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Undergraduate Course Requirements for a Major in Philosophy
2006-2007
In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the philosophy major must take a minimum of 56 credits in philosophy courses. Specific requirements are:
- PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy (4 credits)
- PHL 300 Philosophical Methods and Concepts (4 credits)
- PHL 301, 302 History of Philosophy (8 credits)
- PHL 308 Elementary Ethics (4 credits)
- PHL 324 Introduction to Formal Logic I (4 credits)
- Two courses taken from the following (historical/classical figures): PHL 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 425, 451 (8 credits)
- Four courses taken from PHL 423, 424, 432, 433, 445, 446, 470, 471, 474 (16 credits)
- Philosophy electives (8 credits)
- Total = 56 credits
A maximum of 8 credits of philosophy taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) is acceptable toward fulfilling department major requirements.
Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy
To earn a minor in philosophy a student must complete 28 credits (8 credits must be taken in residence at PSU), to include the following:
- PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy (4 credits)
- PHL 301, 302 History of Philosophy (8 credits)
- PHL 308 Elementary Ethics (4 credits)
- Philosophy electives (to include a minimum of 8 credits in upper-division courses) (12 credits)
- Total = 28 credits
A maximum of 4 credits of philosophy taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) are acceptable toward fulfilling department minor requirements.
Guidelines for Philosophy Honors Option
The Philosophy Department's honors option is designed to challenge and
enrich the educational experience of superior philosophy majors and,
with a successful completion, recognize and honor their achievements.
The requirements to qualify for departmental honors include: an accepted
honors application; at least Junior standing; completion of at least 20
credits of philosophy (including at least one 400-level course); minimum
GPA of 3.5 in philosophy courses; writing sample.
In addition to the completion of at least 60 credits in philosophy and a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in philosophy courses at graduation, the student must
complete the Honors Seminar (Phl 485) and Honors Thesis (Phl 403) with
receipt of A- or above in both courses.
For further details on requirements, expectations, and for an
application, please contact the department office at 503-725-3524.
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