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2013-2014 University Catalog
Philosophy, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-PHIL
Web: philosophy.gmu.edu
The degree program in philosophy covers the major issues and areas in philosophy and serves the needs of students who wish to pursue graduate studies in philosophy or emphasize philosophy while acquiring a broad liberal arts education. Students can use this major as preparation for such professions as law or government service, or complement other interests by taking a double major in philosophy and a related field of study.
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program. See Philosophy, BA/Philosophy, Accelerated MA for specific requirements.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Philosophy .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see Academic Policies . |
Degree Requirements
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees , including university general education requirements. Students pursuing a BA in philosophy must complete additional college requirements for the BA degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students pursuing this degree must complete at least 33 credits in philosophy earning a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. At least 21 credits must be at the 300 level or above, including at least 6 credits at the 400 level or above. No course may be used to fulfill more than one requirement. BA in Philosophy with no Concentration
One course (3 credits) in logic chosen from:
Two courses (6 credits) in history of philosophy
One course (3 credits) in the analytic tradition chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. One course (3 credits) in the continental tradition chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. One course (3 credits) in ethics and social and political philosophy chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. Five elective courses (15 credits) in philosophy
Students choose electives from any philosophy courses including those listed above that are not used to meet another requirement. ▲ Concentration in Philosophy and Law (PHLW)
The concentration in philosophy and law offers philosophy majors the opportunity to focus their study of philosophy in a way that prepares them for the study of the law.
In addition to the specific courses listed below, other relevant courses may be applied to the requirements for this concentration with prior written approval of the undergraduate director. One course (3 credits) in logic chosen from:
Two core courses (6 credits) in history of philosophy
One course (3 credits) in the analytic tradition chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. One course (3 credits) in the continental tradition chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. One course (3 credits) in philosophy and law
Two courses (6 credits) chosen from:
Three elective courses in philosophy (9 credits)
Students choose electives from any philosophy courses including those listed above that are not used to meet another requirement. ▲ Concentration in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
This is a high credit concentration for students interested in a program that explores the interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, political science, and economics.
Students pursuing this concentration like all students pursuing a BA in philosophy, must complete at least 33 credits in philosophy earning a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. No course may be used to fulfill more than one requirement. In addition to the specific courses listed below, other relevant courses may be applied to the requirements for this concentration with prior written approval of the undergraduate director. One course (3 credits) in logic chosen from:
Two courses (6 credits) in history of philosophy
One course (3 credits) in the analytic tradition chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 , or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. One course (3 credits) in the continental tradition chosen from:
When the subject matter is appropriate and with the prior written approval of the undergraduate director, PHIL 391 , PHIL 421 or PHIL 425 may be used to fulfill this requirement. Required courses for concentration (39 credits)
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. All senior seminars in philosophy are writing intensive. Philosophy majors should consult the undergraduate director for other courses that can be taken to fulfill this requirement. |
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