Philosophy Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 36

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (18)

15-110Introduction to Philosophy

3

15-299Logic

3

15-301Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

3

15-330Ethics (Action and Values)

3

15-370Modern Philosophy

3

15-410Research in Philosophy

3

II. Electives (9)

15-225Philosophical Issues in Race and Gender

3

-OR

15-303Love, Hatred and Resentment

3

15-275Existentialism

3

-OR

15-385Contemporary European Philosophy

3

15-305Philosophy of God

3

-OR

15-396Metaphysics and Epistemology

3

III. Select three additional Philosophy electives. (9)

IV. The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by Philosophy majors by successful completion of 15-410 Research in Philosophy.

V. Majors are required to present their final paper, written to fulfill requirements for 15-410 Research in Philosophy, for discussion in a faculty/student seminar. In addition, majors must demonstrate awareness of contemporary social issues through various options determined in consultation with their advisors.