Philosophy, B.A.

Freshman Year (29-31 Sem. Hrs.)

• ENGL 1001 English Composition (3) or
• ENGL 1004 English Composition (3)

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• Foreign language courses (8-10) *
• General education natural sciences course sequence (6) **
• General education natural sciences course (3) **
• General education analytical reasoning course (from mathematics department) (3)
• Philosophy elective (3)
• Approved elective (3)

Sophomore Year (32-30 Sem. Hrs.)

• ENGL 2000 English Composition (3)
• Foreign language courses (8-6) *

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• PHIL 2010 Symbolic Logic I (3)

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• PHIL 2020 Ethics (3) or
• PHIL 3052 Moral Philosophy (3)

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• PHIL 2033 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3) or
• PHIL 2053 HONORS: History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3)

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• PHIL 2035 History of Modern Philosophy (3)

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• General education humanities course (3)
• Approved electives (6)

Junior Year (30 Sem. Hrs.)

• General education arts course (3)
• General education social sciences course (3)
• General education social sciences course (2000 level or above) (3)
• Philosophy electives (6)
• Approved electives (15)

Senior Year (29 Sem. Hrs.)

• Philosophy electives (6)
• Approved electives (23)

120 Total Sem. Hrs.

Consult “Degree Requirements of the College ” in this section of the catalog for specific instructions regarding approved electives and foreign language requirements.

Consult “General Education ” section of the catalog for the general education requirements.

*Distribution requirements for foreign languages will depend upon student placement scores and the specific language chosen. Consult the degree requirements for the college for more information. Some adjustment in elective hours may be necessary.

**If a two course sequence is taken in the physical sciences, the additional three-hour course must be from the life sciences, and vice versa.

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