Requirements for Major

To complete a Philosophy major a student must complete 36 semester hours in the following:

20 semester hours from Critical Thinking / Critical Theory

• 4 semester hours in Logic and Critical Reasoning (Phil. 110R)
• No more than 8 semesters hours at the 100-level may be counted toward the 36 hours (including 110R).
• At least 8 semester hours at the 300- or 400-level, in addition to the Historical/Professional Philosophy sequence (Phil. 310, 311, 312, & 400)

16 semester hours in the Historical / Professional sequence

• The three-term sequence in history of Western philosophy:
  • Phil. 310: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (offered fall semesters)
  • Phil. 311: Modern Philosophy (offered spring semesters)
  • Phil. 312: Contemporary Philosophy (offered fall semesters)
• 4 semester hours: Senior Seminar (400) (offered spring semesters)