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Programs of Study

The program in Philosophy is designed to provide the student with a capacity for thinking clearly, a critical attitude, and the ability to reason theoretically.

The major offers the background required for graduate work in philosophy. Those whose primary interests are in other disciplines will find philosophy courses which relate directly to their fields on a theoretical level. Both the minor and double major are especially desirable for their reflective benefits and because of the essentially interdisciplinary nature of philosophy.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the
following specifications: 53
Philosophy: (included in major)
Liberal Studies electives: no courses with PHIL prefix
College: Foreign Language Intermediate Level 0-6

Major: 30
Required courses:
PHIL 221 Symbolic Logic I 3cr
PHIL 222 Ethics 3cr

Controlled Electives: Eight PHIL courses: 24cr
PHIL 324 or 325, and one other from list: 324, 325, 326, and 410. (6cr)
PHIL 324 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 325 Modern Philosophy
PHIL 326 Phenomenology & Existentialism
PHIL 410 Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
PHIL 420 or 421 and one other from list: 330, 420, 421, and 460. (6cr)
PHIL 330 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 420 Metaphysics
PHIL 421 Theory of Knowledge
PHIL 460 Philosophy of Language
Four other PHIL courses (may be from the above lists) (12cr)
Free Electives: 31-37
Total Degree Requirements: 120

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Pre-Law Program

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the
following specifications: 53
Philosophy: (included in major)
Liberal Studies electives: no courses with PHIL prefix
College: Foreign Language Intermediate Level 0-6

Major: 30
Required courses:
PHIL 101 Informal Logic: Methods of Critical Thinking 3cr
PHIL 222 Ethics 3cr

Controlled Electives: Eight PHIL courses: 24cr
PHIL 324 or 325, and one other from list: 324, 325, 326, and 410. (6cr)
PHIL 324 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 325 Modern Philosophy
PHIL 326 Phenomenology & Existentialism
PHIL 410 Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
PHIL 420 or 421, and one other from list: 330, 420, 421, and 460. (6cr)
PHIL 330 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 420 Metaphysics
PHIL 421 Theory of Knowledge
PHIL 460 Philosophy of Language
Four other PHIL courses (may be from the above lists) (12cr)

Other Requirements: Pre-law Interdisciplinary Sequence 15-21
Seven courses, including at least one from each of six areas:
Business: ACCT201, ACCT202, BLAW235
Criminology: CRIM210, CRIM260, CRIM357
Economics: ECON121, ECON122, ECON332
English: ENGL212, ENGL220, ENGL310
History: HIST320, HIST321, HIST346
Political Science: PLSC358, PLSC359, PLSC361
Free Electives: 10-22
Total Degree Requirements: 120

Individually Designed Philosophy Minor 15cr

As a minor, Philosophy has much to offer in helping individuals of various backgrounds better understand the fundamental assumptions of their disciplines. For that reason, the minor in philosophy will be individually designed to meet special career needs and personal interests. Selection of courses will be accomplished through discussions with and approval of the department advisor. Students must expect careful planning in any program approved. For further explanation and suggestions, consult department advisor.

Philosophy Honors Track

The Philosophy Department has an honors track available for its majors. Completion of a special Philosophy seminar, an honors thesis, and an honors senior synthesis course entitles a student to graduate with an Honors Philosophy degree. See the university catalog or department chair for more details.

Philosophy Honors Program
Information and Application
 
  • Philosophy Department
  • Sutton Hall, Room 452
    1011 South Drive
    Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-2310
  • Fax: 724-357-4039
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  • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.