Honors in Philosophy
Admission:
Junior and senior majors with an overall minimum GPA of 3.3 may apply for the citation, "Honors in Philosophy."
Requirements:
Upon graduation, the student shall have a 3.6 GPA in philosophy courses. The student shall complete a substantial term paper in each of two courses with two different philosophy faculty members:
- One paper shall be work completed for a regular 4000-level seminar.
- One paper shall be an Honors Thesis completed while registered for PHIL 4990 under the direction of a second faculty member.
Upon the recommendation of the two respective instructors and with the approval of a majority of the philosophy faculty, the student completing the above requirements shall be awarded the citation, "Honors in Philosophy."
Philosophy Minor with Honors
Requirements:
- Philosophy 3210- Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, or 3230-Modern Philosophy.
- Not more than one independent study, PHIL 4920, will count toward the completion of the minor
- Completion of minor must be verified by the department undergraduate advisor
- At least two courses at the 4000-level
- Either an honors section of a 3000-level course or a 3000-level course taken under an honors contract
- A GPA of 3.3 in philosophy
