Philosophy
- Degree Requirements
1. Major in Philosophy
Students majoring in philosophy must complete at least
thirty-six (36) credit hours in philosophy. At least twentyfour
(24) of these credit hours must be above the 1000
level, and of these twenty four credit hours, at least twelve
(12) credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
2. Major in Philosophy: Pre-Law
Students majoring in philosophy and taking the pre-law
option must complete all the requirements for a major in
philosophy. It is recommended that they take the following
courses:
- PHI 1200.0 Critical Thinking
- PHI 2302.0 Ethics
- PHI 2332.1(.2) Ethics and the Law
- PHI 2333.1(.2) Philosophy of
Law
3. Double Major
A student may major in philosophy and another subject. The student
normally completes thirty-six (36) credit hours in philosophy and
should consult the undergraduate advisor.
4. Honors Program
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in
philosophy, a student must: (a) meet the general
requirements of the Faculty of Arts set out in regulations 8-
14, Section 3 of the Academic Calendar; and (b) complete sixty (60)
credit hours in philosophy, no more than twelve (12) credit
hours at the 1000 level and a minimum of twenty-four (24)
credit hours at or above the 3000 and 4000 level credits. Typically, an honors
graduate will have completed twelve (12) credit hours in
1000-level credits, twenty-four (24) credit hours in 2000-
level credits, and twenty-four (24) credit hours in 3000-level
credits. Eligible students have the option of completing an
Honors Thesis (PHI 4599.0). The Chairperson or the
Undergraduate Advisor will assist the student in selecting these
courses.
5. Double Honors
Double Honors in Philosophy and Physics:
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in philosophy
and physics or a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in physics
and philosophy must complete a minimum of forty-two (42)
credit hours of courses in each discipline. Philosophy course
recommendations include nine (9) credit hours in core
courses (PHIL 1255.1(.2)/PHYS 1255.1(.2), PHIL 23 18.1(.2),
PHIL 3448.1(.2), or PHIL 4515.1(.2)/PHYS 4515.1(.2)
[counting as nine (9) hours from PHIL and three (3) hours
from PHYS], twelve (12) credit hours in history of
philosophy, twelve (12) credit hours in contemporary
philosophy, and nine (9) additional credit hours. It is
recommended that Bachelor of Arts (Honors) students also
complete the honors thesis, PHIL 4599.0, while Bachelor of
Science (honors) students are required to complete PHYS
4500.0. Please consult the Astronomy and Physics Calendar
entry for detailed four-year plans for each of these combined
degree options. Students are also encouraged to consult each
department's undergraduate advisor for further details.
6. Minor in Philosophy
A minor in philosophy requires a minimum of twenty-four
(24) credit hours, at least twelve (12) credit hours of which
must be above the 1000 level.
|
