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Requirements for the MAJOR in Philosophy
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Note that the requirements below supplement the
University Baccalaureate Degree requirements. Refer to the General Catalog
for this information. You can obtain a copy of the General Catalog at
the University of Utah Bookstore.
The Major in Philosophy calls for a minimum of 36 units of
philosophy coursework that meets the following six requirements:
1. Area Requirement
Students are to take courses from the four Areas in the table below,
in the quantities indicated:
Areas
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Minimum
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Qualified Courses
(COURSE TITLES and DESCRIPTIONS) |
I
Ethics and
Value Theory |
Three
courses |
3011, 3500, 3510, 3520, 3530, 3700,
3710, 3720, 3730, 3800, 3820, 4540,
5130, 5191, 5500, 5510, 5520, 5700
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II
Metaphysics and
Epistemology |
Three
courses |
3012, 3300, 3310, 3350, 3400,
3440, 3600, 5192, 5300,
5350, 5400, 5450, 5480 |
III
History of
Philosophy |
Three
courses |
3013, 3810, 4110, 4120, 4130,
4140, 5040, 5060, 5110,
5120, 5150, 5193, 5360
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IV
Logic and
Formal Methods |
One
course |
3200, 3210, 5200,
5210, 5220, 5230
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The above chart provides a summary view of the courses relevant to all four
of the Areas. For a view of the same requirements that provides also the
names of the courses (and links to course descriptions, follow the link to
course titles and descriptions.
Students elect the particular courses (from each of the above Areas)
that they wish to take. Before taking any 5000-level course, however,
it is strongly recommended that students take at least one 3000- or 4000-level
course from that same Area. Depending on the student's post-graduation plans,
specific courses may be highly recommended. Consult the
TRACKS page for suggestions about courses that will enhance particular professional or
academic profiles.
2. Advanced Course Requirement
At least three courses of the total 36 units must come from the
5000-level (or higher). These advanced courses may at the same time
satisfy the Area Requirement.
3. Senior Seminar Requirement
Majors must take the Senior Seminar, Phil 4010.
Students need not wait till their senior year to take this
course, though it is aimed at advanced majors. The minimum
prerequisites for taking the Senior Seminar are that the student
have already completed at least one course from each of
Areas I, II, and III, in the Area Requirement table above.
Note that the Senior Seminar satisfies the University
Advanced Writing Requirement.
4. Elective Requirement
If meeting the above requirements brings your total to 36 units,
you need not take any further courses in philosophy. Otherwise, an
elective course will be needed to bring the total to 36. Every
philosophy course we offer, at any level (including 1000 level Intro
courses), will satisfy this Elective Requirement.
You may, of course, take many more than just one elective. Doing
so will enhance your philosophical education. Additional electives
will count towards the total number of units needed for the
University Baccalaureate Degree requirements.
5. Grade Requirement
The Grade Requirement has three parts. First, only coursework
taken for a letter grade will contribute to the above requirements;
CR/NC coursework will not count. Second, no individual course
receiving a grade lower than C- will count for any of the above
requirements. Third, the overall grade-point average (GPA) for
courses meeting the above requirements must be at least 2.00.
6. Residence Requirement
Various of the above requirements may, in special cases, and with
approval, be satisfied with transfer credit. Requirements 2 and 3 are
exceptions: in all cases, the Advanced Course Requirement and the
Seminar Requirement must be satisfied by course work completed at the
University of Utah.
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