Philosophy

Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts

Philosophy is the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Courses demonstrate both the theoretical and the practical aspects of the Western philosophical tradition. The degree program provides students with a solid background for further studies--especially in Church ministry, ethics, and law.

• Philosophy Course Descriptions

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Requirements for a B.A. in Philosophy

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
Select three courses from the following:	12*
PHL 250 History of Ancient Philosophy (4)		ENG 101-102 or 110-111
PHL 251 History of Medieval Philosophy (4)		ENG 101-102 or 110-111
PHL 252 History of Modern Philosophy (4)		ENG 101-102 or 110-111
PHL 253 History of Contemporary Philosophy (4)		ENG 101-102 or 110-111
Select one course from the following:	4*
PHL 340 Epistemology (4)		ENG 102 or 111; IDS 179, One course not PHL 101
PHL 345 Metaphysics (4)		ENG 102 or 111; IDS 179, One course not PHL 101
PHL electives - No more than eight credits may be at the 100 level.	16*	See course descriptions
Total Credits Required	32
*used to calculate the Major GPA

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Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
Credits in Philosophy - no more than 8 credits may be at the 100 level	20	See course descriptions
Total Credits Required	20

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Requirements for a Minor in Applied Ethics

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
Select one from the following	4
PHL 109 Issues in Philosophy (4)
PHL 110 Wisdom and the Web (4)
PHL 206 Philosophy of the Person	4
PHL 242 Applied Ethics (4)	4
PHL 348b TS: Bioethics (4)	4	ENG 101-102 or 110-111
THL 235 Christian Morality	4
Select four credits from the following:	4
ACT 430 Auditing & Assurance Service (2)		ACT 320 or consent of instructor
BUS 345 Business & Employment Law (2)
ESS 228 Ecology & Environmental Issues (4)		BIO 107 or 112
POL 258 Environmental Issues: Values for 21st C. (4)
POL 278 Peace & Justice: Catholic Social Teaching (4)
POL 346 Civil Rights, Civil Liberties (4)
Total Credits Required	24