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    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

Philosophy Major (BA)


Philosophy asks fundamental questions such as: What is truly real? How should we live our lives, and how should we organize our society? What counts as truth and knowledge, and who decides?

Students in philosophy develop the skills of critical analysis and communication that will enable them to develop and support their own answers to these questions, and to draw connections to fundamental questions in other disciplines such as medical ethics, law, and education. 

Studying philosophy prepares students for any profession in which analytical thinking, clear communication, and attention to fundamental questions are important, including law, medicine, journalism, and government service.

Major Requirements


A philosophy major consists of a minimum of 10 courses as follows:

One course on theory of knowledge, chosen from the following:


One course on metaphysics, chosen from the following:


One course in religious studies:


Choose one religion course, such as REL 1100 - Introduction to Religion.

One elective course:


Choose one PHIL course numbered above 1200.