Philosophy - Bachelor of Arts
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) | ||
Either an Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) or an Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) | ||
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Either of the following courses will count towards the Introductory Philiosophy Course Departmental/College Requirement also | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
or PHIL 2230G | Philosophical Thought | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1, 3 | 3 | |
| Viewing A Wider World 4 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Introductory Philosophy | ||
This requirement is completed by the Area V: Humanities course | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Social and Political Philosophy | 3 | |
| Ethical Theory | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Law | 3 | |
| Logic | ||
| PHIL 1120G | Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking 5 | 3 |
| or PHIL 312 | Formal Logic | |
| History of Philosophy | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Plato and the Discovery of Philosophy | 3 | |
| Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
| Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
| Applied Ethics | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Environmental Ethics | 3 | |
| Applied Ethics | 3 | |
| Ethics and Global Poverty | 3 | |
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Philosophy of Language | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Mathematics | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Mind | 3 | |
| Epistemology | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Science | 3 | |
| Metaphysics | 3 | |
| Philosophical Writing | ||
| PHIL 448 | Writing Philosophy | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Select at least an additional 12 credits in philosophy, 6 of which are courses numbered 300 or above. The following HNRS course may replace a 300 level or above philosophy course. | 12 | |
| Plato and the Discovery of Philosophy | 3 | |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | ||
| Select sufficient electives to bring total to 120, including 48 upper-division. 7 | 47-49 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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A Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course first.
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The General Education Elective requirement will be satisfied with one of the "G" courses that are options under the Logic and history of Philosophy requirements listed under the Departmental/College Requirements section.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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For the Logic course requirement, students can take either PHIL 1120G Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking or PHIL 312 Formal Logic. If students select PHIL 312, it will not count towards the General Education Elective requirement.
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PHIL 323V will not count towards the Viewing A Wider World requirement, students will need to select two other courses for that requirement.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy there is no second language requirement.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| Freshman | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 2230G | Philosophical Thought | 3 |
| FYEX 1112 | The Freshman Year Experience | 3 |
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 2 | 3 | |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Area VI: Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors 1 | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1 | ||
| PHIL Elective Course | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course OR Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Ethical Theory | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | 15 | |
| Credits | 30-31 | |
| Junior | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Language | ||
| Philosophy of Mathematics | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Epistemology | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Metaphysics | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Language | ||
| Philosophy of Mathematics | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Epistemology | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Metaphysics | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient Philosophy | ||
| Modern Philosophy | ||
| Plato and the Discovery of Philosophy | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Senior | ||
| PHIL 448 | Writing Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL Applied Ethics Elective Course (choose from list) | 3 | |
| PHIL Elective Course (any level) | 3 | |
| PHIL Upper-Division Elective Course | 6 | |
| Upper-Division Elective Courses | 12 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.