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College of Arts & Sciences - Undergraduate

PHILOSOPHY - Dept. Code: PHI
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Major | Minor | Honors

MAJOR

A major in philosophy consists of a minimum of ten courses, each passed with a grade of C- or higher, with an overall GPA of 2.0. Elective courses may be chosen to fit individual needs. Required courses for the major are Philosophy 210, either 271 or 272, twelve credits at the 300 level (including one course from 330-332 and two courses from 340-345), and six credits at the 500 level.

MINOR

A minor in philosophy consists of a minimum of five courses, each passed with a grade of C- or higher with an overall GPA of 2.0. At least three of the courses must be at the 200 level or above, and at least one of these three courses must be at the 300 level or above.

The major and the minor should be planned with the advice of the department.

HONORS

A program of work toward graduation with Honors in Philosophy is available for qualified students. Interested students should consult the Departmental Director of Undergraduate Studies during their sophomore or junior years.

Further information may be found under the section entitled HONORS PROGRAM.

For requirements leading to the Master of Arts and Ph.D. degree, see the Bulletin of the Graduate School.

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