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2021-2022 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts
Curriculum 0701 Requirements

Suggested Semester Plan: Program Pathway   

General Education Requirements

Students must meet requirements for general education; see The Cardinal Core Curriculum  for details. Certain courses that fulfill major or cognate requirements may also apply to general education.

Major Departmental Requirements 38 Credits

Foundations in Critical Reasoning (3 cr.)

Foundations in Argumentative Writing (9 cr.)

Ethical Reasoning (15 cr.)

Philosophy Electives (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

Career Preparation (1 cr.)

Advanced Writing in Philosophy (4 cr.)

Electives 48-49 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

  1. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
  2. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements .