The Major

A major in Philosophy consists of eight to eleven courses and must include:

• PHL-101 (20),
• at least two of the following courses:

PHL-201 (31), 202 (32), 203 (33), 204 (41), 205 (42), and

• at least one course in non-Western philosophy:

PHL-220, 230 (A43), 240 (A44), 250 (A45), 260, 270 (A49).

IDS-200 (20) Brain and Mind may also contribute to the courses required for a major in the discipline.

To graduate with a major in philosophy, a student must have an overall grade point average of 2.00 in all philosophy courses. A student should consult the department chair for individual planning of the major program.

Students wishing to declare a major in philosophy should contact David Shaner, the chair of the philosophy department, at extension 3141.