Philosophy Major, (B.A.)

In conjunction with meeting the standards and requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the philosophy major consists of 30 credits. Students work out the details of their course of study in consultation with the chairperson who may modify the program in view of a student’s interest and objectives. Majors are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Link to College Core requirement.

Philosophy Major Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select two of the following courses:		6
PHIL 1101	Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1104	Logic
PHIL 1105	Ethics
Select five 2000-level PHIL courses *		15
Select three 3000-level PHIL courses **		9
Total Hours		30

Graduate Work

Additional Requirements for Graduate Work***

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PHIL 1104	Logic	3
or PHIL 1204	Symbolic Logic
PHIL 1105	Ethics	3
Select three of the following history of Philosophy courses:		9
PHIL 2020	Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 2025	Ancient Philosophy II
PHIL 2030	Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 2040	Modern Philosophy
PHIL 2500	Epistemology	3
PHIL 2950	Metaphysics	3
Total Hours		21

*

Note: With the permission of the chairperson a student may substitute one related 3 credit course from another discipline.

**

Note: Students must complete 6 credits at the PHIL 2000-level before taking any 3000-level courses.

***

Students who intend to do graduate work in philosophy are, in consultation with the Chair, directed to take 7 of the following 8 courses in addition to the 3 required 3000-level courses.

There is no separate major or minor in the department for students interested in applying to law school. Students should satisfy the requirements described for the relevant program and take a variety of courses. It should be noted that there are several courses that may be useful to pre-law students which are listed below, though these are not required. It should also be noted that the major is more beneficial than the minor and should be taken if possible, since this gives one a stronger foundation for entrance to law school. Students interested in the program should consult with the chair of the department for advice in selecting courses.

Recommended Pre-Law Courses 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PHIL 1104	Logic	3
or PHIL 1106	Logic for the LSAT
PHIL 1105	Ethics	3
PHIL 1204	Symbolic Logic	3
PHIL 2140	Political Philosophy	3
PHIL 2150	Philosophy of Law	3
PHIL 2055	Basics of Law Criminal & Torts	3