The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements. For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan for this 11 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 |
1 course at the 100 or 200 level |
Sophomore |
Ancient Philosophy (PHIL 285) |
Early
Modern Phil. (PHIL 302) |
Any 1 philosophy courses, but consider:
- either Crit. Reasoning (PHIL 205) or Logic (Phil 245)
- one required ethics course
|
Junior |
Late Modern Phil. (PHIL 306) |
Any 300 level course |
Any 2 philosophy courses, including, if not previously completed:
- either Crit. Reasoning (PHIL 205) or Logic (Phil 245)
- one required ethics course
|
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 2-3 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 11 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 |
Ancient Philosophy (PHIL 285) |
Early Modern Phil. (PHIL 302) |
Any 2 philosophy courses, but consider:
- Either Crit. Reasoning (PHIL 205) or Logic (Phil 245)
- one required ethics course
|
Junior |
Late Modern Phil. (PHIL 306) |
Any 300 level course |
Any 2 philosophy courses, including, if not previously completed:
- either Crit. Reasoning (PHIL 205) or Logic (Phil 245)
- one required ethics course
|
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 2-3 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 closed with your advisor in choosing courses.
- It is recommended to take Ancient Philosophy (PHIL 285), Early Modern Phil. (PHIL 302) and Late
Modern Phil. (PHIL 306) in sequence if possible.
- Generally, the logic and ethics courses should be taken before your senior year.
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.