Philosophy of Law / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 36

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (21)

15-110Introduction to Philosophy

3

15-190Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

15-301Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

3

15-310Philosophy of Law

3

15-330Ethics (Action and Values)

3

15-370Modern Philosophy

3

15-411Philosophy of Law Capstone

3

II. Choose three Philosophy electives. (9)

15-225Philosophical Issues in Race and Gender

3

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OR

15-385Contemporary European Philosophy

3

15-305Philosophy of God

3

-
OR

15-396Metaphysics and Epistemology

3

15-350Political Philosophy

3

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OR

15-355Philosophy of Rights

3

III. Choose two additional Philosophy electives. (6)

IV. The advanced writing requirement for Philosophy of Law majors is fulfilled by the successful completion of 15-411 Philosophy of Law Capstone.

V. Oral Defense

Majors are required to present their final paper, written to fulfill requirements for 15-411 Philosophy of Law Capstone, for oral defense to a capstone committee.  At a minimum, this committee must include all full-time and half-time Philosophy faculty.  Other faculty may, at the student's discretion, be invited to serve as additional committee members.