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 Arts and Sciences  requirements.

Major requirements

The major requires completion of 30 hours in philosophy including:

• PHIL 2050 - Introduction to Logic

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• PHIL 3300 - Symbolic Logic

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• PHIL 3310 - Ancient Philosophy
• PHIL 3330 - Modern Philosophy

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• PHIL 4400 - Metaphysics

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• PHIL 4100 - Epistemology

• or

• PHIL 3600 - Philosophy of Religion

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• PHIL 3400 - Ethical Theory

• or

• PHIL 3120 - Social and Political Philosophy

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• PHIL 3450 - Philosophy of Science and Technology

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• PHIL 4750 - Philosophy and Public Policy

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• PHIL 4700 - Environmental Ethics

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• PHIL 4450 - Philosophy of Ecology

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• PHIL 4970 - Capstone Seminar
• 6 additional hours of philosophy advanced courses.

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 Arts and Sciences.