Philosophy (BA)

The philosophy major requires 40 semester hours (ten courses).

All majors must take

PHIL 122Real-Life Logic

4

OR

PHIL 123Symbolic Logic

4

PHIL 130Ethics

4

PHIL 246Who Am I How Do I Know

4

PHIL 247The Meaning of Life

4

At least one course in applied philosophy

PHIL 131Biomedical Ethics

4

PHIL 139Environmental Ethics

4

PHIL 225Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Information Technology

4

Four other courses, at least two of which are at the 200-level or above

And the Capstone Seminar

The Capstone Seminar (PHIL 390) can also be fulfilled with HUM 370 or the Ifill Seminar.
PHIL 390/WGST 390Seminar

4

PHIL 390: may be taken more than once.

Students are encouraged to take independent learning courses that best match their career plans; PHIL 350, PHIL 355, or PHIL 370 are all options for independent learning.