B.A. in Philosophy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture requirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| PHI 190 | Logic 1 | 3 |
| PHI 270 | History of Ancient Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHI 272 | History of Modern Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHI 355 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 412 | Ethical Theories | 3 |
| Choose one of the following philosophy courses: | 3 | |
| Yoga, Karma, and Buddha | ||
| Yin-Yang, Dao, and Zen | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| PHI 499 | Philosophical Concepts and Systems 3 | 3 |
| Philosophy Electives 2 | ||
| Select 3 PHI elective courses. | 9 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 18-33 credits in electives to reach the required 120 credits for the B.A. | 18-33 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
100- and 200-level courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.
- 2
Cannot use the following Religious Studies courses to fulfill these electives: PHI 102, PHI 130, PHI 206, PHI 220, PHI 310, or PHI 390.
- 3
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.A. in Philosophy to M.A. in Philosophy Program
B.A. in Philosophy students are required to take 30 credits of major requirements and philosophy electives. To be considered for the accelerated program, students must have completed 75 credits with a minimum of 18 philosophy credits. Students must have earned at least a B in all philosophy courses, and must provide one letter of recommendation from a WCU philosophy faculty member. Students in the accelerated BA/MA program will fulfill the 30 credits of the undergraduate major with up to 12 graduate credits. Options are indicated below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| PHI 190 | Logic | 3 |
| or PHI 536 | Symbolic Logic | |
| PHI 412 | Ethical Theories | 3 |
| or PHI 512 | Ethical Theories | |
| PHI 501 | Graduate Proseminar (Required. Offered only in the fall. This course must be taken in the first fall term in the accelerated program.) | 3 |
| You may choose the following course for the non-Western canon B.A. requirement (not to be confused with Gen Ed Diverse Communities course) if you have not taken PHI 204, PHI 205 or PHI 405: | 3 | |
| Asian Philosophy | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| PHI 499 | Philosophical Concepts and Systems | 3 |
| or PHI 599 | ||
| Electives (not to exceed 12 graduate level credits, including above): | ||
| Choose from the following: | 9 | |
| Aesthetic Theories | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Existentialism | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Epistemology | ||
| Symbolic Logic (unless used above) | ||
| Religion and Ecology | ||
| Philosophy of Human Rights | ||
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal regularly. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PHI 100 or PHI 101 |
Creating Meaning or World Philosophies |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHI 190 | Logic | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHI 270 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI XXX | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language 201 | 3 | |
or Culture Cluster |
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| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHI 272 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Foreign Language 202 | 3 | |
or Culture Cluster |
||
| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHI XXX | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Culture Cluster (if needed) | 3 | |
or Free Elective |
||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHI 350 | Philosophical Topics: 20th Century and Beyond | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHI 412 | Ethical Theories | 3 |
| PHI XXX | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHI 499 | Philosophical Concepts and Systems | 3 |
| PHI XXX | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
