A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Philosophy
- CIP
- 38.0101
- Credits (computed from items)
- 42
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 211291
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_211291_97903f52
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Course Areas
0 items
Introductory
1 item
- 1
Logic
0 items
A study of the principles of reasoning.
2 items
- 1
- 1
Core Historical Periods
major core · 0 items
Studies of the two essential periods in the history of Western philosophy: Ancient Greek (5th-4th c. BC) and modern European (17th-18th c.).
2 items
- 1
- 1
Axiology/Value Theory
0 items
One of the major branches of philosophy, axiology, concerns itself with the nature of value (axios), e.g., the good in ethics; justice in social and political philosophy; the right in law; and the beautiful, the sublime and the ugly in aesthetics.
major core · 9 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Metaphysics and Epistemology
0 items
Two major branches of philosophy, which are closely intertwined. Metaphysics concerns itself with the most general of all topics: being or existence itself. What does it mean to be? What are the ultimate constituents of reality? It encompasses numerous subtopics such as the nature of universals, mind, personal identity, freedom, time and God. Epistemology constitutes a systematic investigation into the nature, sources and limitations of knowledge.
major core · 9 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Movements and Traditions
0 items
Many important philosophical figures, problems and positions are deeply rooted in particular movements and traditions. These can represent radically different philosophical perspectives, concerns or ways of thinking.
14 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Individual Work
0 items
Individual studies and senior or honors theses must be specially arranged with the professor who will be supervising it. Theses may contribute to the Culminating Experience for the major (see Major Requirements for more detail). Students contemplating writing an honors thesis should be in contact with a potential supervisor for it by the spring semester of their junior year.
major core · 4 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Advanced Seminars
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The department offers one advanced seminar every semester on varying topics. These courses are primarily intended for senior majors but are open to students from other classes and other departments with sufficient prior coursework in philosophy, by permission of the instructor. Advanced seminars may be repeated for credit.
major core · 1 item
- 1
Philosophy Major
major core · 0 items
Introduction to Philosophy requirement:
1 item
- As published: “Introduction to Philosophy (any section) 1”1
Logic requirement:
1 item
- 1
Two Core Historical Period requirements:
major core · 2 items
- 1
- 1
Select one Axiology (Value Theory) requirement:
9 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Select one Metaphysics and Epistemology requirement:
9 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Select one Movements and Traditions requirement:
14 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
Advanced Seminars/Culminating Experience
0 items
Select one of the following options:
0 items
Option 1
0 items
Two Advanced Seminars (PHIL 330)
0 items
Option 2
2 items
- 1
- 1
Option 3
2 items
- 1
- 1
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