Philosophy / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 36

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (18)

15-110	Introduction to Philosophy	3
15-299	Logic	3
15-301	Ancient and Medieval Philosophy	3
15-330	Ethics	3
15-370	Modern Philosophy	3
15-410	Philosophy Capstone	3

II. Electives (9)

15-225	Philosophical Issues in Race and Gender	3
-	OR
15-303	Love, Hatred and Resentment	3
15-275	Existentialism	3
-	OR
15-385	Contemporary European Philosophy	3
15-305	Philosophy of God	3
-	OR
15-396	Metaphysics and Epistemology	3

III. Select three additional Philosophy electives. (9)

IV. The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by Philosophy majors by successful completion of 15-410 Philosophy Capstone.

V. Oral Defense

Majors are required to present their final paper, written to fulfill requirements for 15-410 Philosophy 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.