The BA in Philosophy requires a minimum of 120 credits for degree completion.
Students must complete the curriculum listed below and must obtain a minimum grade of C in all philosophy courses. No more than 6 credits of independent study (PL 299, PL 399) may count toward completion of the major.
Please see footnotes for additional information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement 1 | 3-6 | |
| Philosophy Core Requirements | ||
| PL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PL 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PL 103 | Logical Reasoning | 3 |
| PL 242 | Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PL 243 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PL 401 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| 18 Credits in Philosophy or Cognate Courses | 18 | |
Cognate courses: 2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| The Age of Pericles | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Democratic Theory and Practice | ||
| Sociological Theory | ||
| Free Electives | 32 | |
| Total Credits | 117-120 | |
- 1
All CAS students must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Placement scores at the 201 level or higher demonstrate language competency and will place out of the language requirement.
- 2
In addition to philosophy courses, a student may count up to two of the cognate courses toward completion of the philosophy major.