2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, B.A.


To graduate with a major in philosophy, a student must have a grade point average of 2.00 in all philosophy courses. Students should consult the department chair for individual planning of the major program.

A major in Philosophy consists of eight courses, three of which must be numbered 300 or above, and must include:


Honors Track


To graduate with honors in philosophy, students must also:

  • complete at least six philosophy courses prior to senior year with at least a 3.75 GPA in all philosophy classes,
  • gain admission to the track through the department chair,
  • complete at least ten philosophy courses in all (9 for double-majors) with a grade of “B” or better in each course, including PHL-506  and PHL-507 
  • and, write and publicly defend a senior honors thesis.

Course Options for First-Year Students


If you are interested in exploring classes within this department, here are some possibilities to consider.

Entry Level Courses (with associated GER)