Sample Degree Plan
Philosophy, B.A. Sample Degree Map
The Philosophy, B.A. degree is enhanced by special topics courses and upper-level seminars, which allow students and faculty to pursue special interests within the wide domain of philosophical questions. By way of exploring philosophical concepts, problems, and arguments, our courses are designed to help students engage with the methods of philosophy, and in so doing to become careful, critical thinkers and independent learners.
Sample Degree Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
PHIL | Major Elective (PHIL 115 advised) | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
PHIL 116 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
History of Philosophy Course | 3 | |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
TOTAL | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
FF | Course | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
PHIL Major Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) | 3 | |
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) | 3 | |
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) | 3 | |
PHIL Major Elective (300-400 Level) | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
PHIL 477 | Capstone | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |