Philosophy Major
The major in Philosophy requires the completion of 30 credits.
Required Courses
| PH 231 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Knowledge | 3 |
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| PH 302 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
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| PH 251 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
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| PH 255 | Introduction to Social & Political Philosophy | 3 |
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| PH 309 | Theories of Justice | 3 |
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| PH 310 | Philosophy of Race | 3 |
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| PH 311 | Women, Gender, & Philosophy | 3 |
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| PH 312 | Philosophy of Marx | 3 |
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| PH 352 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
Six Philosophy electives (18 credits)
*Three of the courses must be taken as “research paper by contract,” in which the major will complete a 15–20 page research paper. See your faculty member, advisor, or the chair for more information.
Note: As Sacred Heart University students, all Philosophy majors will take a logic and critical thinking course, typically FLO 125.