Requirements for a Major in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts
The requirements for a major in Philosophy consist of a minimum of 34 semester hours in philosophy, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 251 | History of Western Philsophy: Ancient | 3 |
| or PHIL 255 | Ancient Art of Happiness | |
| PHIL 252 | Modern & Postmodern Philosophy | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 450 | Internship in Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 401 | Philosophy Capstone | 1 |
| Select three additional PHIL courses at 300 or 400-level | 9 | |
| Select four additional PHIL courses | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
The internship in philosophy allows students to explore application of the major to a career field. Philosophy Capstone requires students to explore and develop their own philosophy. Double majors may apply up to two courses from another department to the major in philosophy upon approval of the chair of the department of philosophy. These courses should support or complement a student’s interests within philosophy. Double majors and students who have a minor in education may petition for exemption from the philosophy internship. Students who have not earned at least a 2.25 cumulative GPA, who do not qualify for admission to an internship, must take a directed field studies in philosophy.