This four-year plan serves as a sample to provide students with a clear path to graduation. A student’s path may differ from this example. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor each semester to ensure appropriate course selection.
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy
Fall
Course |
Credits |
PHL 102: Introduction to Ethics (H) |
3 |
PHL 104: Critical Thinking (H) |
3 |
ENG 112: English Composition (Q) |
3 |
Gen Ed: Mathematics (M) |
3 |
Gen Ed: Fine Arts (F) |
3 |
GEP 100: Academic Planning Seminar |
1 |
Total |
16 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
PHL.202: Introduction to Logic |
3 |
Philosophy Elective: Upper- or lower-division |
3 |
Gen Ed: Foreign Language (R) |
3 |
Gen Ed: Oral Communication (Y) |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Fall
Course |
Credits |
Philosophy Elective: Upper- or lower-division |
3 |
Gen Ed: Perspectives on Gender (W) |
3 |
Gen Ed: US History & Civic Engage. (V) |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
Philosophy Elective: Upper-division |
3 |
Gen Ed: Natural Science with Lab (L) |
4 |
Gen Ed: Diversity, DEIS (D) |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
16 |
Fall
Course |
Credits |
PHL 304: Ancient Philosophy |
3 |
Gen Ed: Social Science (S) |
3 |
Gen Ed: World History & Global Aware (O) |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
PHL 305: Modern Philosophy |
3 |
Gen Ed: Social Science (S) |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Fall
Course |
Credits |
Philosophy Elective: Upper-division |
3 |
Ged Ed: Contemporary Issues (I) |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring
Course |
Credits |
PHL 396/491: Capstone seminar |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Free Elective towards degree total |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Lower-division Electives
Course |
Credits |
PHL 101: Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
PHL 103: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
PHL 203: Political Thought |
3 |
Upper-division Electives
Course |
Credits |
PHL 320: Philosophy of Science |
3 |
PHL 321: Medical Ethics |
3 |
PHL 323: Epistemology |
3 |
PHL 326: Political Philosophy |
3 |
PHL 329: Philosophy and Evolution |
3 |
PHL 332: Death and Dying |
3 |
PHL 333: Metaphysics |
3 |
PHL 342: Business Ethics |
3 |
PHL 345: Ethical Theory |
3 |
PHL 352: Philosophy of Mind |
3 |
PHL 360: Philosophy of Sport, Play and Exercise |
3 |
PHL 362: Women in Western Political Thought |
3 |
PHL 439: Practicum in Teaching Philosophy |
3 |
PHL 460: Ethics of Sports |
3 |