Degree Requirements

Catalog:  Fall Semester 2009

Philosophy - B.A. Degree in Philosophy (36 Credits)
 Department: Philosophy

 Requirements (16 Credits)

PHIL 300 History of Ethics (3)
PHIL 303 Classical Philosophy (3)
PHIL 305 Modern Philosophy: 17th Century (3)
PHIL 306 Modern Philosophy: 18th Century (3)
PHIL 340 Symbolic Logic (3)
PHIL 498 Senior Project (1)

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

 Students must take one course from a grouping of courses with a historical emphasis (PHIL 304, 307, 309, 355, 490, and 492) and will need departmental approval for application of PHIL 490 and/or 492 to this category. Students must also take PHIL 407 or 408.

PHIL 304 Medieval Philosophy (3) or
PHIL 307 19th Century Philosophy (3) or
PHIL 309 Continental Philosophy (3) or
PHIL 355 Existentialism (3) or
PHIL 490 Topics in Philosophy (1-4) or
PHIL 492 Major Philosophers (1-3) and
PHIL 407 Theory of Knowledge (3) or
PHIL 408 Metaphysics (3)

Electives (14 Credits)

 Students will need to earn at least fourteen credits of electives in philosophy, eight of which must be at the 300 level or above.


 Recommended (0 Credits)

 There is no language requirement for the major in philosophy; however, students planning to do graduate work in philosophy should carefully consider the desirability of intensive work in one or more languages. German, French or Greek are typically most relevant to graduate work. Early consultation with a faculty advisor is recommended.

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