Philosophy, B.A.
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
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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University Requirements | ||
General Education Requirements (MAC) | ||
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC) |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required | 12 | |
Introduction to Formal Logic | ||
History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
History of Modern Philosophy | ||
Senior Capstone Course |
Optional Concentration
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
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required * | 9 | |
Philosophy of Law | ||
Select one from the following | ||
Knowledge, Truth, and Belief | ||
Introduction to the Philosophy of Science | ||
Select one from the following | ||
Ethical Theory | ||
Social and Political Philosophy | ||
Philosophy of Crime and Punishment | ||
Vice, Crime, and American 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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required | 3 | |
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