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2006-2007 
    
2006-2007 [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. Completion of the thesis is a requirement for Philosophy 450.

Honors


Majors who maintain through the end of the senior year at least a 3.2 overall average and at least a 3.5 average in philosophy, and who receive at least an A- in PHI 495 are awarded “Honors in Philosophy”.

Majors who maintain through the end of the senior year at least a 3.5 overall average and at least a 3.75 average in philosophy, and who receive an A in PHI 495 are awarded “High Honors in Philosophy”.

 

 

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