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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 1030, 3030

History of philosophy
Six hours chosen from Phil 2020, 2110, 2120, 3110, 3310, 4110, 4120

Normative philosophy
Three hours chosen from Phil 2040, 2180, 3020, 3120, 4240, 4250

Metaphysics and epistemology
Three hours chosen from Phil 2300, 3100, 3160, 3300, 4060, 4140, 4310, 4330

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

At least 2 courses overall in PHIL must be at the 4000 level and at least 3 courses overall in PHIL must be at either the 3000 or 4000 level.

All Philosophy Majors who declared their major from Fall 2008 onwards must take Phil 4400: Senior Seminar

Program Requirements of the Philosophy Minor (20 hours)

History of philosophy
Six hours chosen from Phil 2020, 2110, 2120, 3110, 3310, 4110, 4120

Normative Philosophy
Three hours chosen from Phil 2040, 2180, 3020, 3120, 4240, 4250

Metaphysics and epistemology
Three hours chosen from Phil 2300, 3100, 3160, 3300, 4060, 4140, 4310, 4330

At least 8 hours in Philosophy electives (consult with philosophy advisor) and at least 2 courses overall in PHIL must be at either the 3000 or 4000 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

 
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