Degree Requirements
In addition to satisfying university general education requirements and the requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences , students pursuing this degree must complete at least 33 credits in philosophy earning a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. At least 21 credits must be at the 300 level or above, including at least 6 credits at the 400 level or above. The credits must be distributed among area requirements as indicated below. No course may be used to fulfill more than one requirement.
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391, 392, 421, 425, or 426 may be used to fulfill the requirements in the analytic tradition, the continental tradition, or the ethics and social and political philosophy.
The following philosophy courses fulfill the general education synthesis requirement: PHIL 309, 343, 377, and 378.
▲ Concentration in Philosophy and Law (PHLW)
The concentration in philosophy and law offers philosophy majors the opportunity to focus their study of philosophy in a way that prepares them for the study of the law. In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements and the requirements for a BA degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, students pursuing this concentration must successfully complete 33 credits, earning a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course, with at least 6 credits at the 400 level or above.
In addition to the specific courses listed below, other relevant courses may be applied to the requirements for this concentration with prior written approval of the undergraduate director.
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. All senior seminars in philosophy are writing intensive. Philosophy majors should consult the undergraduate coordinator for other courses that can be taken to fulfill this requirement.