Requirements for a degree in Philosophy

To complete a major in philosophy is not difficult, though the courses are intense. Most of the courses have small enrollments, which encourages discussion among faculty and students.

• To complete a major, students must take 9 courses, five of which are upper division. These courses include logic, all four courses in the history of philosophy sequence, and a senior seminar.

• To complete a minor, students must take 5 courses in philosophy, two of which must be from the history of philosophy sequence.

• We offer an honors major. Admission to the major is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Students admitted write an honors thesis that involves research above the course level and present the paper to the faculty and students of the department.