Philosophy Bachelor of Arts degree
Graduates with a major in Philosophy typically go on to careers in areas such as law, business, public service, teaching and creative writing.
The Fredonia Philosophical Society is a student-initiated club organized for the purpose of holding extracurricular discussions of a wide range of philosophical topics. The Fredonia Philosophical Society and the Department of Philosophy co-sponsor external speakers of general interest. All meetings are open to the entire campus and the public.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy
Thirty (30) credit hours in philosophy, at least 18 credit hours of which are in courses numbered 300 or above.
Students are required to take:
One logic course
| PHIL 116 | Introduction to Deductive Logic | 3 |
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| PHIL 301 | Intermediate Deductive Logic | 3 |
One history of philosophy course
One capstone course
PHIL 477: Required for first-year students who enter in or after Fall 2007, and transfer students who enter in or after Fall 2009.
A Model Program would include:
Plus related philosophy courses and PHIL 477 capstone experience.
Seniors are strongly urged to take an additional seminar:
Students should consult the department for current offerings in the above areas. All waivers of requirements must be approved by the chairperson.