Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy
Program Specific Requirements
The Philosophy Major requires 30 semester hours of course work in Philosophy. All majors are required to take:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHIL 2303 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or PHIL 2352 | Introduction to Contemporary Logic | |
| PHIL 3364 | Ancient & Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3365 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| 21 hours of PHIL electives | 21 | |
| Approved Minor (6 of which must be advanced) | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
It is suggested that students visit with their advisors in choosing a minor.
As of Fall 2009, only grades of C or above in Philosophy Program courses (those with the prefix PHIL) will count toward the major in Philosophy.
Note: In addition to advanced PHIL hours, students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42-advanced-hour requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language first two courses | 8 | |
| Foreign Language second two courses | 6 | |
| Three additional hours of Fine Arts credit (PHIL 3366 recommended) | 3 | |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy 2 | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Contemporary Moral Issues 3 | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| PHIL 2303 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or PHIL 2352 | Introduction to Contemporary Logic | |
| PHIL 3364 | Ancient & Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3365 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| Major | ||
| Philosophy electives | 12 | |
| Minor (required) | 18 | |
| Electives (PSYC 1301, World History, and World Literature recommended) | 25 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | MATH 1332 is recommended |
| 2 | PHIL 1301 satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and 3 hours toward the major. |
| 3 | PHIL 2306 satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and 3 hours toward the major. |
| 4 | PHIL 2303 satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and 3 hours toward the major. |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | HIST 13023 | 3 |
| HIST 13013 | 3 | PHIL 23036 | 3 |
| PHIL 13014 | 3 | PHIL 23067 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area V | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| PHIL 3364 | 3 | Minor | 3 |
| WOLC 14118 | 4 | PHIL 3365 | 3 |
| WOLC 14128 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | Minor | 6 |
| PHIL Elective | 3 | PHIL Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 3366 | 3 | WOLC 23118 | 3 |
| WOLC 23128 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Electives | 9 | Electives | 10 |
| Minor: Advanced course | 3 | Minor: Advanced course | 3 |
| PHIL Elective | 3 | PHIL Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | MATH 1332 is recommended |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications). |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 4 | PHIL 1301 satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and 3 hours toward the major. |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
| 6 | PHIL 2303 satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and 3 hours toward the major. |
| 7 | PHIL 2306 satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) and 3 hours toward the major. |
| 8 | Four courses required in one language. |
