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 (312-340)
* One 200 or 300-level systematic (201-226, 365-390)
* One 300-level systematic (365-390)
* One elective
* Philosophy 395

If the philosophy major is a single major, a four-course cognate from a different department is required.

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 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. Students who wish to present one course toward the core requirement in philosophy should take 153. Those who wish to present two courses should take 153 and 171, 173, or any intermediate or advanced level course (excluding interim courses); or, for those in teacher education, 153 and 209 or Education 304.