Undergraduate Program in Philosophy
Requirements for Philosophy Majors:
To graduate with a major in philosophy, students must be admitted to the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, declare a philosophy major and meet the following requirements.Philosophy majors must complete a total of at least 54 credits in courses from the Philosophy Department (18 courses), and in so doing must meet the requirements listed below.
Philosophy majors must take Philosophy 104, 105 and 106. This is a year-long survey of the major issues in philosophy. The courses are often during all quarters.
Philosophy majors must take a course in symbolic logic, either 341 or 123. Both are introductory courses, but 341 is more intensive.
Philosophy majors are encouraged to take 341. Students who take 341 will then be prepared to take 342 (but this is not required).
Philosophy majors must take at least 30 credits in philosophy (10 courses) at the 300-level or above. Majors must take at least one course at the 500-level.
Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy:
To graduate with a minor in philosophy, students must satisfy the following requirements:
A total of at least 30 credits in philosophy (10 courses).
Philosophy 104, 105, and 106.
A course in logic, either 123 or 341. See comments above.
15 credits (5 courses) at the 300-level or above.
Here is the a general checklist of requirements in Arts and Sciences: A&S Checklist
Here is a checklist of requirements for the Philosophy Major and the Philosophy Minor: Philosophy Checklist.
Please note: Courses from outside the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences will be accepted toward the philosophy major only if the use of these courses is approved in advance by the undergraduate director.
If you plan to major or minor in philosophy, be sure to make an appointment with the Philosophy Department's Director of Undergraduate Studies.
For more information, contact:
Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Prof. Robert W. Faaborg, (513) 556-6338
email: robert.faaborg@uc.edu
