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Honors Program in Philosophy
Description
The honors program in Philosophy offers an enriched and challenging educational experience to qualified majors. Successful completion of the program is noted on the student's transcript and diploma, and in the commencement and honors convocation programs. This program was created to expose highly qualified students to challenges of identifying problems or issues deserving systematic investigation in the study of philosophy, and engaging in independent, sustained, critical inquiry into such issues.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires completion of nine credits in the major, a 3.66 GPA in the major, and a 3.25 GPA overall. Interested students should contact the Philosophy Honors Director, who will then guide them through the details of application for admission. Upon being admitted, an adviser, typically of the student's choosing, will be appointed.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with Honors in Philosophy a student must (i) complete PHI 300 and 301 and at least one other course in history of philosophy (PHI 302, 303, 310, 376, or 401), (ii) complete LOG 335, (iii) write an honors thesis (PHI 498 for three credits) to be evaluated by the instructor and one other member of the faculty in Philosophy, and (iv) complete at least one three-credit 400-level course in Philosophy (in addition to the PHI 498 honors thesis) or a concentration in Philosophy. Graduation requires a 3.66 GPA in the major and a 3.25 GPA overall.
