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MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY

The major in philosophy (reference number 745) requires a minimum of 30 semester hours and leads to a bachelor of arts degree. At least 18 hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minor or second major is required. Honors Introduction to Philosophy class and Honors enriched options are available to qualified students in all classes. An Honors Thesis is required in addition to the 30 hours for the regular major. Full details of the program may be obtained by contacting the philosophy undergraduate advisor.

The 30 hours must be distributed as follows:

  1. Introduction (3 hours)
    PHIL 120, Introduction to Philosophy
  2. Logic (3 hours)
    PHIL 115, Elementary Logic
  3. History of Philosophy (6 hours)
    PHIL 302, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, and
    PHIL 303, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
  4. Ethics (3 hours)
    PHIL 350, Ethical Theory
  5. Metaphysics and Epistemology (3 hours)
    PHIL 404, Metaphysics and Epistemology
  6. Electives (12 hours)

 

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