Professor Jill Dieterle, the Philosophy Program Chair, advises all philosophy majors and minors. The Program Chair also advises all Honors majors in philosophy. The College of Arts and Sciences provides general education advising for all students who are majors in the College. For general education advising, please contact either Professor Chris Foreman, General Education Director, (734) 487-0439 or the Academic Advisor Center, (734) 487-6908.

EMU's new general education program Education for Participation in the Global Community, became effective in fall 2007. Fewer required credits, more flexibility in scheduling, academic credit for extracurricular experiences, and an easier transfer experience are a few of the benefits Eastern Michigan University students can expect from general education reform. The Philosophy Program and the College of Arts and Sciences will work to ensure that students experience a smooth transition between the old and new requirements.

The new program will require EMU students to take 40 hours of credits rather than the current 50 hours required (48 general education credits and a 2-credit requirement in health and wellness).

The new curriculum is outcome-based and focuses on five areas. Under the new program, the largest number of credits — 25 — must cover knowledge of the following disciplines: natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Other credits are required to demonstrate effective communication (6), quantitative reasoning (3) and perspectives on a diverse world (6).