counted towards the major. No senior philosophy major may take a 100-level philosophy course. No more than 3 hours of independent study may be counted towards satisfaction of the major requirements, and at least 21 hours of the major must be completed at Wake Forest; exceptions require approval by the department chair.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses completed in philosophy at Wake Forest is required for graduation with the major. Students who plan to major in philosophy are strongly encouraged to complete their courses in ancient Greek philosophy and modern philosophy prior to their senior year.