PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM INFORMATION

The philosophy major, is excellent preparation for virtually any career and especially recommended for students who plan to pursue further study in areas such as philosophy, theology, ministry, political science, law, history, etc. PHIL 401 and 402 fulfi ll the communication, field education and capstone requirements.

A double major in philosophy and another discipline can serve as broader, interdisciplinary preparation for a career in the adjacent fi eld (e.g., ministry or law). For students double majoring, at least one of the two required elective courses must be a course that serves as an intentional bridge to their other major (or their minor, with Philosophy Department approval). (Examples include: PHIL 371 Philosophy of History for a History double major or PHIL 331 Aesthetics for Art.)

The philosophy minor is suited to meet the needs of students majoring in another fi eld. The historical sequence required for the minor (PHIL 201 and 202) serves as background for elective course offerings at the 200- and 300-level. These electives often have interdisciplinary appeal and treat issues that are fundamental to the student’s major area of study.

The philosophy major consists of 30 hours:
philosophy 101, 102 (or 108*), 201, 202, 206, 401, 402;
Two from: philosophy 295, 310, 311.
Two philosophy electives (6 hours)
* for members of the honors program

The philosophy minor consists of 18 hours:
philosophy 101, 102 (or 108*), 201, 202;
Two philosophy electives (6 hours).
* for members of the honors program