Philosophy focuses on the most fundamental questions that human beings can ask: Is the human mind a physical thing? Does God exist? What actions are morally good? Philosophy majors produce answers to these questions based not on dogma, but on careful rational argument. This focus on reason and argumentation guarantees that students develop improved analytical skills, and this explains why undergraduate philosophy majors consistently score the highest on graduate school standardized tests, such as the LSAT and GRE.

The Prelaw concentration provides a strong preparation for law school through courses in logic, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of law. These courses cover a broad range of skills and knowledge that are of fundamental importance in the field of law.

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The Philosophy, B.A. major and the Prelaw concentration are available in both traditional as well as online formats.

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Philosophy Course Groups

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Ethics and Theory
PHI 119	Introduction to Ethics
PHI 121	Contemporary Moral Problems
PHI 220	Medical Ethics
PHI 321	Ethical Theory
PHI 322	Philosophy of the Arts
PHI 331	Social and Political Philosophy
PHI 335	Philosophy of Law
Logic Epistemology and Philosophy of Science
PHI 115	Critical Thinking
PHI 310	Introduction to Formal Logic
PHI 319	Knowledge, Truth, and Belief
PHI 325	Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
PHI 424	Philosophy of Social and Behavioral Science
PHI 426	Philosophy of Physical Science
PHI 474	Advanced Logic
History of Philosophy
PHI 341	History of Ancient Philosophy
PHI 342	History of Modern Philosophy
PHI 351	Major Philosophers
Metaphysics
PHI 359	Philosophy of Religion
PHI 357	Metaphysics

Overall Requirements

• 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level
• Minimum of 27 credits in philosophy courses, including at least 21 credits at the 300 level or above.

Degree Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
University Requirements
General Education Requirements (MAC)
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required		12
PHI 310	Introduction to Formal Logic
PHI 341	History of Ancient Philosophy
PHI 342	History of Modern Philosophy
PHI 494	Senior Capstone Course

The optional concentration as detailed following the major requirements may be added, but is not required. 

• Prelaw

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.

Prelaw Concentration Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required *		9
PHI 335	Philosophy of Law
Select one from the following
PHI 319	Knowledge, Truth, and Belief
PHI 325	Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Select one from the following
PHI 321	Ethical Theory
PHI 331	Social and Political Philosophy
PHI 336	Philosophy of Crime and Punishment
BLS 362	Vice, Crime, and American Law

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In addition to these requirements, the Philosophy department recommends that students who are looking for more courses that are good preparation for law school consider: PHI 115 (this one is particularly helpful), as well as PHI 224, PHI 355, and any special topics courses related to law.

Disciplinary Honors in Philosophy 

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
• UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required		3
HSS 490	Senior Honors Project
6 credits of Honors course work in the major		6
3 credits of Honors course work in the major or another area		3

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Philosophy; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

Honors Advisor

Contact Insa Lawler irlawler@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Philosophy. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions