Department of Philosophy

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Undergraduate Study

Saunders muralPhilosophy is an open inquiry that goes beyond looking up answers in a book. It involves the disciplined examination of our most comprehensive goals, standards, and criteria. The study of philosophy provides an excellent foundation for careers in law, journalism, and management which require clear, precise, and disciplined thought and uses of language.
  • Undergraduate Major   ( 2 Articles )
    Students must complete 30 credit hours (18 required, 12 elective) which, with the exception of PHIL 110 or PHIL 111 must be above the 100-level.
  • Undergraduate Minor   ( 1 Article )
    Students must choose to concentrate in one of the following five areas by taking three courses (9 credit hours) from one of the five lists below and to take two more courses(above 100-level) as electives for a total of 15 credit hours.