Philosophy and Religious Studies, B.S. (E, A)

REAL Curriculum

REAL Foundational Requirements

Foundational Writing (3 Credits)

1. ENGL 111

   Principles of College Composition (GE)
   3

Foundational Math (3 credits)

1. MATH 100

   Quantitative Reasoning (GE)
   3
2. MATH 121

   Math Content for Teachers I (GE)
   3
3. MATH 125

   Precalculus I (GE)
   3

REAL Cornerstone Requirements

Writing Intensive (WI) Courses (6 credits)

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (45-47 credits)

B.S. Requirements (6-8 credits)

Required Courses (39 credits)

How to Think About Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 credits)

1. PHIL 111

   Introduction to Philosophy (GE)

   As published: “Introduction to Philosophy (GE) OR”
   3
2. PHIL 112

   Introduction: Ethics and Society (GE)
   3
3. RELN 112

   Religions in Culture and Society (GE)

   As published: “Religions in Culture and Society (GE) OR”
   3
4. RELN 113

   World Religions for Healthcare Professionals (GE)
   3
5. PHIL 213

   Critical Reasoning and Argumentation (GE)
   3

Thinking About the History of Ideas (9 credits)

Requirements

1. PHIL 216

   History of Philosophy: Ancient to Medieval (GE)
   3
2. PHIL 217

   Modern Philosophy: Renaissance to the Present (GE)
   3
3. RELN 208

   Introduction to the Bible (GE)
   3
4. RELN 212

   Historical Perspectives on Healthcare and Religion (GE)
   3
5. RELN 215

   Judaism and Islam in America (GE)
   3
6. RELN 216

   Hinduism and Buddhism in America (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. Any 3 credit History course at the 300-level or above with a Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designation.

   Not resolved to a course

Thinking About Social Issues (12 credits)

Requirements

1. PHIL 115

   Wicked Problems (GE)
   3
2. PHIL 215

   Healthcare Ethics (GE)
   3
3. PHIL 219

   Environmental Ethics (GE)
   3
4. PHIL 310

   Professional Ethics (WI) (GE)
   3
5. PHIL 342

   Philosophy, Science, and Values (WI)
   3
6. PHIL 385

   Social and Political Philosophy (GE)
   3
7. PHIL 430

   Advanced Healthcare Ethics
   3
8. RELN 213

   Healthcare and the American Religious Landscape (GE)
   3
9. RELN 214

   Cults and Unconventional Religions (GE)
   3
10. RELN 314

    Social Problems and the Bible
    3
11. RELN 375

    Religious Freedom, Law, and American Identities
    3

Requirements

1. ANSC 106

   Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GE)
   3
2. ECON 101

   Economics in Everyday Life (GE)
   3
3. HADM 300

   U.S. Healthcare System (GE)
   3
4. HSCI 200

   Issues in Community Health (GE)
   3
5. PBHL 210

   Survey of Global Environmental Health (GE)
   3
6. POSC 233

   Law in America (GE)
   3
7. SOCY 110

   Introduction to Sociology (GE)
   3
8. SOCY 121

   Understanding Cultures (GE)
   3
9. SOCY 210

   Social Problems (GE)
   3

Requirements

1. Any 3 credit Political Science course (not already chosen) with a Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designation.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Any 3 credit Sociology course (not already chosen) with a Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designation.

   Not resolved to a course
3. PBHL 350

   Principles of Public Health
   3
4. SOWK 220

   Introduction to Social Justice
   3

Additional Perspectives in Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 credits)

1. PHIL 218

   Film and Philosophy (GE)
   3
2. PHIL 320

   Philosophy of Mind and Metaphysics
   3
3. PHIL 350

   Philosophy of Religion (GE)
   3
4. PHIL 375

   Philosophy of Law
   3
5. RELN 313

   Religion and Culture (GE)
   3
6. RELN 381

   Religion and Experiences of Death and Dying
   3

Capstone (3 credits)

1. PHIL 490

   Philosophy Internship
   3-12
2. RELN 490

   Religious Studies Internship
   3-12
3. PHRE 422

   Topics in Philosophy and Religious Studies (WI)
   3

Additional Degree Requirements

Open Credit Hours (75-77 credits)