How to Apply: No application. Students declare through SIUE’s General Advising Office.
To be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program, students must:
1. Complete all Academic Development courses required by the University.
2. Complete any courses required to address high school deficiencies.
3. Complete PHIL 106, PHIL 207, or PHIL 213 with a grade of C or better.
Note: PHIL 106 does not count toward the major in philosophy.
In order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy, students must:
1. Complete all specific program requirements.
2. Complete all University requirements.
3. Complete PHIL 480 – Senior Assignment.
4. Complete PHIL 490 – Philosophy Seminar.
5. File an Application of Graduation by the first day of the term in which you plan to graduate.
There is no deadline; however, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
General Education Requirements (42-44 hours)
University general education requirements are outlined in
the General Education section of this catalog and included
in the sample curriculum outline. Some general education
requirements may be satisfied while completing this
major.
Philosophy Course Requirements (33 hours)
1 Three different courses including at least one course from each of the
following three areas:
A History of Western Philosophy
PHIL 300 – Ancient
PHIL 301 – Medieval
PHIL 302 – Classical Modern Western
PHIL 303 – Nineteenth Century Western
PHIL 308 – Twentieth Century European
PHIL 309 – Twentieth Century Analytic
B Metaphysics and Epistemology
PHIL 310 – Theories of Knowledge
PHIL 315 – Philosophical Concepts in Science
PHIL 330 – Metaphysics
PHIL 350 – Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 411 – Advanced Logic
PHIL 415 – Philosophy of Language
C Value Theory
PHIL 320 – Ethics
PHIL 321 – Ethics in the Medical Comm.
PHIL 322 – Environmental Ethics
PHIL 323 – Engineering, Ethics, and Prof.
PHIL 340 – Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 343 – Philosophy of Law
PHIL 344 – Women and Values
PHIL 346 – Feminist Theory
PHIL 440 – Classical Political Theory
PHIL 441 – Modern Political Theory
PHIL 481 – Media Ethics
PHIL 496 – Adv. Topics in Ethical Theory
PHIL 498 – Legal Theory
2 Two different courses, including at least one from any two of A, B and C:
A Cultural Pluralism
PHIL 334 – World Religions
PHIL 335 – Islamic Thought
PHIL 344 – Women and Values
PHIL 345 – Philosophy and Women
PHIL 347 – Philosophical Foundations of Racism
PHIL 390 – Philosophy Here and Abroad
B Religion
PHIL 331 – Philosphy, Science and Religion
PHIL 333 – Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 334 – World Religions
PHIL 335 – Islamic Thought
PHIL 336 – Christian Thought
C Special Fields
PHIL 305 – Existentialism
PHIL 306 – American Philosophy
PHIL 314 – Philosophy of Science
PHIL 325 – Philosophy of Art
PHIL 326 – Philosophy and Film
PHIL 328 – Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 495 – Independent Readings
PHIL 480 – Senior Assignment (3 hours)
PHIL 490 – Philosophy Seminar (3 hours)
Philosophy Electives (12 hours)
A grade of C or above must be earned in all Philosophy courses to count toward the required 33 hours.
Other Program Requirements
_ Foreign Language-required for BA, but not for the B.S (8 hours)
_ Minor (18 hours)
_ Additional Electives for the BA (21-23 hours)
_ Additional Electives for the BS (24-31 hours)
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A minor in philosophy consists of successful completion (C or better) of 18 hours in philosophy, including three different courses in three of the six areas.
PHIL 111 may count toward the 18 hours.
Students must successfully complete (earn a grade of C or above) PHIL 106, PHIL 207, or PHIL 213 before applying for a minor in philosophy. PHIL 106 does not count for credit toward the 18 hours for the minor in philosophy.
