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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, BA


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A Bachelor of Arts with a major in philosophy involves the study of the history of Western and non-Western philosophy and religion. Our course work will provide you not only insight into the world’s cultural heritage, but also into every other field of study in the sciences and humanities.


Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in philosophy.

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academics  section of this catalog and the College of Science  requirements.

Other course requirements


None.

Minor


Optional.

Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
PSCI 2305 - US Political Behavior and Policy  3 hours  PSCI 2306 - US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions    3 hours  
Communication core  3 hours Communication core    3 hours
Mathematics core  3 hours Creative Arts core    3 hours
CLASS Foreign Language-elementary    3 hours CLASS Foreign Language-elementary  3 hours
PHIL selection-Introductory Level 3 hours PHIL selection-Logic   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865   3 hours   HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865   3 hours  
PHIL 3310 - Ancient Greek Philosophy   3 hours   PHIL 3330 - Modern European Philosophy   3 hours  
Life and Physical Sciences core  3 hours Life and Physical Sciences core    3 hours
CLASS Foreign Language-intermediate  3 hours CLASS Foreign Language-intermediate   3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
Social and Behavioral Science core  3 hours Language, Philosophy and Culture core  3 hours 
PHIL selection-Foundations of Thought 3 hours PHIL selection-Environmental Theory 3 hours 
PHIL selection-Social Impacts 3 hours PHIL selection-Science and Technology 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective-advanced   3 hours
Elective-advanced 3 hours Elective-advanced   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
Component Area Option A core    3 hours PHIL 4970 - Philosophy Capstone   3 hours  
CLASS Distribution-Communication and Digital Skills    3 hours Component Area Option B core    3 hours
PHIL elective-advanced 3 hours CLASS Distribution-Cultural Diversity and Global Issues    3 hours
PHIL elective-advanced 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

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