Major and Minor (Fall 2021-Spring 2025)

This page provides an overview of the requirements for the PHIL major and minor that were in effect between Fall 2021 and Spring 2025. For information about program requirements prior to Fall 2021, please contact the Department.

Major Curriculum 

Total Requirements: 33 credits

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy (3)

PHIL 111 Introduction to Logic (3)

ONE Course in the History of Philosophy

    Choose From:

  • PHIL 300 Ancient Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 301 Modern Philosophy (3) 

ONE Course in Value Theory 

    Choose From: 

  • PHIL 359 Social and Political Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 377 Philosophy of Law (3)
  • PHIL 420 Applied Ethics: (subtitle) (3)
  • PHIL 430 Ethical Theory (3) 

ONE Course in Core Area

    Choose From: 

  • PHIL 350 Phenomenology and Existentialism (3)
  • PHIL 357 Philosophy of Mind (3)
  • PHIL 362 Philosophy of Science (3)
  • PHIL 375 Philosophy of Language (3)
  • PHIL 440 Theory of Knowledge (3)
  • PHIL 445 Metaphysics (3) 

ONE Course in Alternative Voices Area

    Choose From: 

  • PHIL 202 World Religions & Contemporary Issues (3)
  • PHIL 204 Feminist Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 208 Philosophy of Race (3)
  • PHIL 215 Eastern Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 315 Chinese Philosophy (3)

Capstone

      PHIL 497 Seminar: (subtitle) (3) 

Electives

      12 credits total; 4 additional PHIL courses, no more than 1 of which is at the 100 level and at least 2 of which must be at the 300/400 level 

 

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Minor Curriculum

Total Requirements: 18 credits total.

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy (3)

Research Intensive Course: Any course at or above PHIL 450 (3)

Electives in Philosophy (12 credits)

      4 courses, at least two at or above the 300 level, no more than one at the 100-level.