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. Students majoring in philosophy must meet the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 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 | 29-32 | |
| Total Credits | 114-120 | |
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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements.
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In addition to philosophy courses, a student may count up to two of the cognate courses toward completion of the philosophy major.