Philosophy Major with Inclusive Education

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 Core

All Philosophy Majors are to complete the Philosophy Core requirements below:

PHL 101 - PI Logic and Inquiry Credits: 3
PHL 201 - PII Logic and Inquiry II Credits: 3
PHL 211 - PII Ethics Credits: 3
Select 3 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

Philosophy Electives

Students are to select four of the following Philosophy electives:

PHL 222 - PII Philosophy of Art Credits: 3
PHL 224 - PII The Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3
PHL 260 - PII American Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 272 - PII The Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
PHL 280 - PII Feminist Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 285 - PII 20th Century Women Philosophers Credits: 3
PHL 290 - PII Existentialism Credits: 3
PHL 303 - PII Western Political Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 360 - Metaphysics Credits: 3
PHL 370 - The Philosophy of Mind Credits: 3
PHL 380 - PII Philosophy through Literature Credits: 3

Required Courses for Inclusive Education

The following courses are required for Quad Inclusive Education certification. The Quad Inclusive program includes: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Childhood with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Middle Childhood (Grades 5-9), and Middle Childhood with Disabilities (Grades (5-9).

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Philosophy Senior Experience

Each Philosophy Major is required to take a Philosophy Honors Seminar, and pass the Philosophy Comprehensive Examination. The latter consists in writing a substantial philosophical essay (3500 words), the topic of which is selected with departmental advisement, and defending that essay publicly within the final semester of course work.

Philosophy Major with Inclusive Education

Philosophy Core

Philosophy Electives

Required Courses for Inclusive Education

Philosophy Senior Experience

Sample Program for Philosophy Major with Inclusive Education