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2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, B.A. (3+3 Pre-Law Program)
 

Philosophy

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 .
SEMESTER 2: Gen. Ed. Analytical Reasoning (from Math Department).
SEMESTER 3: First Course in Foreign Language Sequence; Admission to the College.
SEMESTER 4: One PHIL course.
SEMESTER 5: One PHIL course; ENGL 2000 .

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 of the College  for more information. Some adjustment in elective hours may be necessary. 

Semester 1

  • CRITICAL: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 .

  •  

  • General Education Course - Analytical Reasoning (from Mathematics) (3)
  • First Course in Foreign Language Sequence (4)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences (3)1
  • Approved Electives (3-5)

Total Semester Hours: 16-18

Semester 2

  • CRITICAL: Gen. Ed. Analytical Reasoning (from Math Department).

  •  

  • Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence (4)
  • General Education Courses - Natural Sciences (6)1

Total Semester Hours: 13

Semester 3

Total Semester Hours: 16-15

Semester 4

Total Semester Hours: 16-15

Semester 5

CRITICAL: One PHIL course; ENGL 2000 .

  • Approved Elective (3)
  • Philosophy Electives (6)2
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (3)

Total Semester Hours: 12

Semester 6

  • Philosophy Electives (6)2
  • General Education Course - Arts (3)
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (2000-level) (3)
  • Approved Elective (3)

Total Semester Hours: 15

Semester 7

  • Approved Electives (16)

Total Semester Hours: 16

Semester 8

  • Approved Electives (16)

Total Semester Hours: 16

120 Total Sem. Hrs.

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

2 - PHILOSOPHY ELECTIVES: A minimum of 15 semester hours must be in courses numbered 3000-level and above, with at least six of the 15 at the 4000-level. Degree credit will not be allowed for more than six hours of courses numbered below 2000.

Area of Concentration

Law, Ethics, & Social Justice

SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 .
SEMESTER 2: Gen. Ed. Analytical Reasoning (from Math Department).
SEMESTER 3: First Course in Foreign Language Sequence; Admission to the College.
SEMESTER 4: One PHIL course.
SEMESTER 5: One PHIL course; ENGL 2000 .

Semester 1

  • CRITICAL: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 . 

  •  

  • General Education Course - Analytical Reasoning (from Mathematics) (3)
  • First Course in Foreign Language Sequence (4)
  • General Education Course - Natural Sciences (3)1
  • Approved Electives (3-5)
Total Semester Hours: 16-18
Semester 2

  • CRITICAL: Gen. Ed. Analytical Reasoning (from Math Department).

  •  

  • Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence (4)
  • General Education Courses - Natural Sciences (6)1
Total Semester Hours: 13
Semester 3
Total Semester Hours: 16-15
Semester 4
Total Semester Hours: 16-15
Semester 5

CRITICAL: One PHIL course; ENGL 2000 . 

  • Approved Elective (3)
  • Philosophy Electives (6)2
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (3)
Total Semester Hours: 12
Semester 6
  • Philosophy Electives (9)2
  • General Education Course - Arts (3)
  • General Education Course - Social Sciences (2000-level) (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15
Semester 7
  • Approved Electives (16)
Total Semester Hours: 16
Semester 8
  • Approved Electives (16)
Total Semester Hours: 16
120 Total Sem. Hrs.

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

2 - PHILOSOPHY ELECTIVES: A minimum of 15 semester hours must be in courses numbered 3000-level and above, with at least six of the 15 at the 4000-level. Degree credit will not be allowed for more than six hours of courses numbered below 2000.