Philosophy B.A.

No more than 8 credits of PHIL 1xxx may count toward the major.

Students must take a minimum of 15 credits of Electives.

At least two 3-or-more-credit courses must be PHIL 4xxx or higher. These two 4xxx or higher courses are in addition to the capstone course (PHIL 4888; 4888H; or 4893).

The capstone culminates students' work in the major with an opportunity to be part of a cohort of philosophical writers engaging skills in analysis, critical thought, and clear expression.

Students who double major in CLA and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other CLA major may waive the Philosophy capstone, but are still responsible for taking the 33 credits required for the Philosophy BA.

Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.

The Ethics and Civic Life sub-plan requires a minimum of 9 credits. Students who choose this sub-plan will take a minimum of 42 credits toward the Philosophy BA.

The Department of Philosophy's optional concentration in ethics and civic life is an opportunity for students who are interested in ethics and community service to relate their experiences in the classroom to their work in the community and vice versa. Students who complete the concentration will receive acknowledgment on their transcripts.