The Philosophy Major

Course Descriptions [from catalogue]

Philosophy Major Requirements

PHILOSOPHY MAJOR

* Philosophy 153
* Philosophy 171 or 173
* Philosophy 251
* Philosophy 252
* Philosophy 340 or 341
* One 300-level historical course (312-336)
* One 200 or 300-level systematic (201-226, 365-390)
* One 300-level systematic (365-390)
* One elective
* Philosophy 395 (Double majors are not required to take Philosophy 395)

PHILOSOPHY MINOR

* Philosophy 153
* Philosophy 171 or 173
* Philosophy 251
* Philosophy 252
* Two electives

HONORS

Students wishing to graduate with honors in philosophy must complete six honors courses overall, including two philosophy honors courses with a grade of B or higher, at least one at the 300-level. They must also achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a minimum GPA in the philosophy major of 3.0, and they must successfully submit and present an Honors Paper.