PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy major has a built-in flexibility which allows students to: double major and connect as closely as possible an interest in philosophy with a major interest in another area, and develop a more personal course of study in philosophy, tailored to a student’s individual interests.
The minor in philosophy is an ideal choice if a student does not want to pursue a major in philosophy, however is interested in exploring life’s ultimate questions, if only in a preliminary way.
Requirements for the major in Philosophy (B.A.):
Req |
Course |
Cr’s |
1 |
Logic |
3 |
2 |
Human Identity in Community-AI |
3 |
3 |
Foundational Ethics |
3 |
4 |
Knowledge, Truth, and Reality |
3 |
5 |
Additional Elective |
3 |
6 |
Additional Elective |
3 |
7 |
Additional Elective |
3 |
Select two from Req 8 |
8 |
Ancient Pilosophy |
3 |
8 |
Medieval Philosophy |
3 |
8 |
Modern Philosophy |
3 |
8 |
Contemporary Philosophy |
3 |
Select one from Req 9 |
9 |
Business Ethics-AV |
3 |
9 |
Environmental Ethics-AV |
3 |
9 |
Communication Ethics-AV |
3 |
9 |
Ethics in Sport-AV |
3 |
10 |
Oral Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
30 total required credits |
What should be done to prepare for graduate school or teaching philosophy?
Requirements for the minor in Philosophy:
Req |
Course |
Cr’s |
1 |
Logic |
3 |
2 |
Human Identity in Community-AI |
3 |
3 |
Foundational Ethics |
3 |
4 |
Elective |
3 |
5 |
Additional Elective |
3 |
6 |
Additional Elective |
3 |
18 total required credits |
At Loras, minor programs can be designed to fit individual needs. Following are some suggested sequences for those preparing for careers in law or business.
Suggested minor sequence for pre-law
Logic
Human Identity in Community-AI
Foundational Ethics
Three additional philosophy courses
Suggested minor sequence for business
Logic
Human Identity in Community-AI
Foundational Ethics
Business Ethics-AV
Two additional philosophy courses
Suggested minor sequence for ethics concentration
Logic
Human Identity in Community-AI
Foundational Ethics
Three additional philosophy courses from the following courses:
• Business Ethics-AV
• Environmental Ethics-AV
• Communication Ethics-AV
• Ethics in Sport-AV
One 3-credit cognate course (i.e., a course from an academic program other than philosophy) may be used for the elective portion of a philosophy major or minor. The course must be related to the student’s main philosophical interest and program of study and must be approved in advance by the Division Chairperson.
AREA
Art, Beauty & Meaning
Business Ethics-AV
Environmental Ethics-AV
Communication Ethics-AV
Science, Faith, and Knowledge (Cross-listed as L.REL-235)
GENERAL
Logic
Introduction to Philosophy
HISTORICAL
Eastern Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy
Medieval Philosophy
Modern Philosophy
Contemporary Philosophy
SYSTEMATIC
Human Identity in Community-AI
Foundational Ethics
Knowledge, Truth & Reality
Philosophy of God & Religion
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