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Requirements to Major in Philosophy

A. Collegium Courses

  • VER 1000 - History of Political Thought
    or Political Science Course
  • VER 4000 - Research Methods 

B. Core Philosophy Courses

  • PA 1910 - Critical Thinking 
  • PA 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy 
  • PA 2220 - Introduction to Ethics 
  • PA 3050 - Ancient Philosophy 
  • PA 3250 - Modern Philosophy
    or PA 3350 Contemporary Philosophy
  • PA 4990 - Senior Tutorial 

C. Philosophy Concentrations

General Philosophy

Core plus four additional electives from philosophy offerings

Philosophy of Religion

PA 3110 Philosophy of Religion plus four additional courses from following list:

  • PA 2130 - Knowledge of the Sacred
  • PA 2810 - Philosophy of Science 
  • PA 3110   Philosophy of Religion  (required)
  • PA 3150 (WS 3150) - Medieval Philosophy 
  • PA 3510 - Existential Philosophy 
  • PA 4510 - Advanced Readings in Philosophy

D. Electives and Institutional Requirements

Requirements to Minor in Philosophy

The minor in philosophy consists of at least 18 semester hours, selected with the consultation of the student's philosophy department advisor. 

  • PA 1910 - Critical Thinking
    or PA 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy
  • PA 3050 - Ancient Philosophy
  • PA 3250 - Modern Philosophy