Students who pursue a Philosophy degree can choose from one of three tracks: Philosophy; Applied Ethics; and Law. The Philosophy Track aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in philosophy and to enable students to develop their own philosophical interests. This track is designed for students who are considering graduate work in Philosophy or another Humanities subjects. The Applied Ethics Track emphasizes courses in applied and professional ethics, for example, Biomedical Ethics and Environmental Ethics. The Applied Ethics track is intended for people who intend to pursue a graduate degree in programs that specialize in applied ethics, or who are seeking careers in the non-profit sector, public administration, healthcare professions or governmental service. The Law Track focuses on the intersection of law and moralilty and is designed for students who are considering going to Law School or a career in Government or Local Administration.

Philosophy Major Requirements:

In addtiion to all General University, General Education and College of Arts and Sciences requirements, a student must fulfill these requirements:

1. Complete the following core courses (15 credits):

PHIL A101 Introduction to Logic
PHIL A201 Introduction to Philoosphy
PHIL A211 History of Philosopohy I
PHIL A212 History of Philosophy II
PHIL A301 Introduction to Ethics

2. Choose one of the following tracks:

Philosophy Track

Applied Ethics: Complete 1 course from the following (3 credits):
PHIL A302 Biomedical Ethics
PHIL A303 Environmental Ethics
PHIL A304 Business Ethics
PHIL A405 Professional Ethics

Philosophical Problems: Complete 1 course from each of the following two groups (6 credits):
Group A:
PHIL A309 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL A317 Metaphysics

Group B:
PHIL A318 Epistemology
PHIL A421 Philosophy of the Sciences

Topics in Philosophy: Complete 1 course from the following (3 credits):
PHIL A313 Eastern Philosophy and Religion
PHIL A314 Western Religion
PHIL A401 Aesthetics
PHIL A406 Philosophy of Law
PHIL A415 Feminist Philosophy

Complete the following 3 courses (9 credits):
PHIL A423 Advanced Ethical Theory
PHIL A490 Topics in Contemporary Philosophy
PHIL A492 Seminar on an Enduring Philosophers

Total: 21 credits

Law Track

Professional Ethics Complete the following (3 credits):
PHIL A405 Professional Ethics

Philosophical Foundations of the Law Complete all of the following courses (18 credits):
PHIL A406 Philosophy of Law
PHIL A423 Advanced Ethical Theory
JUST A250 Development of Law
PS/JUST A343 Constitional Law
PS A332 History of Political Philosophy I: Classical
PS A333 History of Political Philosophy II: Modern

Total: 21 credits

Applied Ethics Track

Professional Ethics: Complete the following (3 credits):
PHIL A405 Professional Ethics

Applied Ethics Complete 2 courses from the following (6 credits):
PHIL A302 Biomedical Ethics
PHIL A303 Environmental Ethics
PHIL A304 Business Ethics
PHIL A406 Philosophy of Law
PHIL A415 Feminist Philosophy

Complete the following 3 courses (9 credits):
PHIL A423 Advanced Ethical Theory
PHIL A490 Topics in Contemporary Philosophy
PHIL A495 Service Learning in Applied Ethics

Total: 18 credits

3. A total of 120 credits is required for the degree of which 42 credits must be upper division.