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Dec 28, 2024
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Philosophy, BA Major in
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Among the courses offered for the major in philosophy, PHI 141 and 143 are designated as courses that will help students develop competency in oral communication.
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Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 124
At least 18 of the 30 hours must be 100-level courses. A grade of C- or better is required for each course in the major requirements. Note: No more than 3 credits from 1-credit PHI courses will count toward satisfying Philosophy major requirements.
Major Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 30
1. At least 3 Semester Hours Selected from the Following:
2. At least 3 Semester Hours Selected from the Following:
3. The following courses - Semester Hours: 9
4. At Least 3 Semester Hours Selected from the Following:
5. At Least 3 Semester Hours Selected from the Following:
6. Additional 9 Semester Hours in Any Philosophy Courses
with at least three of those hours at the 100 level
Note: Philosophy majors may use no more than three 1-credit courses to satisfy the minimum 30-credit major requirement of the philosophy major.
Philosophy Concentrations
It is possible to build a concentration in an area within the BA in consultation with an adviser. Some possible areas of concentration are contemporary philosophy, history of philosophy, ethics, philosophy and religion, philosophy and law, philosophy and science. Every student who is interested in either a major or minor in philosophy should consult with a department adviser about the program of study. Students who take PHI 183 or 184 in partial satisfaction of a philosophy major or minor may take it on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. It is also possible to build a concentration in an area within the BA in consultation with an adviser. Some possible areas of concentration are contemporary philosophy, history of philosophy, ethics, philosophy and religion, philosophy and law, philosophy and science. Every student who is interested in either a major or minor in philosophy should consult with a department advisor about the program of study.
Focus Toward Prelaw Studies
A student may major or minor in philosophy with a focus toward prelaw studies. Those considering law school might also consider the Philosophy of Law minor . The department urges interested students to meet with a departmental adviser early in their undergraduate careers.
Courses include: Focus on Applied Ethics
A student may major or minor in philosophy with a focus on applied ethics. The department urges interested students to meet with the relevant adviser early in their undergraduate careers.
Courses include: Focus on Science
A student may major or minor in philosophy with a focus on science. The department urges interested students to meet with the relevant adviser early in their undergraduate careers.
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