2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Philosophy, BA
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About the Program
What is there, what do we know, and how are we to live? Philosophy is the systematic investigation of perennial human questions about the nature of reality, the limits of knowledge, and the foundations of value.
Courses in philosophy develop a variety of skills that contribute to professional success, engaged citizenship, and a well-rounded life. These include analytical thinking, abstract reasoning, and creative problem-solving, abilities useful in every career. Philosophy also fosters the ability to build and critique an argument (a skill valued highly by law schools); clarity in written and oral communication; and increased awareness of diverse solutions to social, political, and ethical problems. If you want to learn how to think rather than what to think, philosophy is the field of study for you!
Degree Requirements
- 120 Credit Hours
- Minimum grade of C required for ENGL 10400, and all Foreign Language and Philosophy courses
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation
- Certain courses may only be available at one campus location
PNW General Education Core (30 Credits Minimum)
Introductory Philosophy (3 Credits)
Choose one:
Logic (3 Credits)
Choose one:
Ethics (6 Credits)
Choose two:
Metaphysics/Epistemology (6 Credits)
Choose two:
History of Philosophy (6 Credits)
Choose two:
Philosophy Elective/Advanced Topics in Philosophy (6 Credits)
Students must take at least two PHIL 49000 (preferably in semesters 7 and 8).
Foreign Language (12 Credits)
Choose from French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. Must complete 4 semesters of the same foreign language.
Aesthetics (3 Credits)
Choose one:
History (3 Credits)
Choose one:
Political Science (3 Credits)
Math, Statistics, Science, or Computer Course (3 Credits)
Choose any MA (except MA 11500 ), STAT, SCI, or CIS course. CIS 20400 is highly recommended to meet general education requirements.
Free Elective EXL (3 Credits)
Any EXL Course
Free Electives (27 Credits)
Student may choose any nine (9) courses to fulfil this requirement
Total 120 Credits Required
Requirements
Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum grade of C required for ENGL 10400, and all Foreign Language and Philosophy courses; 2.0 GPA
Experiential Learning (EL): One EL course required. EL courses are noted by (e) next to the course title.
General Education Core: General Education notations can be found within the course description. Please click on a course to see if it meets a Gen Ed requirement.
Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study.
Courses that are only offered on one campus will be noted by an (H) for Hammond, or (W) for Westville.
Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.
Semester 5 (15 Credits)
- PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology
- Metaphysics/Epistemology Course (m) - PHIL 20600 (H), PHIL 21900 (H), PHIL 22100 , PHIL 29300 (H), or PHIL 49000 (H)
- Metaphysics/Epistemology Course (m) - PHIL 20600 (H), PHIL 21900 (H), PHIL 22100 , PHIL 29300 (H), or PHIL 49000 (H)
- Additional Math, Statistics, Science, or Computer Course (See Note 2)
- Free Elective
Semester 6 (15 Credits)
- History Course - HIST 10400 , HIST 11000 , HIST 15100 , or HIST 15200
- Aesthetics Course - AD 25500 , MUS 25000 , ENGL 31900 , PHIL 10600 , or THTR 20100
- History of Philosophy Course - PHIL 22100 , PHIL 29300 (H), PHIL 30100 (H), PHIL 30300 (H), or PHIL 49000 (H)
- History of Philosophy Course - PHIL 22100 , PHIL 29300 (H), PHIL 30100 (H), PHIL 30300 (H), or PHIL 49000 (H)
- Free Elective
Additional Information and Guidelines
Note 1: Foreign Language – Must complete 4 semesters of the same foreign language. Level I Course: Choose from: SPAN 10100, FR 10100, GER 10100, or JPNS 10100; Level II Course: Choose from: SPAN 10200, FR 10200, GER 10200, or JPNS 10200; Level III Course: Choose from: SPAN 20100, FR 20100, GER 20100, or JPNS 20100; Level IV Course: Choose from: SPAN 20200, FR 20200, GER 20200, or JPNS 20200.
Note 2: Additional Math, Statistics, Science or Computer Course - Choose any MA (except MA 11500), STAT, SCI, or CIS course. CIS 20400 is highly recommended to meet general education requirements.
Note 3: Aesthetics course - Choose one from: AD 25500, MUS 25000, ENGL 31900, ENGL 28600, COM 34300, or THTR 20100
Note 4: Philosophy Elective / Advanced Topics in Philosophy - Students must take at least two PHIL 49000 (preferably in semesters 7 and 8).
Note 5: One free elective must be an E X L course.
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