Philosophy, B.A.

The graduation requirements are listed below. In addition, students select free electives to reach 120 credits overall required for the degree.  The department website provides an overview of the program, admission requirements for the major (when applicable), faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/philosophy/programs.  

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (46 Credits)

All bachelor’s degree programs include liberal education (LEP) and writing (W) course requirements. To review more detailed information, please visit General Education (LEP) Degree Requirements.   

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (33 Credits)

(*) When up to three courses in the major/cognate may also satisfy LEP requirements, they are recommended below; only two courses within Explorations (T2) may be fulfilled by courses in the same subject.  

PHI 215 – Logic and Scientific Reasoning
PHI 296 – Ancient Philosophy (T2TP)*
PHI 297 – Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 306 – The Age of Reason
PHI 307 – 19th Century Philosophy: Fichte to Bradley
PHI 490 – Philosophy Seminar

Select one from:
PHI 408 – Existentialism
PHI 420 – American Philosophy
PHI 480 – 20th Century Analytic Philosophy

Select an additional 12 credits of PHI in consultation with a departmental advisor. May not include PHI 100, and may not include more than 6 credits at the 100/200 level.