Department of Philosophy
David Stern, Chairperson
Madeline Muntersbjorn, Undergraduate Adviser
Degrees Offered
The Department of Philosophy offers a program for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Requirements for the Undergraduate Major
The major of 30 hours in philosophy must include the following:
a.PHIL 3210 and PHIL 3230
b.Either PHIL 3000 or PHIL 3060
c.Either PHIL 3400 or PHIL 3750
d.One of the following philosophy courses: 3240,
3250, 3500, 3540, 4240, 4250, 4260, 4270 or 4500
e.At least two 4000-level philosophy courses
f.The student also should take 18 hours of related courses. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser.
Students may take a maximum of two courses with P/NC in the major and may opt for P/NC in all related courses.
Majors planning to pursue graduate study in philosophy are encouraged to take PHIL 3000, 3060, 3400, 3750, as well as PHIL 3600 or 4000-level courses in these core areas of philosophy.
Specialized programs of study can be designed for majors preparing for professional careers in law, medicine or business. See an undergraduate adviser for details.
Honors in Philosophy
Admission: Junior and senior majors with an overall minimum GPA of 3.3 may work 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:
a.One paper shall be work completed for a regular 4000-level seminar.
b.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."
Minors in Philosophy
A minor in philosophy complements a variety of university major programs in the humanities, the social and natural sciences, education and business. All minors in philosophy must meet the following requirements:
a.21 hours in philosophy with a 2.0 GPA
b.PHIL 3210 and 3230
c.At least one course numbered 4000 or above
d.No more than one independent study, PHIL 4920, will count toward the completion of the minor.
e.Program of study must be approved by the department undergraduate adviser and verified before graduation.
Specific predesigned programs of study are available in the following areas:
Pre-Law
Philosophy and Medicine
Philosophy and Education
Philosophy of Natural Science
Philosophy of Social Science
Also available is a Philosophy Minor with Honors. Specific requirements are:
1.a-e above
2.At least two courses at the 4000-level
3.Either an honors section of a 3000-level course or a 3000-level course taken under an honors contract.
4.A GPA of 3.3 in philosophy.