The Philosophy Department welcomes majors, minors, and students who are interested in the field. The Department works with students who are interested in post-graduate professional education to assure that their preparation meets disciplinary and/or professional criteria and expectations.

Below is a summary of some of the main Program Requirements for Philosophy Majors and Minors. For a much more complete description of the Undergraduate Program and its requirements, click here for the Handbook for Philosophy Majors and Philosophy Minors.

Program Requirements of the Philosophy Major (33 hours)

Logic and methodology
Three hours chosen from Phil 103, 303

History of philosophy
Six hours chosen from Phil 211, 212, 311, 411, 412

Normative philosophy
Three hours chosen from Phil 202, 204, 218, 302, 312, 424, 425

Metaphysics and epistemology
Three hours chosen from Phil 230, 310, 316, 330, 406, 414, 431, 433

At least 18 hours in Philosophy electives (consult with philosophy advisor).

At least 2 courses overall in PHIL must be at the 400 level and at least 3 courses overall in PHIL must be at either the 300 or 400 level.

All Philosophy Majors who declared their major from Fall 2008 onwards must take Phil 440: Senior Seminar

Program Requirements of the Philosophy Minor (20 hours)

History of philosophy
Six hours chosen from Phil 211, 212, 311, 411, 412

Normative Philosophy
Three hours chosen from Phil 202, 204, 218, 302, 312, 424, 425

Metaphysics and epistemology
Three hours chosen from Phil 230, 310, 316, 330, 406, 414, 431, 433

At least 8 hours in Philosophy electives (consult with philosophy advisor) and at least 2 courses overall in PHIL must be at either the 300 or 400 level.

Department of Philosophy
305 Shatzel Hall,
Bowling Green State University,
Bowling Green, OH 43403.

Phone: 419-372-2117
Fax: 419-372-8191
Email: mdeluca@bgnet.bgsu.edu