Philosophy, B.A.

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1	Philosophy, B.A.
2	College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
3	Department of Philosophy
4	Catalog Year: 2024-2025
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6	This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
7	The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610, ACT English 16-27, or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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9	Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
10	Philosophy Elective 1 of 3	4	C	Multiple	Prerequisite varies with choice	PHL 1100 suggested for G.E. Western Civilization. Major and general education course
11	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
12	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
13	WRT 1050 - Composition I	4	C	Elective	WRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher or placement	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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15	Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
16	Philosophy Elective 2 of 3	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	PHL 1300 suggested
17	PHL 1070 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic or PHL 3000 - Advanced Symbolic Logic	4	C	Major	PHL 3000: PHL 1000 or PHL 1070 or CSI 1300 or MTH 0662 or equivalent	PHL 1070 suggested for G.E. Formal Reasoning. PHL 3000: Offered every other year; PHL 3000 recommended for those considering graduate work in philosophy
18	WRT 1060 - Composition II	4	C	General Education	WRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placement	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
19	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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21	Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
22	Western Philosophy Elective 1 of 2	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Options are PHL 2200, PHL 2210, or PHL 2220. Consult catalog or adviser.
23	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
24	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
25	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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27	Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
28	Western Philosophy Elective 2 of 2	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Options are PHL 2200, PHL 2210, or PHL 2220. Consult catalog or adviser.
29	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
30	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
31	General Education Category	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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33	Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
34	Ethics, Law, or Political Philosophy Elective 1 of 2	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Options: PHL 3120, 3300, 3310, 3500, 3510, 3520, 3600, 3610, 3620, 3630, or 3880. Consult catalog or adviser.
35	Religious, Scientific or Modern Philosophy Elective 1 of 2	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Options: PHL 3100, 3150, 3210, 3400, 3410, 3420, 3700, 3710, 3720, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830, or 4100. Consult catalog or academic adviser.
36	CAS Exploratory	4	Passing	Exploratory	Prerequisite varies with choice	See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
37	General Education Category or Elective	4	Passing	General Education	Prerequisite varies with choice	See catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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39	Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
40	Philosophy Elective 3 of 3	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Must be 3000 level or above. Consult with adviser.
41	CAS Exploratory	4	Passing	Exploratory	Prerequisite varies with choice	See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
42	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
43	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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45	Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
46	Ethics, Law or Political Philosophy Elective 2 of 2	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Options: PHL 3120, 3300, 3310, 3500, 3510, 3520, 3600, 3610, 3620, 3630, or 3880. Consult catalog or adviser.
47	Religious, Scientific or Modern Philosophy Elective 2 of 2	4	C	Major	Prerequisite varies with choice	Options: PHL 3100, 3150, 3210, 3400, 3410, 3420, 3700, 3710, 3720, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830, or 4100. Consult catalog or academic adviser.
48	CAS Exploratory	4	Passing	Exploratory	Prerequisite varies with choice	See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
49	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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51	Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and Title	Minimum Credits	Minimum Grade	Course Type	Prerequisites	Notes
52	PHL 4970 - Seminar on a Philosophical Topic	4	C	Major	28 credits in philosophy or permission of instructor	Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone course in the major. Offered in winter only.
53	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
54	Elective	4	Passing	Elective	Prerequisite varies with choice	"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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56	Sample Schedule Notes:
57	The SAT placement score is based on tests taken after March 2016. For tests taken prior to March 2016, consult with adviser on requirements.
58	Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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60	CAS Exploratory Requirement
61	In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
62	A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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64	Degree Requirements	Credits	Note
65	General Education	32	Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
66	Diversity	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
67	WIM/WIGE/Capstone	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
68	CAS Exploratory Requirement	12
69	Major	44
70	Electives	36
71	Total Credits:	124
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