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.
| Freshman | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | PHIL Systematic Sequence1 | 0 | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | 3 | |
| Common Curriculum | 12 | 9 | |
| Semester Totals | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 30 | ||
| Sophomore | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | PHIL Systematic Sequence1 | 3 | 0 |
| Major | PHIL Historical Sequence2 | 0 | 3 |
| Adjunct/Electives | 6 | 6 | |
| Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
| Semester Totals | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 30 | ||
| Junior | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | PHIL Historical Sequence2 | 3 | 3 |
| Major | PHIL Electives/PHIL Systematic Sequence1 | 3 | 3 |
| Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
| Adjunct/Electives | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Totals | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 30 | ||
| Senior | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | PHIL Electives | 6 | 3 |
| Common Curriculum | 3 | 0 | |
| Adjunct/Electives | 6 | 12 | |
| Semester Totals | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 30 | ||
| Total Course Hours: | 120 |
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1 Systematic Sequence: choose nine hours from A206, A210, A215, and A220.
2 Historical Sequence: choose nine hours from A400, A405, A410, and contemporary.