Philosophy Major Option 3: Philosophy, Politics, and Policy

This curriculum is designed for students with an interest in philosophy and political science with an emphasis on public policy. Students choosing this option will have a double major in philosophy and political science. A decision to follow this curriculum should be made before the end of the junior year.

Degree Requirements

Option 3 Requirements — 63 hours beyond core and college requirements

PHL 413/SJP 413	Socio-Political Philosophy	3
PHL 421	Logic	3
PHL 471	Ancient Philosophy	3
PHL 473	Modern Philosophy	3
ECN 120	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECN 121	Principles of Microeconomics	3
POL 200	Introduction to United States Politics	3
POL 205	World Politics	3
POL 203	Introduction to Political Theory	3
POL 300	Political Inquiry and Analysis	3
POL 335/SJP 335	American Public Policy	3
PHL 490	Directed Study	Variable
	Or
POL 490	Directed Study	Variable
PHL 499	Senior Capstone	Variable
	Or
POL 499	Senior Thesis	Variable

Note: ECN 120 and POL 200 meet the Core social science requirement

One of the following

Either POL 305 (Ancient and Medieval Political Thought), POL 306 (Modern Political Thought), or POL 307 (Contemporary Political Theory)

Electives – 21 credits

at least 12 credits must be from political science, with 6 being 400 level, and 9 credits must be from among the following philosophy courses: PHL 412, Philosophy of Law; PHL 414, Philosophy and Feminism; PHL 422, Philosophy of Science; PHL 430, Advanced Ethics; PHL 434, Environmental Ethics; PHL 435, Bioethics; PHL 472, Medieval Philosophy; PHL 474, Hegel and 19th Century Philosophy; PHL 479, Existentialism.

Total Credit Hours: 123