| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (21 Credits) | ||
| PHI201 | 3 | |
| PHI211 | 3 | |
| PHI215 | 3 | |
| PHI304 | 3 | |
| PHI471 | 3 | |
| or PHI474 | ||
| PHI490 | 3 | |
| Select one course, by advisement, in non-western philosophy 1 | 3 | |
| Electives (15 Credits) | ||
| Select 15 credits of Philosophy courses 2 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | Courses meeting the non-western requirement currently include PHI251 Indian Philosophy, PHI252 East Asian Philosophy, PHI330 Chinese Philosophy, and PHI332 Buddhist Philosophy. |
| 2 | A student must take at least five philosophy courses. Of that five, no more than one of PHI120 (Introduction to Philosophy: Classics) or PHI130 (Introduction to Philosophy: Problems) and no more than one course with a primary prefix of REL may count towards the major. Some courses from outside the department (e.g., POL323 Modern Political Theory, LIN365 Semantics) may also fulfill the elective requirement. |
This eight-semester plan (see important details) is intended to guide a first-year student through a four-year undergraduate career, with completion of an academic major and all college-wide degree requirements. The plan is designed as an advising tool – a starting point for careful discussions between a student and his/her academic adviser. In consultation, the student and adviser will adjust the plan to accommodate the student’s prerequisite needs, transferred credits, and other such variables.
Students are responsible for reviewing their Progress Reports each semester to track their own progress toward degree requirements.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PHI120 or PHI130(HUM) |
Intro to Philosophy:Classics or |
3 |
| Gen Ed: Composition (COMP) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: World Civizations and Cultures (WRLD) 1 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Foreign Languages (FLNG) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed: Composition (COMP) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Natural Sciences (NSCI) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Foreign Languages (FLNG) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: The Arts (ART) | 3 | |
| PHI201SYMBOLICLOGIC(MATH) | 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHI211ANCIENTGREEKPHILOSOPHY(WEST) | 4 | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Social Sciences (SSCI) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Humanities (HUM) 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: United States Studies (USST) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed: Natural Sciences (NSCI) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Diversity (DIVR) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| PHI215 | 3 | |
| Philosophy Elective 6 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHI304 | Ethics | 3 |
| Non-western Philosophy course by advisement 6 | 3 | |
| Major Elective or General Elective | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper-division Major Requirement or Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHI471 or PHI474(WI) |
Theory Of Knowledge 7 or |
3 |
| Upper-division Major Electives | 3 | |
| Upper-division Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHI490 | 8 | 3 |
| Major Elective or Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | The following philosophy courses fulfill the GE: World Civilizations & Cultures (WRLD) category: PHI251, PHI252 |
| 2 | PHI201 Symbolic Logic is required for the philosophy major and fulfills the GE Math requirement. It is strongly recommended that Philosophy majors take Symbolic Logic as early as possible in their major program. |
| 3 | Other philosophy courses that fulfill the GE: Western Civilization (WEST) requirement: PHI120, PHI215, PHI310, PHI311 |
| 4 | The following philosophy courses fulfill the GE: Humanities (HUM) requirement:PHI130 Intro to Philosophy:Problems (HUM), PHI343 Aesthetics (HUM), PHI344 Philosophy of the Arts (HUM). |
| 5 | This elective might very well be used to take another Foreign Language course. The Philosophy Dept. recommends that all students study a foreign language at least through the intermediate level, if not beyond. |
| 6 | Courses meeting the non-western requirement include the following:PHI251 Indian Philosophy (WRLD), PHI252 East Asian Philosophy (WRLD), PHI330 Chinese Philosophy, PHI332 Buddhist Philosophy. |
| 7 | These courses are offered in alternating years.PHI471 Theory Of Knowledge, PHI474 Metaphysics. |
| 8 | PHI490 Seminar, intended for upper-division majors, is offered each spring and the subject will vary. |
