Philosophy Major, B.A.; B.S.

B.A. degree or B.S. degree

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Program Requirements

Required Courses (18 hours)

PHL 100	Introduction to Philosophy	3(3-0)
PHL 140	Introduction to Symbolic Logic	3(3-0)
PHL 200	History of Philosophy: Classical Period	3(3-0)
PHL 218	Ethical Theories	3(3-0)
PHL 302	History of Philosophy: Modern Period	3(3-0)
PHL 490WI	Senior Seminar in Philosophy	3(3-0)

Required Courses II (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

PHL 320	Theory of Knowledge	3(3-0)
PHL 404	Twentieth Century Philosophy	3(3-0)

Electives (12 hours)

A total of at least 12 additional hours in PHL is required. At least 6 hours must be chosen from the following:

PHL 225/PSY 225	Foundations of Cognitive Science	3(3-0)
PHL 320	Theory of Knowledge	3(3-0)
PHL 325	Philosophy of Mind	3(3-0)
PHL 340	Advanced Symbolic Logic	3(3-0)
PHL 390	Philosophy of Science	3(3-0)
PHL 403	History of Philosophy: Nineteenth Century	3(3-0)
PHL 404	Twentieth Century Philosophy	3(3-0)
PHL 405	Major Philosophers	3(3-0)
PHL 410	Philosophy of Law	3(3-0)
PHL 418	Advanced Moral Philosophy	3(3-0)
PHL 421	Philosophy of Language	3(3-0)
PHL 422	Political and Social Philosophy	3(3-0)
PHL 426	Feminist Theory	3(3-0)
PHL 480	Philosophy of the Arts	3(3-0)

Note: PHL 320 or PHL 404 may be used as an elective if not taken as Required Course II.

Philosophy majors are encouraged to consult with their advisors in selecting their electives. Philosophy majors planning to go to graduate school in philosophy are encouraged to take PHL 340.

Total: 33 semester hours

Philosophy courses taken on a Credit/No Credit basis may not be applied toward a philosophy major.