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Philosophy Interdisciplinary

General

Program Title

Philosophy Interdisciplinary

Degree Designation

BA

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

Philosophy promotes critical thinking, a greater self-understanding (in the form of encouraging students to develop their own views and gain an awareness of their intellectual heritage), and intellectual integrity (including respect for others and their viewpoints). Many of the skills instilled by the study of philosophy, such as analytical thinking, clarity, abstract thinking, and writing skills, are useful in preparing students for the workplace as well as for academics: philosophy students score higher on the GRE, LSAT and GMAT than almost any other major. But the spirit of inquiry into ourselves, our human condition, and our relationship to the rest of the world also serves all students well in developing life-long learning habits and a mature understanding of themselves and their responsibilities as persons and citizens.

Department/Unit(s)

A00022

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

High School / GED

Required GPA for graduation

2

Number of credits in program

36

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Notes
These majors require either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor.
Students may substitute HONS courses as electives with permission of adviser.

Program Requirements
21 credits: PHIL 251, PHIL 252, PHIL 301, PHIL 302, PHIL 303, PHIL 304, PHIL 451.

Electives
Select 15 credits: PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 221, PHIL 222, PHIL 251, PHIL 252, PHIL 301, PHIL 302, PHIL 303, PHIL 304, PHIL 321, PHIL 322, PHIL 323, PHIL 324, PHIL 325, PHIL 326, PHIL 327, PHIL 328, PHIL 329 PHIL 411, PHIL 451, PHIL 481, PHIL 482, PHIL 484; up to four non-philosophy courses may be substituted.

Students fulfill the University's Upper Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing PHIL 451 with a
grade of "C" or better.

Simple Requisites

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Select 3 credits of PHIL courses at the 100-, 200-, 300- or 400-levels.
Select 6 credits of PHIL courses at 200-, 300- or 400-levels.
Select 9 credits of PHIL courses at the 300- or 400-levels.
Up to 9 credits of the 18 credits above may be non-PHIL courses with approval of advisor.

Earn a minimum grade of C in the following:

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

A. Coherent comprehension of content

Outcome

Explain views of major philosophers of the main historical periods (Ancient / Medieval, Modern and Contemporary) and / or describe relationships such as distinctions, similarities, indebtedness and other connections among them.

Outcome

Explain representative major issues and theories in ethics.

Outcome

Explain representative basic metaphysical issues and theories.

Outcome

Explain representative major epistemological issues and theories.

Outcome

Explain representative fundamental concepts of logic.

Outcome

B. Thinking skills that philosophy is particularly suited to developing

Outcome

Engage in and critically analyze arguments.

Outcome

Evaluate and respond to criticism of arguments.

Outcome

Exhibit intellectual autonomy.

Outcome

C. Philosophical Writing:

Outcome

Has a philosophical thesis

Outcome

Exhibits proper structure and organization

Outcome

Responds to readers’ needs

Outcome

Exhibits proper use of transitions

Outcome

Exhibits proper use of sources

Outcome

Expresses philosophical argumentation

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

1864

Program Code

337