Majors

THE PHILOSOPHY MAJOR: Minimal requirements for a major in philosophy are the general College requirements, plus nine courses in philosophy, including PH203, 204, 207, 306, and 375. Three of the remaining four courses must be chosen from 300-level philosophy offerings (PH or PR). At least five of the total courses for the major must be at the 300 level, with at least two at the 300 level taken in the senior year. Courses must total at least thirty credit hours.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL MAJORS: In conjunction with the relevant departments, the Department of Philosophy and Religion offers majors in biology-philosophy, economics-philosophy, English-philosophy, government-philosophy, and history-philosophy. See Interdepartmental Majors.

HONORS: Majors are encouraged to write a thesis in the second semester of their senior year. A grade of A- or better on such a thesis is required for departmental honors.

Courses in religion are offered in the Department of Philosophy and Religion as electives for the entire student body and may count toward a major in religious studies but may not be counted toward a philosophy major.