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Philosophy Major
Students enrolled in the Philosophy program explore the historical trajectory of philosophical thought and its current applications in many professional and academic fields. Philosophy is a critical and reflective discipline, the study of which strengthens students' evaluative and moral reasoning skills and prepares students to succeed in future endeavors such as law school, seminary, medicine, business, computer science, and education. Students may earn a major or minor in Philosophy.
| Bachelor of Arts Degree | |
| CIP 38.0101 | |
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| University Studies Requirements | 44-47 hours |
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| Required Courses | 19 hours |
| PHI 099 Transitions | |
| PHI 201 Introduction to Philosophy* | |
| PHI 202 Ethics* | |
| PHI 203 Symbolic Logic | |
| PHI 304 History of Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval | |
| PHI 305 History of Philosophy II: Modern/19th Century | |
| PHI 498 Major Figures | |
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| Philosophy Electives | 18 hours |
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| PHI 103 Critical Thinking | |
| PHI 307 Epistemology | |
| PHI 308 Metaphysics | |
| PHI 310 American Philosophy | |
| PHI 315 Social and Political Philosophy | |
| PHI 321 Philosophy of Religion | |
| PHI 322 Philosophy of History | |
| PHI 325 Philosophy of Art | |
| PHI 330 Medical Ethics | |
| PHI 340 Special Topics | |
| PHI 350 Philosophy of Science | |
| PHI 356 Continental Philosophy | |
| PHI 357 Feminist Philosophy | |
| PHI 360 Literature and Philosophy | |
| PHI 372 Philosophy and Cognitive Science | |
| PHI 376 Environmental Ethics | |
| PHI 378 Teaching and Philosophy | |
| PHI 380 Philosophy of Language | |
| PHI 382 Philosophy of Social Science | |
| PHI 383 Philosophy of Diversity | |
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| Required Minor | 21 hours |
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| Unrestricted Electives | 12-18 hours |
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| Total Curriculum Requirements | 120 hours |
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* Required for major whether or not taken as University Studies elective.