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May 11, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Philosophy, BA
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Program Description
Students majoring in Philosophy may choose from three courses of study: The Standard Philosophy major outlined below, a Philosophy major with an emphasis area in Law, Liberty and Justice , or a Philosophy major with an emphasis area in Medicine, Health, and Human Values .
The standard Philosophy curriculum consists of the following components:
Some courses may meet more than one requirement. Pre-law and Pre-medicine/Pre-professional health students majoring in Philosophy should consult the departmental advisor for help in tailoring the program to their needs.
Standard Philosophy Major Requirements
- PHIL 1000 - Introduction to the Philosophy Major
- PHIL 3150 - Ancient Philosophy or PHIL 3160 - Modern Philosophy
- One course selected from CHIN 3120 , CHIN 3130 , CHIN 4140 , PHIL 3050 , PHIL 3120 , PHIL 3130 , PHIL 3150 , PHIL 3160 , PHIL 3170 , PHIL 3180 , or PHIL 4140 .
- One course selected from
PHIL 3040 , PHIL 3200 , PHIL 3260 , PHIL 3400 , PHIL 3440 , PHIL 3450 , PHIL 3460 , PHIL 3470 , or PHIL 3480 .
- One course selected from PHIL 3230 , PHIL 3240 , PHIL 3250 , PHIL 3270 , PHIL 3330 , PHIL 3490 , PHIL 3510 , PHIL 3550 , PHIL 3600 , PHIL 3750 , or WS 3490 .
- PHIL 4500 - Senior Seminar
- HIST 1720 and HIST 1730
- Eighteen additional credits of major requirements selected from any PHIL course. Six of these credits may be at the 1000 level.
- Twelve credits selected from any 3000-level or higher course in a subject other than PHIL. Minor courses at the 3000 or 4000 level may be counted towards this requirement.
First Semester
- Global Challenges Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Major Requirement 6 Credits 1
- Social Sciences Requirement 3 Credits 2
- South Carolina REACH Act Requirement 3 Credits 4
Second Semester
- Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Arts and Humanities (Non-Literature) Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Global Challenges Requirement 3 Credits 2
- Major Requirement 3 Credits 1
- Minor Requirement 3 Credits 5
First Semester
- Major Requirement 6 Credits 1
- Minor Requirement 6 Credits 5
- Elective 3 Credits
Second Semester
- Advanced Study Requirement 3 Credits 6
- Major Requirement 3 Credits 1
- Minor Requirement 3 Credits 5
- Elective 6 Credits
Second Semester
- Advanced Study Requirement 3 Credits 6
- Major Requirement 3 Credits 1
- Minor Requirement 3 Credits 5
- Elective 6 Credits
Footnotes
1 See the Standard Philosophy Major Requirements above.
2 See General Education Requirements .
3 Students must complete through 2020 in any modern language. See Modern Languages Requirement at Clemson University statement.
4 See the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement in the Academic Regulations section.
5 See Minors .
6 In consultation with their advisor, students select 12 credits from 3000-4000-level courses in any area other than PHIL to complement their course of study. Minor courses at 3000-4000 level may count towards this requirement.
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