Majors, Minors & Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY

A total of forty-four (44) credits as follows:
1. Philosophy 201, 203, 206, 301, 486.
2. Philosophy 318 or Philosophy 319.
3. Five additional four-credit courses in Philosophy.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY

A total of twenty-four (24) credits as follows:
1. Philosophy 201 or 203 (students are encouraged to take both).
2. Philosophy 206 and 301.
3. At least two additional four-credit courses in the 300s or above.
4. One additional four-credit course in Philosophy.

HONORS IN PHILOSOPHY

1. Courses required: fulfillment of the requirements for a major in Philosophy.
2. Honors course: Philosophy 399, 495-496
3. Examination: an oral examination on the honors essay and related field is required.
4. Approval of the honors project by the Philosophy Department Honors Committee is required.