Philosophy Bachelor of Arts
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.
Required courses:
One logic course
| PHIL 116 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| or | |
| PHIL 301 | Intermediate Deductive Logic | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
One history of philosophy course
| PHIL 222 | The Greek Way | 3 |
| or | |
| PHIL 223 | Roman Philosophy | 3 |
| or | |
| PHIL 224 | Medieval Thought | 3 |
| or | |
| PHIL 226 | The Age of Reason and Its Legacy | 3 |
| or | |
| PHIL 432 | The Age of Analysis: Philosophy Since 1900 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
One capstone course
| PHIL 477 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
A Model Program would include the following (in addition to the required courses listed above):
NOTE: Plus related philosophy courses and PHIL 477 capstone experience. Seniors are strongly urged to take an additional seminar.
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.
Total Credit Hours: 21
Students should consult the department for current offerings in the above areas. All waivers of requirements must be approved by the chairperson.