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Dec 01, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Philosophy, B.A.
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Description
The general Philosophy degree is designed for students interested in acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the various areas of philosophy, either for their cultural enrichment, as preparation for application to professional schools, or as a basis for advanced study and teaching of philosophy.
Graduation Requirements
| Total Units |
120 |
| Cumulative GPA |
2.0 |
| University GPA |
2.0 |
| Major GPA |
2.0 |
| Residency Requirement |
30 Upper-Division Units at UNR |
| Major Residency Requirement |
15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR |
| Upper-Division Requirement |
42 Upper-Division Units |
| Half Program Units/4 Year Institution |
60 Units |
I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”. A. English (3-8 units)
Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. B. Mathematics (3-5 units)
Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)
Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. D. Social Sciences (3 units)
Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. E. Fine Arts (3 units)
Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. F. Core Humanities (9 units)
Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. G. Capstone Courses (6 units)
Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. H. Diversity (3 units)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)
Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework. A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)
Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of four options:
- complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
- demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores;
- show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
- participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.
B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. III. Major Requirements (36 units)
Required courses (12 units)
Group A–History of Philosophy (3 units)
Select one course (3 units):
Group B–Metaphysics and Epistemology (6 units)
Select two courses (3 units each) with at least one course at the 400-level Group C–Ethics and Value Theory (6 units)
Select two courses (3 units each) with at least one course at the 400-level: Additional 300-400 level units in philosophy (9 units)
IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)
The Philosophy Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts. V. Electives (0-24 units)
Fall Semester (14-16 units)
Spring Semester (16-17 units)
Fall Semester (15-16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester (12-15 units)
- PHIL Group A (any 400 level) (3 units)
- PHIL Group C (any 400 level) (3 units)
- Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
- Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
- General Elective (300-400 level) (0-3 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
- PHIL (any 300-400 level) (3 units)
- Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
- Minor (300-400 level) (6 units)
- General Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
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