Philosophy Curriculum

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)*

The following is a suggested course curriculum for Philosophy majors.

Bachelor of Arts

CODE: H810 (380101-01)
 

Freshman Year
 
ENGL 101 - 3cr.
ENGL 102 - 3cr.
HUMN 101 - 1cr.
MATH 100, 105 or 109 - 3-5cr.
MODL 101 Elective¹ - 4cr.
MODL 102 Elective¹ - 3cr.
PHIL 101 - 3cr.
PHIL 202 or 210 - 3cr.
Electives (BHSC)² - 6cr.
Elective (MATH)³ - 3cr.

Sophomore Year
 
MODL 201 - 3cr.
MODL 202 or 203 - 3cr.
PHIL 321 - 3cr.
PHIL 322 - 3cr.
PHIL 361 - 3cr.
Elective (CMPS)⁴ - 3cr.
Electives (HIST) - 6cr.
Electives (SCI)⁵ - 7cr.
Electives (LIT)⁷ - 3cr.

Junior Year
 
ENGL 360 - 3cr.
Electives (PHIL)⁸ - 6cr.
Elective (SCI)⁵ - 3cr.
Elective (ARTS)⁹ - 3cr.
Electives⁶ - 9cr.
Elective - 2cr.
Elective¹⁰ - 3cr.

Senior Year

Electives (PHIL)⁸ - 12cr.
Electives⁶ - 9cr.
Electives¹⁰ - 9cr.

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In order to meet University requirements, each student must complete a minimum of 45 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
¹Any foreign language.
²Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice or Economics. NOTE: At leastr three hours of BHSC electives must be at the 200-level or above.
³Choose from MATH 250, or STAT 214, 325.
⁴To fulfil a proficiency requirement.  Consult with academic advisor.
⁵SCI electives are to be chosen from both biological (BIOL) and physical (CHEM, GEOL or PHYS) sciences, two courses of which must be from the same science.
⁶Electives should be chosen in consultation with academic advisor to complete an 18-hour minor (can be Cognitive Science), or, for HIST, a 24-hour minor.
⁷Any literature course, ENGL or MODL.
⁸To be selected in consultation with academic advisor.  Must include at least 18 hours at 300 or 400 level, at least six hours of which must be at 400 level. In addition, philosophy majors must meet the Distribution Requirement.
To meet the Distribution Requirement, the student must pass with a grade of "C" or better at least three courses in the History of Philosophy Distribution Area, at least two courses in a second area, and at least one course in each of the remaining two areas.  The Distribution Areas and the courses which fall within them are as follows:

1. History of Philosophy (PHIL 321, PHIL 322, PHIL 324, PHIL 327, PHIL 329, and PHIL 428)

2. Value Theory (PHIL 314, PHIL 319, POLS 370, and POLS 470)

3. Metaphysics and Epistemology (PHIL 331, PHIL 402, and PHIL 441)

4. Mind, Science and Language (PHIL 340, PHIL 342, PHIL 349, and PHIL 448)

* Photo courtesy of The Bertrand Russell Archives at McMaster University.

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