B.A. in Philosophy
Degree Requirements
| College Core Requirements | 43 credits* | |
| Philosophy Major | 30 credits | |
| PHIL 110 Introduction to Ethics | (3 credits) | |
| One class from Group A: Philosophical Fundamentals (PHIL 241-345) |
(3 credits) | |
| One class from Group B: Problems in Philosophy (PHIL 346-399) |
(3 credits) | |
| One class from Group C: History of Philosophy (PHIL 400-470) |
(3 credits) | |
| Five additional courses in Philosophy | (15 credits) | |
| PHIL 490 Senior Seminar | (3 credits) | |
| Open Electives | 47 credits | |
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
*Six core credits in Philosophy satisfied with Major requirements.
The philosophy major’s program must be carefully conceived in consultation with a departmental faculty advisor.
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students with an interest in Philosophy and Religious Studies may also pursue both, within the Interdisciplinary Studies major. This requires 15 credits from philosophy and 15 credits from religious studies. Programs can be designed to focus on special interests, such as applied ethics. Contact the Department Chair for more information. All majors must attain a minimum of a C in all Philosophy and Religious Studies courses. No exceptions will be made.
Sample Program
B.A. in Philosophy
Year 1
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
| PHIL 110 Introduction to Ethics | 3 credits |
| Core Courses | 9 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 2
| PHIL XXX Philosophical Fundamentals (241-345) | 3 credits |
| PHIL 3XX Problems in Philosophy (346-399) | 3 credits |
| PHIL 4XX History of Philosophy (400-470) | 3 credits |
| Core Courses | 12 credits |
| Open Electives | 9 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 3
| PHIL XXX Philosophical Fundamentals (241-345) | 3 credits |
| PHIL 3XX Problems in Philosophy (346-399) | 3 credits |
| PHIL 4XX History of Philosophy (400-470) | 3 credits |
| Core Courses | 6 credits |
| Open Electives | 15 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 4
| PHIL XXX Philosophy Elective | 3 credits |
| PHIL XXX Philosophy Elective | 3 credits |
| PHIL 490 Senior Seminar | 3 credits |
| Core Course | 3 credits |
| Open Electives | 17 credits |
| TOTAL | 29 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation – 120