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The Philosophy Major can be acquired in two easy steps:
Step One: Declare a Philosophy Major in the CLAS Office (above the ticket office) in Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Step Two: Take 10 courses in Philosophy and/or Religious Studies. Choose from:
| Philosophy Core - 12 hours (All Required Classes) | |
|---|---|
| PHI 1900G | Logical and Critical Reasoning (online or on campus) |
| PHI 2000 | Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 3260 | Modern Philosophy |
| PHI 4480 | Philosophy Seminar |
| General Education - 3 hours (Pick at least 1 Course) | |
|---|---|
| PHI 1000G | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 1090G | God, Freedom, Knowledge and Values, Honors |
| RLS1200G | Introduction to Religious Studies |
| RLS1290G | Introduction to Religious Studies, Honors |
| PHI 2500G | The Good Life Introduction to Ethics |
| PHI 2590G | The Good Life Introduction to Ethics, Honors |
| PHI 3050G | Social and Political Philosophy |
| PHI 3100G | Cultural Foundations I |
| PHI 3110G | Cultural Foundations II |
| PHI 3050G | Social and Political Philosophy |
| Electives - 15 hours (At least 6 hours must be from courses numbered 3000 or above ) | |
|---|---|
| PHI 3030 | Science and Human Values |
| PHI 3040 | Philosophy of Art |
| PHI 3070 | Philosophy of Law |
| PHI 3080 | Medical Ethics |
| PHI 3500 | Metaphysics |
| PHI 3520 | Necessity, Possibility and Existence |
| PHI 3540 | Philosophy of Mind |
| PHI 3020 | Ethics |
| PHI 3720 | Theory of Knowledge |
| PHI 3780 | Philosophy of Science |
| PHI 2010 | Eastern Philosophies |
| PHI 3310 | Indian Philosophy |
| PHI 3320 | Chinese Philosophy |
| PHI 3680 | Buddhism |
| PHI 3012 | Philosophy of Sex and Love |
| PHI 3220 | Medieval Philosophy |
| PHI 3600 | Philosophy of Religion |
| PHI 3800 | Phenomenology and Existentialism |
Note: Philosophy 3980 (Special Topics) and 4400 (Independent Study) may count in satisfaction of any of the above components with permission of the department chair and may be repeated once.
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