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PHIL BA - Philosophy

Program Overview

Program Description

Philosophy covers a wide range of historical periods and fields. The BA program in philosophy is intended to acquaint students with some of the classic texts of the discipline and with the different areas of inquiry, as well as to train students in rigorous methods of argument. In addition to the standard major, the department offers two tracks. The intensive track option is for qualified students interested in small group discussions of major philosophical problems and texts. The option in philosophy and allied fields is designed for students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary program involving philosophy and some other field. All three options are described in the next section.

Department(s)

Program Level

Undergraduate

Program Code

PHIL BA

Learning Outcomes

Name

PHIL01

Objective

Become acquainted with classic philosophical texts and areas of inquiry

Name

PHIL01

Objective

Become familiar with rigorous methods of philosophical argument

Program Map

Semester 1 (Freshman Year)

Total Credits: 13

Course CodeCourse NameCredits
Intro To Economics3
Principles Of Microeconomics3
Multivariable Calculus3
Econometrics4
Semester 2 (Freshman Year)

Total Credits: 12

Course CodeCourse NameCredits
Linear Algebra3
Principles Of Macroeconomics3
Analytic Geometry3
Applied Econometrics3
Semester 3 (Sopohmore Year)

Total Credits: 14

Course CodeCourse NameCredits
Intro To Biology5
Intro To Chemistry3
European History3
Advanced Macroeconomics3
Semester 4 (Sopohmore Year)

Total Credits: 12

Course CodeCourse NameCredits
Scientific Writing3
Advanced Microeconomics3
Fourier Series3
Developmental Economics3