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2005-2006 
    
2005-2006 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy


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Professors: Goldstein, Stell
Associate Professor: Robb (Chair)
Assistant Professors: Griffith, McKeever, Studtmann

Core Requirement


Any philosophy course numbered below 400 counts toward fulfillment of the core requirement in Philosophy and Religion.

Major Requirements


Ten courses in philosophy including 105, 106, 200, 215, 450, and 451 and four additional courses above 106. Majors are strongly advised to complete Philosophy 200 by the end of their sophomore year.

Minor Requirements


Any five courses in philosophy including 105, 106, 200, and one additional course at the 200 level or above. Minors are strongly advised to complete Philosophy 200 by the end of their sophomore year.

Senior Thesis


To be certified for graduation, each major must complete a thesis of acceptable quality on an approved topic. A thesis prospectus, including a partial bibliography, must be submitted to the department and to the thesis advisor by the end of the first week of the fall semester of the senior year. Completion of the thesis is a requirement for Philosophy 450.

Honors


Majors who achieve a 3.2 overall GPA and at least a 3.5 average in philosophy and who complete an honors thesis of high quality may petition the department for the opportunity to defend it orally. Majors who defend their theses with distinction are awarded “Honors in Philosophy.’’ This designation appears on the diploma.

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