Department of Philosophy

Requirements for Philosophy Major

Degree of Bachelor of Arts

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements (60 credits), Philosophy majors must complete the following courses:

1. Any student desiring to major in philosophy should apply to the chairperson of the Philosophy Department who will assign an advisor to supervise the rest of the program.
2. Of the 36 credits in philosophy (including the core introductory courses, Pl100- 101) required of students majoring in philosophy, up to 9 credits may be taken in other departments and/or other colleges, in courses approved by the student’s philosophy advisor.
3. Philosophy majors should have a broad range of philosophical topics at their command. Therefore, They are required to take two courses in the history of philosophy. It is strongly recommended that they also take a course in logic. For the rest, they should divide their program equitably among courses concerning individual philosophers and those in particular philosophical areas or themes. 
4. The advisor may approve the substitution of a philosophy elective for the second half of the introductory course.

Requirements for Philosophy Minor

1. Any student desiring to minor in philosophy should apply to the chairperson of the Philosophy Department who will assign an advisor to supervise the rest of the minor program. 
2. Minors require 18 credits in philosophy, including the introductory courses. The remaining 12 credits should represent a range of courses in history of philosophy, individual philosophers, and philosophical themes or areas, as is expected of the majors. This can be best achieved by adequate consultation with a departmental advisor. 
3. The advisor may approve the substitution of a philosophy elective for the second half of the introductory course.