Philosophy (BA) Honors in Philosophy
Summary
The Honors in Philosophy option provides an enriched experience to the most capable Philosophy majors. Honors students work closely with a Philosophy faculty member to write a thesis in the final year of study. This option is aimed especially at students who plan on further graduate or professional study.Catalog Year
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Program Requirements
Major Common Core
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-04
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Goal Areas: GE-06
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Goal Areas: GE-06
Major Restricted Electives
Cluster 1: History of Philosophy - Choose 3 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Goal Areas: GE-06
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Diverse Cultures: Purple
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Cluster 2: Language, Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Mind - Choose 6 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Diverse Cultures: Purple
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Cluster 3: Philosophy of Science - Choose 6 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-04
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Cluster 4: Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy - Choose 6 Credit(s). At least 3 credits must be 300-400 level. Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-07
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-09, GE-10
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Cluster 5: Aesthetics - Choose 3 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Major Unrestricted Electives
Choose 3 Credit(s). These courses may not also be counted toward the Major Common Core or the Major Restricted Electives
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Diverse Cultures: Purple
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Other Graduation Requirements
Choose 8 credit(s): take one series LanguageHonors Thesis - Choose 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: PHIL 495
Minor
A minor is required. Any minor (outside Philosophy) is acceptable.