Along with specific requirements for any major, all students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs must meet all general education and graduation requirements under a single catalog.
Philosophy Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Select 24 credits in philosophy including the following: 1, 2 | ||
| PHIL 243 | Intro To Logic | 2-4 |
| or PHIL 245 | Logic | |
| PHIL 311 | History of Philosophy - Ancient and Medieval | 4 |
| PHIL 312 | History of Philosophy - Modern & Contemporary | 4 |
| PHIL 494 | Philosophy Capstone: Revisiting the Good Life | 2 |
| Select at least one relevant philosophy "bridge" course (see list) | 1-4 | |
| Complete 16 credits of required courses in the companion discipline (see list) | 16 | |
- 1
At least 12 of the 24 philosophy credits must be upper-division.
- 2
We recommend that majors take one "Advanced Topics" course (PHIL 447 or PHIL 448) and one "Historical Seminar" (PHIL 454 or PHIL 455)
Approved bridge course and Required courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Bridge Course | ||
| Advanced Topics in Philosophy (Topic: "Critical Race Theory" in either course) | ||
or PHIL 448 | Advanced Topics in Philosophy | |
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete 16 credits from the following list: | 16 | |
| Political Theology | ||
| Messages, Influence, and Culture | ||
| History in Africa Before 1850 | ||
| History in Africa Since 1850 | ||
| Music of the African Diaspora | ||
| Jazz History | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Class, and Justice | ||
Other upper-division course may be applicable but require approval from the Philosophy Department Chair. | ||