Philosophy Major with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education 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 or PHL 325, 330, 340, 350), a Philosophy Honors Seminar (401, 402, 403 or 404), the philosophy comprehensive examination, and 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 312 - PII Ethics Credits: 3 or
PHL 212 - PII Ethics Through Literature
Credits / Units: 3
Select 3 of the following Historically Oriented Philosophy Courses:
PHL 320 - PII Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3 or
PHL 325 - PII Philosophy & History of Sicily
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 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 Political Philosophy: Plato to Machiavelli Credits: 3
PHL 317 - PII Modern Political Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 318G - PII Justice in Islamic 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
PHL 390 - PII American Philosophy Credits: 3

Required Courses for Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major

The following courses are required for the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education major. The major prepares students for the initial teacher certification requirements in four certification areas: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6), Middle Childhood Education - Generalist or Content Specialist (Grades 5-9), and Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Middle Childhood Level (Grades 5-9).

*Students in the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood major who are pursuing a B.A. degree must take all electives in liberal arts areas in order to earn the 90 liberal arts credits that are required for the degree.

EDU 090 - Orientation to the Personal Electronic Portfolio and Electronic Resource System Credits: 0
SPF 204 - History and Philosophy of Education Credits: 3
EDU 475 - Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop Credits: 0
INCH 355 - Introduction to Literacy and Differentiated Learning Credits: 3
INCH 360 - Inclusive Practices in the Construction Of Meaning in Mathematics/Science/ Social Studies Credits: 3
INCH 370 - Learning Theory and Curriculum for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
INCH 372 - Developmentally Appropriate Strategies For Reading in the Content Areas Credits: 3
INCH 440 - Curriculum and Planning for Diverse Learning Credits: 3
INCH 441 - Field Work in Inclusion At the Middle Childhood Level Credits: 3
INCH 455 - Behavior Management Credits: 3
INCH 460 - Integrating the Arts and Technology for Individualized Needs Credits: 3
INCH 464 - Reflective Seminar Credits: 3
INCH 466 - Student Teaching Credits: 6
INCH 474 - Current Issues in Inclusive Education Credits: 3

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.