Philosophy majors must take 11 departmental courses. A minimum of 6 courses must be at the 300 level or higher. Of the two general introductory courses, 150.111 Philosophic Classics and 150.112 Philosophic Problems, only one may count toward the major, and 2 total 100 level courses may count towards the major. Majors are required to take the “Undergraduate Seminar,” preferably in the junior year. Other courses must be distributed by taking at least one course in each of the five following categories: - Ancient philosophy
- Modern philosophy
- Logic, philosophy of science, or philosophy of mathematics
- Philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge, philosophy of language, or metaphysics.
- Ethics, aesthetics, or political philosophy
The first two categories are normally satisfied by taking Introduction to Greek Philosophy and Introduction to the History of Modern Philosophy. The student thus has four or five further electives after satisfying the distribution requirements. Well-qualified majors may be admitted to a graduate seminar during the senior year. They should consult their major adviser. Courses in which a grade of D is received may not count toward the major, nor may courses taken pass/fail. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these updated requirements, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies. | 
