Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy consists of 30 hours of specialized courses which you will take in addition to meeting the general education requirements. The coursework includes 18 hours of required core courses, a total of two certificates of emphasis, and an additional elective course.
As a student of Philosophy on campus, you will have the great opportunity to study important historical figures and theories, test your critical thinking, evaluation, and reasoning skills, and take part in important and dynamic discussion while face to face with both your teacher and peers.
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- PHIL 100 General Logic
- PHIL 200 Philosophy of Knowledge
- PHIL 220 Classical Greek Philosophy
- PHIL 320 Foundations of Modern Philosophy
- PHIL 340 Ethics
- PHIL 499 Senior Thesis
- PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy *
- PHIL 140 Philosophy and the Bible: Old Testament
- PHIL 170 World Religions
- PHIL 201 Political Philosophy *
- PHIL 240 Philosophy and the Bible: New Testament
- PHIL 350 Philosophy of Mind
- PHIL 360 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL 370 Eastern Philosophy
- IDS 400 Bioethics *
- IDS 401 Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business *
- PHIL 401 Philosophy of Law
- PHIL 458 Philosophy of Art
- PHIL 476 Apprenticeship in Philosophy
- PHIL 490 Topics in Philosophy (when topic is relevant and chair approves)
- PHIL 672 Readings in Philosophy (when topic is relevant and chair approves)
- PHIL 675 Seminar in Philosophy (when topic is relevant and chair approves)
1 Course, 3 Hours
*Indicates course is available to take online through Virtual College classes.
Completing the core courses earns a Certificate in General Philosophy. In addition, the student must earn a Certificate of Emphasis in either Moral or Political Philosophy or Philosophy of Religion.
To earn a Certificate of Emphasis in one of the following areas the student must complete a minimum of 3 of the courses listed in that area for a total of 9 credit hours. Certificates are usually awarded at the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Reception in May. There is no degree notation for certificates.
Certificate in General Philosophy
- PHIL 100 General Logic
- PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 200 Philosophy of Knowledge
- PHIL 220 Classical Greek Philosophy
- PHIL 320 Foundations of Modern Philosophy
- PHIL 350 Philosophy of Mind
- PHIL 458 Philosophy of Art
- PHIL 490 Topics in Philosophy
- PHIL 672 Readings in Philosophy
- PHIL 675 Seminar in Philosophy
Certificate in Moral and Political Philosophy
- PHIL 201 Political Philosophy
- PHIL 340 Ethics
- IDS 400 Bioethics
- IDS 401 Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business
- PHIL 401 Philosophy of Law
- PHIL 490 Topics in Philosophy
- PHIL 672 Readings in Philosophy
- PHIL 675 Seminar in Philosophy
Certificate in Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL 140 Philosophy and the Bible: The Old Testament
- PHIL 240 Philosophy and the Bible: The New Testament
- PHIL 170 World Religions
- PHIL 360 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL 370 Eastern Philosophy
- PHIL 490 Topics in Philosophy
- PHIL 672 Readings in Philosophy
- PHIL 675 Seminar in Philosophy
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