Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The following courses are required for a major in philosophy: nine hours in the Systematic Sequence, (selected from the areas of Logic & Language, Mind & Knowledge, Reality & God, and Ethics & Value; nine hours in the Historical Sequence (three hours of Ancient Philosophy, three hours of Medieval Philosophy, three hours of Modern Philosophy), and an Authors Seminar. These required courses are offered every year. The normal requirements in credit hours for a major in philosophy are 33 to 36 hours. Philosophy electives for the major are offered on a continuous and rotational basis.

Download the 2013-2014 Philosophy major Degree Program Course List (DPCL)

Download the 2012-2013 Philosophy major Degree Program Course List (DPCL)

Freshman Fall Spring
Semester Totals 15 15
Total 30
Major PHIL Systematic Sequence1 0 3
Foreign Language 3 3
Common Curriculum 12 9

 

Sophomore Fall Spring
Semester Totals 15 15
Total 30
Major PHIL Systematic Sequence1 3 0
Major PHIL Historical Sequence2 0 3
Adjunct/Electives 6 6
Common Curriculum 6 6

 

Junior Fall Spring
Semester Totals 15 15
Total 30
Major PHIL Historical Sequence2 3 3
Major PHIL Electives/PHIL Systematic Sequence1 3 3
Common Curriculum 6 6
Adjunct/Electives 3 3

 

Senior Fall Spring
Semester Totals 15 15
Total 30
Major PHIL Electives 6 3
Common Curriculum 3 0
Adjunct/Electives 6 12

 

Total Course Hours: 120

 

1 Systematic Sequence: choose nine hours from A206, A210, A215, and A220.

2 Historical Sequence: choose nine hours from A400, A405, A410, and contemporary.