University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University  for the University General Education Program requirements.

College and Degree (B.A.) Requirements (6-9 hours)

The College and Bachelor of Arts requirements  are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements.

The Major (30 hours)

Completion of 30 semester hours in philosophy courses including

• PHIL 1101 - Intro to Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)

• or

• PHIL 1102 - Intro to Ethics** Credit Hours: (3)

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• PHIL 1611 - Elementary Logic ** Credit Hours: (3)
• PHIL 3001 - History of Ancient Philosophy ** Credit Hours: (3)
• PHIL 3002 - History of Modern Philosophy ** Credit Hours: (3)

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• PHIL 3411 - Contemporary Moral Problems ** Credit Hours: (3)

• or

• PHIL 3511 - Ethical Theory Credit Hours: (3)

• and

• 15 additional upper division semester hours

Electives

Electives may be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120.

Honors Program

This program is open to philosophy majors with an inclusive grade point average of at least 3.0 and a grade point average of at least 3.5 in the major. The student will complete, with a minimum grade of “B”, a thesis submitted for credit in PHIL 4891 . The thesis topic must be approved by the thesis director before the student registers for PHIL 4891 .

Those students who complete the program and the regular college requirements will be recognized at the commencement ceremony by having their degree conferred “With Honors in Philosophy.” Moreover, the student’s diploma and record at the University of Memphis will reflect this distinction.

Typical 4-Year Philosophy Sequence

Total Hours: 120-121

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement