Course Planning

Philosophy Major - Planning

Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this overview of the Academic Program and refer to the Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan for this 10 course major. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

One or more required courses at the 100 or 200 level

Sophomore

One or more required courses

One or more required courses

Junior

Co-Op Experience or

one or more required courses

Co-Op Experience or

one or more required courses

Senior

Capstone course, one of the following:

  • Senior Seminar (PHIL 487) or
  • Senior Thesis (PHIL 497) - if approved by Philosophy Department to do a significant undergraduate research project.

Any additional philosophy courses at the 300- or 400- level necessary to complete the major.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this 10 course major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

-

Sophomore

One or more required courses at the 200 level

One or more required courses

Junior

Co-Op Experience or

one or more required courses

Co-Op Experience or

one or more required courses

Senior

Capstone course, one of the following:

  • Senior Seminar (PHIL 487) or
  • Senior Thesis (PHIL 497) - if approved by Philosophy Department to do a significant undergraduate research project.

Any additional philosophy courses at the 300- or 400- level necessary to complete the major.

Planning Recommendations:

The degree path for Philosophy is quite flexible. Please work closely with your advisor in choosing courses. 

Capstone Planning:

There are two choices for the capstone: Senior Seminar (PHIL 487) or Senior Thesis (PHIL 497). Please discuss your options with your major advisor during your junior year.