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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy Major Requirements | ||
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Select five 2000-level PHIL courses * | 15 | |
| Select three 3000-level PHIL courses ** | 9 | |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Additional Requirements for Graduate Work *** | ||
| PHIL 1104 | Logic | 3 |
| or PHIL 1204 | Symbolic Logic | |
| PHIL 1105 | Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL 2250 | ||
| Select three of the following history of Philosophy courses: | 9 | |
| Ancient Philosophy | ||
| Ancient Philosophy II | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Modern Philosophy | ||
PHIL 2045 | ||
PHIL 2050 | ||
| PHIL 2500 | Epistemology | 3 |
| PHIL 2950 | Metaphysics | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
- *
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1104 | Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 1105 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 1204 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 2140 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 2150 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| PHIL 2250 | 3 |
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