Philosophy, BS. Concentration. Philosophy Major Credit Requirement. Upper-Division Electives. General Electives

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1 Philosophy, BS 1 Philosophy, BS Philosophy is a basic field of inquiry. Its range encompasses ideas and issues in every domain of human experience, and its methods apply to problems of an unlimited variety. The major in philosophy can develop not only philosophical skill and sophistication but also critical thinking and writing abilities that are readily applicable to pursuits in other academic areas, useful in careers far removed from philosophy, and valuable in everyday social and personal life. The study of philosophy can profoundly affect both the thinking one does and the kind of person one is. There are a variety of ways to major in philosophy that students may choose from in accordance with their own backgrounds and interests. These include: Philosophy generalist Offers students a maximum number of s so they may choose in accordance with their own backgrounds and interests Concentration in law and ethics Focuses course work in the areas of law, social and philosophy, and applied ethics Concentration in ethics Focuses course work in the areas of ethical theory, applied ethics, and social and philosophy Concentration in religious Uses s to explore a variety of both religious expressions and methods of inquiry Combined majors in media and screen and philosophy, economics and philosophy, environmental and philosophy, science and philosophy, English and philosophy, history and philosophy, criminal justice and philosophy, computer science and philosophy, and physics and philosophy The half major template in philosophy can be used by students to create their own combined majors. Program Requirements Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements. University-Wide Requirements All students are required to complete the University- Wide Requirements ( university-academics/university-wide-requirements). NUpath Requirements All students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements ( university-academics/nupath). Experiential Liberal Arts All students in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities are required to complete the Experiential Liberal Arts Requirement ( Concentration Complete one of the following concentrations: Philosophy Generalist requirements (p. 1) Concentration in Law and Ethics (p. 2) Concentration in Ethics (p. 2) Concentration in (p. 3) Philosophy Major Credit Requirement Complete 36 semester hours in the major. Upper-Division s Complete three general s at 3000 level or above that do not double-count with the major or NUpath. General s Additional courses taken beyond college and major course requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements. Program Requirements 12 total semester hours required Concentrations OSOPHY GENERALIST 1115 Introduction to Logic 2330 Modern Philosophy Complete three of the following courses with one at the 000 or 5000 level: Additional s Topics in Complete three additional courses in philosophy and religion

2 2 Philosophy, BS CONCENTRATION IN LAW AND ETHICS 1115 Introduction to Logic 2330 Modern Philosophy 335 Complete two of the following courses with one at the 000 or 5000 level: Ethics-Related s Topics in Complete two of the following: Introduction to Contemporary Moral Issues Introduction to World Religions Debating Ethical Controversies Understanding the Bible Ethics: East and West Technology and Human Values Introduction to Economic Justice Moral and Social Problems in Healthcare Business Ethics Environmental Ethics The Ethics of Food Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Abrahamic Religions Sex in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Ethics in the World s Religions Hinduism, Buddhism, and Beyond: Eastern Religions Indian Religions Encountering Islam: Traditions, Debates, and Crosscultural Diversity Chinese Philosophy and Religion The Problem of Evil in Film Law-Related s Science Fiction and Film: Moral Dilemmas and Ethical Analysis Ethics and Evolutionary Games Philosophical Problems of Law and Justice Social and Political Philosophy Chinese Buddhism Japanese Buddhism Religion and Politics in South Asia Complete two courses from social science departments. These courses are to be chosen in consultation with the department: AFAM 2360 AFAM 2639 AFRS 360 CRIM 2100 CRIM 2200 CRIM 3100 CRIM 3200 CRIM 010 CRIM 020 CRIM 630 ECON 30 ECON 32 ECON 3520 ENGL 3325 INTL 1101 INTL 300 JRNL 3550 LPSC 1101 POLS 2357 POLS 3302 POLS 332 POLS 500 POLS 505 SOCL 121 SOCL 125 SOCL 126 SOCL 235 SOCL 51 Politics of Poverty Globalism, Racism, and Human Rights Contemporary Government and Politics in Africa Criminal Due Process Criminology Criminal Law Youth Crime and Justice Gender, Crime, and Justice Race, Crime, and Justice Political Crime and Terrorism Public Finance Money and Banking History of Economic Rhetoric of Law Globalization and International Affairs International Conflict and Negotiation The First Amendment and the Media Introduction to Law Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs Judicial Process and Behavior Law and Society U.S. Constitutional Law U.S. Civil Liberties Sociology of Violence Sociology of Poverty Environment and Society Current Issues in Cities and Suburbs Law and Society in a Digital World CONCENTRATION IN ETHICS 1115 Introduction to Logic

3 Philosophy, BS Modern Philosophy 335 Complete two of the following courses with one at the 000 or 5000 level: Ethics Courses Topics in Complete four of the following: Introduction to Contemporary Moral Issues Introduction to World Religions Debating Ethical Controversies Understanding the Bible Ethics: East and West Technology and Human Values Introduction to Economic Justice Moral and Social Problems in Healthcare Business Ethics Environmental Ethics The Ethics of Food Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Abrahamic Religions Sex in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Ethics in the World s Religions Hinduism, Buddhism, and Beyond: Eastern Religions Indian Religions Encountering Islam: Traditions, Debates, and Crosscultural Diversity Chinese Philosophy and Religion The Problem of Evil in Film Science Fiction and Film: Moral Dilemmas and Ethical Analysis Ethics and Evolutionary Games The Worlds of Boston: Faith and Devotion in Urban Life Philosophical Problems of Law and Justice Social and Political Philosophy Chinese Buddhism Japanese Buddhism Religion and Politics in South Asia CONCENTRATION IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1115 Introduction to Logic 2330 Modern Philosophy 335 Complete two of the following courses with one at the 000 or 5000 level: Courses Topics in Complete three of the following: Goddesses, Witches, Saints, and Sinners: Women in Western Religions Introduction to Religion Introduction to World Religions Ethics: East and West Understanding the Bible The Meaning of Death Sound, Music, and Religion Image and Icon in South Asia Jesus in the Gospels, American Culture, and the Movies Apocalypticism in Film Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Abrahamic Religions Sex in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

4 Philosophy, BS Ethics in the World s Religions Jainism Hinduism, Buddhism, and Beyond: Eastern Religions Indian Religions Encountering Islam: Traditions, Debates, and Crosscultural Diversity Islam, Gender, and Fashion Jewish Religion and Culture American Judaism Modern Judaism Chinese Philosophy and Religion Perspectives on Health and Healing From Vodou and the Rastas to Afro- Islam: African Religions in the Americas The Problem of Evil in Film The Worlds of Boston: Faith and Devotion in Urban Life Mysticism The Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism from the Zohar to Madonna Exploring the Jewish Diaspora From Mountain Jews to Crypto-Jews Biblical Prophets and Their Interpreters Adam and Eve and Their Interpreters Interpreting the Bible Responses to the Holocaust Chinese Buddhism Japanese Buddhism Religion and Culture in Indian Cinema Religion, Nation, and Identity in Modern Jewish Religion and Spirituality in the African Diaspora Asian Religions in the United States Ramayana Religion and Politics in South Asia Advanced Biblical Studies: Hebrew Bible Major Figures in Topics in Directed Study Plan of Study Five Years, Three Co-ops in Summer 2/Fall MATH 1215 Vacation 0 Vacation Vacation 0 Co-op Co-op Year ENGW 3315 Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Advanced philosophy Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Philosophy 0 16

5 Philosophy, BS 5 Five Years, Three Co-ops in Spring/Summer 1 MATH 1215 Vacation 0 Vacation Co-op 0 Co-op Co-op 0 Co-op Year or 1115 Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Vacation 0 ENGW Advanced philosophy Philosophy Philosophy with Concentration in Law and Ethics, BS FIVE YEARS, THREE CO-OPS IN SUMMER 2/FALL MATH 1215 Vacation 0 Vacation 0 Moral and 1101 Vacation 0 Co-op Law-related Co-op Co-op 0 Year Moral and ENGW 3315 Co-op Law-related Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Philosophy 0 16

6 6 Philosophy, BS FIVE YEARS, THREE CO-OPS IN SPRING/SUMMER 1 MATH 1215 Vacation 0 Vacation 0 Moral and 1101 Law-related Co-op 0 Co-op Co-op 0 Co-op Moral and Year Law-related 1115 ENGW 3315 Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Vacation Philosophy Philosophy with Concentration in, BS FIVE YEARS, THREE CO-OPS IN SUMMER 2/FALL MATH 1215 Vacation 0 Vacation Vacation 0 Co-op Co-op Year ENGW 3315 Co-op 0 Co-op Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Philosophy 0 16

7 Philosophy, BS 7 FIVE YEARS, THREE CO-OPS IN SPRING/SUMMER 1 MATH 1215 Vacation 0 Vacation Co-op 0 Co-op Co-op 0 Co-op Year Co-op 0 Co-op 0 Vacation ENGW Philosophy 16 16