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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy Major, B.A.


The major in Philosophy emphasizes and reinforces general skills, both critical and creative, that will serve as a basis for further studies, in a field such as law or public policy, or professional careers, including management and government. The departmental publication Philosophy at MSU Denver contains further particulars, including information about the course distribution areas referenced below. Undergraduates preparing for graduate study in philosophy should plan their academic program in close consultation with a department advisor.

A letter grade of “C-” or better is necessary in each of the required core courses. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Core Courses


Area One: Language and Logic


Capstone Course:


Subtotal: 15 credits


Additional Distribution Requirements


Area Three: Knowledge and Reality


Choose one of the following courses:

Area Five: Diverse Perspectives


Choose one of the following courses:

Subtotal: 12 credits


Additional Philosophy Electives


Select three additional philosophy electives (of which one may be lower division).

Subtotal: 9 credits


Total: 36 credits