Philosophy Major Requirements
Major Program Requirements
Thirty-three semester credits of philosophy, including the following:
PHIL 113 Formal Logic
PHIL 151 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 202 Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 303 Modern Philosophy
PHIL 304 Contemporary Philosophy
PHIL 310 Metaphysics
PHIL 313 Epistemology
PHIL 324 Ethical Theory
PHIL 495 Philosophy Seminar
Other Program Requirements
1. A modern or classical second language through intermediate level.
2. A comprehensive examination at the end of the student’s senior year. The philosophy examination consists of written answers to questions selected from a previously disclosed list and later oral discussion of the written answers. Students who are writing an honors thesis are exempt from the
comprehensive examination.
Note: All degree students should review requirements for graduation as described in this catalog.
Philosophy Minor Requirements
Minor Program Requirements
Eighteen semester credits of philosophy, including:
PHIL 495 Philosophy Seminar
and at least one course from among the following:
PHIL 310 Metaphysics
PHIL 313 Epistemology
PHIL 324 Ethical Theory