Philosophy B.A. Program Requirements

Philosophy majors have the option of focusing on one or more specialized subject areas by declaring any of the following approved tracks and taking four courses within the track, or they may take any other combination of required and elective PH courses that fulfills the major requirements.

The Ethical Theory and Practice track provides knowledge of major ethical theories and develops skill in applying ethical concepts and decision-making to personal lives and professional careers. This track is ideal for students interested in learning how to engage with and address complex ethical issues that we confront in all areas of life, as well as those who plan to pursue careers in biomedical ethics, cyberethics, environmental ethics and sustainability, or business ethics and compliance.

The Law, Politics, and Social Justice track provides knowledge of the foundations and principles of our social, political, and legal systems, develops skill in applying concepts to address issues and tools to solve problems that arise in these contexts. This track is ideal for students who plan to pursue careers in law, government or public policy.

The Science, Technology, and Society track examines the scientific approach to understanding the world and the impacts of science and technology on individuals, society and the natural world. This track is ideal for students who plan to pursue careers in science or technology policy.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core Requirements. All students also must fulfill Liberal Arts Core and University requirements, and some of the following courses may also satisfy those requirements.

PH 100	Exploring Philosophy *	3
	OR
PH 102	Exploring Philosophy Through Ancient Wisdom *
	OR
PH 103	Exploring Philosophy Through Science Fiction *
PH 300	Modern Logic *	3
PH 400	Internship	3
PH 422	Senior Seminar *	3

MAJOR ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) credits in philosophy electives.

Four courses from an approved track or four (4) PH courses from the 200 level or higher.

Ethical Theory and Practice track

PH 303	Animals, the Environment, and Ethics *	3
PH 305	Business Ethics *	3
PH 305SL	Business Ethics *	3
PH 309	Ethical Theory *	3
PH 311	Biomedical Ethics *	3
PH 313	Cyberethics *	3

Law, Politics and Social Justice track

PH 300	Modern Logic *	3
PH 301	Social and Political Philosophy *	3
PH 302	Comparative Social and Political Philosophy	3
PH 307	Philosophy of Law *	3
PH 309	Ethical Theory *	3

Science, Technology, and Society track

PH 230	Mind, Brains, and Machines *	3
PH 250	Science, Technology and Society *	3
PH 303	Animals, the Environment, and Ethics *	3
PH 313	Cyberethics *	3