Philosophy, Politics, Philosophy and Law Concentration, B.A.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours: 33+

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses

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*PPLW 400 is required for students pursuing the Politics, Philosophy and Law Concentration.

Select a minimum of 3 credit hours in the Value Theory subfield:

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*When topic is approved by the department chair to satisfy the subfield requirement.

Select an additional 18 credit hours in philosophy

12 of which must be taken in courses at or above the 200-level, and at least 9 of these hours must be at or above the 300-level.***

Notes:

*PHIL 240 Jewish Philosophy (3) may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for JWST 240 .

**PHIL 255 Philosophy of Religion (3) may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for RELS 255 .

***No more than six credit hours of PHIL 390 , PHIL 395 , PHIL 398 , PHIL 399 , or PHIL 499 may be taken to satisfy the minimum requirement of nine elective philosophy hours at or above the 300-level.

Politics, Philosophy, and Law Concentration (18 credit hours)

A concentration in Politics, Philosophy, and Law allows focused attention on theoretical issues related to the law. The concentration is jointly administered by the departments of Philosophy and Political Science.

Required Courses:

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*This course will substitute for PHIL 450 or POLI 405 as a major requirement.

Select an additional two courses form the following:

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Additional courses on suitable topics may be approved for credit by the director. Since POLI 320 or POLI 321 is required, PHIL majors will take at least one course in POLI. POLI majors must also take at least one course in PHIL.