Major and Minor in Philosophy

The program leading to the B.A. in philosophy is designed to give students a broad background in philosophy, while allowing them to select particular courses suited to their particular needs and interests.

To earn a B.A. in philosophy a student must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in philosophy. The student must also take upper-division courses in Logic and Ethics as well as several from a general core, including Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, and Philosophy of Language.

 

The Major Requirements

The major program requires the following courses:

PHIL 101G, The Art of Wondering   OR   PHIL 201, Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 312, Formal Logic

PHIL 341, Ancient Philosophy   OR   PHIL 344, Modern Philosophy

Three credits in ethics from the following:

PHIL 320, Social and Political Philosophy;

PHIL 373, Ethical Theory;

PHIL 376, Philosophy of Law

Six credits from the following core:

PHIL 315, Philosophy of Language;

PHIL 346, Philosophy of Mind;

PHIL 350, Epistemology;

PHIL 351, Philosophy of Science;

PHIL 380, Metaphysics

At lease 12 additional credits in philosophy, 6 of which are in courses numbered 300 or above.

Electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.

 

The Minor Requirements

PHIL 101, The Art of Wondering   OR   PHIL 201, Introduction of Philosophy

PHIL 220, Individual Conduct & Society, PHIL 223, Ethics   OR   PHIL 373 Ethical Theory

PHIL 211, Informal Logic   OR   PHIL 312, Formal Logic       

Nine additional credits at the 300 level or above.