Philosophy Major, BA - Honors Concentration

College Requirements

Concentration Requirements

The honors concentration requires a 3.25 overall GPA with a 3.5 GPA in philosophy coursework. It consists of 31 hours of courses numbered 200 or above. Two honors philosophy courses, two honors or honors-by-contract philosophy courses, and additionally, one hour of PHIL 407 with a grade of B or better are required. Only 3 hours of philosophy electives may be taken at the 200-level. Apart from the one required hour of PHIL 407 , at least 6 hours must be taken at the 400-level or above. Majors are required to discuss their programs with a member of the philosophy faculty.

I. Complete:

PHIL 235 - Formal Logic 3 Credit Hours *

II. Select one course from each area (at least two honors courses):

III. Select five additional philosophy courses:

See Concentration Requirements heading for restrictions.

IV. Complete one hour with a grade of B or better (no more than 1 hour may be applied toward the major):

PHIL 407 - Honors: Thesis 1-3 Credit Hours

V. Proficiencies

Students are required to complete a 0-credit course, typically at the end of the student’s degree program.

PHIL 499 - Philosophical Proficiency 0 Credit Hours
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirement.

Undergraduates

Graduate Students

Philosophy Major, BA - Honors Concentration

College Requirements

Concentration Requirements

I. Complete:

II. Select one course from each area (at least two honors courses):

A. Ancient Philosophy

B. Modern Philosophy

C. Ethics

D. Epistemology, Metaphysics, Logic

III. Select five additional philosophy courses:

IV. Complete one hour with a grade of B or better (no more than 1 hour may be applied toward the major):

V. Proficiencies