Philosophy - Major

The Philosophy Major consists of a three-credit basic course (PHL 101), PHL 201, PHL 211, three of four historically oriented philosophy courses (PHL 320, 330, 340, 350), a Philosophy Honors Seminar (401, 402, 403 or 404), the Philosophy Comprehensive Examination, plus four philosophy electives.

Philosophy Sample Program

Freshman Year

Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
Math and Science Perspectives I Credits: 7
Philosophy Perspectives I Credits: 3
Other Perspective I Credits: 6

As well as:

ENGW 101 - College Writing I Credits: 3
ENGW 102 - College Writing II Credits: 3
FRS 101 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 3

Sophomore Year

Perspectives I Credits: 9
Math/Science Perspectives II Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 3
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3
Other Perspectives II Credits: 6

As well as:

PHL 201 - PII Logic and Inquiry II Credits: 3
PHL 211 - PII Ethics Credits: 3

Junior Year

Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3
Perspectives II Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 12
Philosophy Electives Credits: 6

And two of the following Historically Oriented Philosophy Courses:

PHL 320 - PII Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 330 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 340 - Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 350 - PII Contemporary Philosophy Credits: 3

Senior Year

Electives Credits: 18
Philosophy Electives Credits: 6

As well as:

One of the following Historically Oriented Philosophy Courses:
PHL 320 - PII Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 330 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 340 - Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 350 - PII Contemporary Philosophy Credits: 3
And one of the following Philosophy Honors Seminars:
PHL 401 - Honors Seminar Credits: 3
PHL 402 - Honors Seminar Credits: 3
PHL 403 - Honors Seminar Credits: 3
PHL 404 - Honors Seminar Credits: 3
Plus:
PHL 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination Credits: 0