Degree Options

Credential Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

10 philosophy courses, eight of which must be at the 200 level or above. Must include:

  • PHIL 203 and PHIL 201 (History of Ancient and Modern Philosophy)
  • One course at the 200 level or above in value theory (such as Ethics or Political Philosophy)
  • One course at the 200 level or above in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, or philosophy of science
  • One course in logic (PHIL 150, PHIL 250, or PHIL 350)
  • One seminar at the 500-600 level
Philosophy Minor

5 philosophy courses (no more than two below the 200 level). Select courses based on your interest.
Certificate in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

6 total courses:

  • Required Gateway Course: Prisoners Dilemma and Distributed Justice (ECON 361, PHIL 246, POLISCI 331)
  • 4 Electives: two courses in one discipline (your "concentration" in the Certificate) and one in each of the remaining two PPE disciplines
  • Required Senior Capstone seminar (ECON 386, PHIL 465, POLISCI 449)