Program Description

Requirements for major in Philosophy

Core Courses (2 Courses)

  • PHIL 150 and any higher number Philosophy course - 6 hours
  • History of Philosophy (3 Courses): PHIL 304, 306, and one more elective (PHIL 305, 307, 308, or 309) - 9 hours
  • Logic and Argument (PHIL 210) - 3 hours

Electives (Any 3 Philosophy Courses) - 9 hours

  • Studies in Philosophical Text - (PHIL 355-360) - 3 hours
  • PHIL 390 Senior Seminar - 3 hours

Total for Major is 33 semester hours
Students are required to submit and present a senior philosophy paper in their senior year.

Requirements for Minor in Philosophy

Core Courses (2 Courses)

  • PHIL 150 and any higher number Philosophy course - 6 hours
  • History of Philosophy (PHIL 304 or 306) - 3 hours

Electives (Any 3 Philosophy Courses) - 9 hours

Total for Minor is 18 semester hours

Contact Us

Dr. Thomas Thorp, Department Chair
Room: N404, Warde Academic Center
Phone: (773) 298-3442
Email: thorp@sxu.edu


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