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
3.00

One course in religion and human nature:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

One course in metaphysics and epistemology:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

One course in ethics:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

One course in social philosophy:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

One seminar:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

One thesis:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.00

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
9.00
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
6.00
Sub-Total Credits
14.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
4.00
Sub-Total Credits
16.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
4.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
16.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
9.00
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
9.00
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
9.00
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
9.00
1.00
Sub-Total Credits
13.00