Philosophy (B.A. or B.S.)

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in Department (33)

Apart from PHIL 205, no more than nine (9) semester hours of 100- and 200-level course work in philosophy may be used to fulfill major requirements.

PHIL 105 - Logic and Critical Reasoning Credits: 3
OR PHIL 205 - Symbolic Logic Credits: 3
Electives in philosophy (21)
At least six (6) semester hours of 400-level course work in philosophy are required to complete the major.

One course from each of the following three areas (9)

Requirements outside Department (B.A., 0-12; B.S., 12-17)

For the B.A. degree
Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)
See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.

For the B.S. degree
Laboratory science/mathematical/computational skills sequence (12-17)
(See “College Requirement for the B.S. Degree”)

TOTAL HOURS FOR A MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY: B.A., 33-45; B.S., 45-50

General Education Requirements (15-30)

In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining general education requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the general education requirements, they are listed below and subtracted from the general education credit requirements.

Foundational Studies (0-12)

Writing Requirement (0-6)
Oral Communication Requirement (0-3)
Quantitative Literacy Requirements (0-3)

For additional information about these requirements, please visit Foundational Studies .

Knowledge Domain Requirements (15-18)

Creativity and Critical Analysis (3-6)

Two 3-credit courses selected from approved general education list. Creativity and Critical Analysis Course List
PHIL 105, an option for fulfilling the program logic requirement, also fulfills one course requirement in this domain.

Nature and Technology (3-6)

Two 3-credit courses selected from approved general education list. Nature and Technology Course List
PHIL 205, an option for fulfilling the program logic requirement, also fulfills one course requirement in this domain.

Society and Culture (6)

Two 3-credit courses selected from approved general education list. Society and Culture Course List

Knowledge Domain Elective (3)

One additional 3-credit course from any Knowledge Domain.

Up to 6 credits from selected courses in PHIL may be used to satisfy Knowledge Domain Requirements.

Graduation Requirements (0-9)

In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining graduation requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the graduation requirements, they are listed below and subtracted from the graduation requirements credits.

Human Diversity Requirement (0-3)

One course from the approved Human Diversity course list; may be fulfilled by extracurricular activities. Human Diversity Course List

Writing Infused (0-6)

Two courses from the approved Writing Infused course list. Writing Infused Course List
PHIL 331, PHIL 351, and PHIL 363, options for fulfilling program area requirements, are Writing Infused courses.

Philosophy (B.A. or B.S.)

Requirements in Department (33)

One course from each of the following three areas (9)

Core Analytic Philosophy

Ethics and political philosophy

History of philosophy

Requirements outside Department (B.A., 0-12; B.S., 12-17)

TOTAL HOURS FOR A MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY: B.A., 33-45; B.S., 45-50

General Education Requirements (15-30)

Foundational Studies (0-12)

Knowledge Domain Requirements (15-18)

Graduation Requirements (0-9)

TOTAL HOURS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 15-39

TOTAL HOURS FOR ELECTIVES: B.A., 36-72; B.S., 31-60

TOTAL HOURS FOR A B.A. or B.S. IN PHILOSOPHY: 120