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Philosophy, B.A.
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Encompassing ancient traditions of inquiry concerning the nature of reality and the good life as well as contemporary investigation of issues in a wide variety of disciplines, philosophy addresses fundamental questions of human experience. Students who choose philosophy think carefully and critically, interpret challenging texts, and understand better “how things in the broadest sense of the term hang together in the broadest sense of the term” (in the words of one noted philosopher). This major offers excellent preparation for any line of work in which the virtues of clear thought and expression are prized.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- state a thesis about a philosophical problem or text, explain the thesis, and provide evidence and argument (including replies to counter-arguments) in its defense.
- explain and interpret the ideas associated with major figures and movements in philosophy, and analyze issues and problems in the different main branches of philosophical inquiry.
- distinguish better and worse reasoning, and recognize relevant logical relationships and patterns of inference.
- show what is at stake in an abstract debate, historical or contemporary, and indicate how a philosophical view might have concrete implications or make a difference in theory or practice.
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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. Silver Core General Education Requirements (24-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO2 courses .
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
F. History & Culture (6 units) - CO5
Select two:
G. Constitution (3 units) - CO8
II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (15 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Students must satisfy at least one of the Additional Silver Core requirements with a course that also meets a major requirement. If students do not use the following recommended courses to satisfy the additional Silver Core requirements, they must take appropriate courses in other departments. Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9
B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10
C. Global Context Course - CO11
D. Ethics Course - CO12
The following recommended courses can also be used in the major requirement:
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13
F. Application Course - CO14
The following recommended course can also be used in the major requirement:
III. 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, 6 units that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill the Core General Education requirements (Core Objectives 1 through 7).
IV. Major Requirements (36 units)
Required courses (12 units)
B. Historical Surveys (6 units)
C. 20th-Century Surveys (3 units)
Group Distribution Requirements (15 units)
Group A–History of Philosophy (3 units)
Select one course:
Group B–Metaphysics and Epistemology (6 units)
Select two courses (at least one course must be 400-level):
Group C–Ethics and Value Theory (6 units)
Select two courses (at least one course must be 400-level):
Additional 300-499 Level Philosophy Courses (9 units)
V. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)
The Philosophy Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
VI. Electives (0-21 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (14 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
- PHIL course from Group C- Ethics and Value Theory, 400-level (3 units)
- PHIL course from Group A- History of Philosophy (3 units)
- PHIL course from Group B- Metaphysics and Epistemology, 400-level (3 units)
- Minor (6 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
- PHIL 457 - Political Philosophy (3 units) CO12, CO14
- Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
- PHIL 300-499 level course (3 units- see Sections II.A. and II.C. for those meeting CO9 and/or CO11, if not previously satisfied)
- General Elective (300-499 level) (6 units)
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