Overview
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites and provokes students to examine themselves and the world in comprehensive ways.
This program will challenge you to:
- Look at fundamental aspects of human reasoning and discourse
- Develop advanced critical skills in the areas of reading, writing, and analysis.
- Investigate historical and contemporary philosophical topics such as ethics, philosophy of mind, and environmental philosophy.
- Prepare for a wide range of career/graduate school opportunities.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Major
Philosophy Major
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog35 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Major Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI-214 | Introduction to Logic | 3 credits |
| PHI-250 | Ancient Philosophy | 3 credits |
| PHI-255 | Modern Philosophy | 3 credits |
| PHI-498 | Philosophy Seminar | 1 credits |
| PHI-490 | Philosophy Capstone | 1 credits |
| PHI Upper Division- | Upper Division (300- or 400-level) Philosophy Courses | 9 credits |
PHI-498: Required to be taken yearly (1-4 credits)
Complete 9 elective credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI ELEC- | Any PHI course |
Up to six credits from the following may count toward the Philosophy Elective requirement:
COM-360 Topics in the Philosophy of Communication
POE-250 Introduction to Political Philosophy
POE-255 Introduction to Political Philosophy through Plato
POE-350 Topics in Political Philosophy
Creative Activity Course 3 credits
Take 3 credits from the approved Creative Activities courses.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Philosophy Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog15 credits
Minor Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI-150 | Critical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| PHI-214 | Introduction to Logic | 3 credits |
| PHI- | Any PHI course | 3 credits |
| PHI- | PHI Upper Division- Any (300 or 400 level) Philosophy Course -3 credits | 3 credits |
Complete 3 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI- | Any PHI course | 3 credits |
| COM-360 | Topics in the Philosophy of Communication | 3 credits |
| POE-250 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 credits |
| POE-255 | Introduction to Political Philosophy Through Plato | 3 credits |
| POE-350 | Topics in Political Philosophy | 3 credits |
Creative Activity
Take 3 credits from the approved Creative Activities courses.