Philosophy, Basic Track, B.A.

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The major requires a senior oral examination (0 credits). A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course of the major. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.)

The basic track in the major requires a minimum of three lower-division hours and 18 upper-division hours in philosophy, for a total of 21 philosophy hours.

Lower Division Requirements:

The lower-division philosophy prerequisite is PL 1100 . A course in logic (PL 2500 or PL 2600 ) is strongly recommended, especially for pre-law students.

Upper Division Requirements:

Required upper division courses are:

PL 3200 - Philosophy of God (3)
or
PL 3770 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
or
approved equivalent
PL 3100 - Ethical Theory (3)

One course in the history of philosophy:

PL 3400 - Ancient Philosophy (3)
PL 3410 - Medieval Philosophy (3)
PL 3420 - Modern Philosophy (3)
PL 3430 - 19th Century Philosophy (3)
PL 3440 - 20th Century Anglo-American Philosophy (3)
PL 3450 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy (3)

Additional Information:

Three additional upper-division philosophy courses will be selected by the student and major advisor. The required 12 hours of related upper-division coursework normally can be fulfilled by a second major or possibly a minor. A foreign language is strongly recommended. Students following the basic track who intend to pursue graduate study in philosophy will be advised to take additional philosophy courses.

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