Major

Philosophy

Required Courses for the Major in Philosophy

The major consists of a total of 33 credits to include:

Introductory course:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One course in religion and human nature:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One course in metaphysics and epistemology:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One course in ethics:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One course in social philosophy:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One seminar:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One thesis:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Electives:

Three electives, at least two of which must be the 300/400 level. One of these elective courses may be satisfied by:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
Total Credits
33
Course Sequencing

Philosophy Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for the Philosophy Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Code
Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
4
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
1
Sub-Total Credits
13