2015-2016 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

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Philosophy, B.A.

A minor is required for this major.

Requirements: (39 credits)

Core

PHIL 112Introduction to Philosophy

3
or
PHIL 121Introduction to Philosophy through Literature

3
or
PHIL 125Introduction to Philosophy through Popular Culture

3
PHIL 221Introduction to Modern Logic

3
PHIL 230Ancient Greek Philosophy

3
PHIL 290Philosophical Methods

3
PHIL 310Intermediate Seminar

3
PHIL 330Early Modern Philosophy

3
PHIL 400Senior Seminar

3

Specializations

(18 credits; 9 credits in each of two areas with at least 3 credits at 300-level or higher in each)

History of Philosophy Specialization

PHIL 230Ancient Greek Philosophy

3
PHIL 232Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy

3
PHIL 330Early Modern Philosophy

3
PHIL 332The Age of Ideology

3
PHIL 368Contemporary Epistemology and Metaphysics

3

African, African-American, and Asian Philosophy Specialization

AFAM 110Introduction to African-American Studies

3
PHIL 250Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3
PHIL 260African Philosophy

3
PHIL 275Chinese Philosophy

3
PHIL 360African-American Philosophy

3
PHIL 376Buddhist Philosophy

3

Logic and Philosophy of Science Specialization

PHIL 135Nature, Mind, and Science

3
PHIL 235Philosophy of Social Science

3
PHIL 241Environmental Ethics

3
PHIL 242Ethical Problems in Technology

3
PHIL 245Computer Ethics

3
PHIL 320Modern Logic

3
PHIL 335Philosophy of Science

3
PHIL 368Contemporary Epistemology and Metaphysics

3

Continental Philosophy Specialization

PHIL 222/WGSS 222Philosophy of Gender

3
PHIL 248Philosophy of the Arts

3
PHIL 332The Age of Ideology

3
PHIL 366Existentialism

3
PHIL 368Contemporary Epistemology and Metaphysics

3

Theoretical and Applied Ethics Specialization

PHIL 211Global Justice

3
PHIL 240Ethical Problems in Business

3
PHIL 241Environmental Ethics

3
PHIL 242Ethical Problems in Technology

3
PHIL 244Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Justice

3
PHIL 344Topics in Philosophical & Social Justice

3
PHIL 346Theoretical and Practical Ethics

3
PHIL 349Philosophy of Law

3
NRSE 246Ethical Issues in Professional Nursing Practice

3

Philosophy of Religion and Religious Studies Specialization

REL 105Development of Christian Thought

3
or
REL 110World Religions

3
 
REL 256Philosophy, Religion, and Culture

3
REL 257Special Topics in Religion

3
REL 361African-American Religion

3
PHIL 232Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy

3
PHIL 250Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3
PHIL 255Philosophy of Religion

3
PHIL 376Buddhist Philosophy

3
and
courses listed under the minor in religious studies

Total Credit Hours: 39

Note: If PHIL 400 is taken more than once, the additional credit will be counted in a specialization.

Note: Any specialization course(s) taken to fulfill the core curriculum will be replaced by directed elective(s) selected in consultation with advisor.

Note: PHIL 382 or 492 may be included in a specialization if approved by the faculty advisor.