Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
As a student of Philosophy both on-campus and online, you will study important historical figures and theories, test your critical thinking, evaluation, and reasoning skills, and take part in important and dynamic, face-to-face discussions with professors and peers. Review these FAQs to answer any other questions you may have about our philosophy program.
Course Descriptions
Course Offering Matrix
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a minimum 120 credit hour degree program consisting of the following:
- 30 credit hours of philosophy courses
(18 hours of required core courses and 12 hours of philosophy electives) - 90 additional credit hours
(including the 35 hours of general education requirements (includes Freshman Seminar) 10 hours of required foreign language, and 45 credit hours of "free electives")
Within the 120 credit hours above, the following requirements must be met:
30 hours specifically from FHSU
45 hours of Upper Division course work (300-699 level)
Note that transfer students may have more than 120 hours upon degree completion due to transfer work.
Required Philosophy Core Courses
(6 Courses, 18 Hours)
PHIL 100 Critical Thinking (3)
PHIL 200 Philosophy of Knowledge (3)
PHIL 220 Classical Greek Philosophy (3)
PHIL 320 Foundations of Modern Philosophy (3)
PHIL 340 Ethics (3)
PHIL 499 Senior Seminar (3)
Philosophy Electives
*These are variable content courses, which are scheduled irregularly. Each may be taken more than once as electives towards the degree.
(4 Courses, 12 Hours)
PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 140 Philosophy and the Bible: Old Testament
PHIL 170 World Religions
PHIL 201 Political Philosophy
PHIL 240 Philosophy and the Bible: New Testament
PHIL 330 Bioethics
PHIL 331 Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business
PHIL 335 Conceptions of the Mind
PHIL 350 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 360 Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 370 Eastern Philosophy
PHIL 401 Philosophy of Law
PHIL 458 Philosophy of Art
PHIL 490 Topics in Philosophy*
PHIL 672 Readings in Philosophy*
Certificates of Emphasis (all classes are offered on-campus and online)
Certificates of Emphasis are not a requirement for a Bachelor of Arts. However, certificates are great opportunities to expand your knowledge about a particular area and will compliment any major degree.
To earn a Certificate of Emphasis in one of the following areas the student must complete a minimum of 3 of the courses listed in that area for a total of 9 credit hours. The grade of a C or better must be obtained in each class taken towards a certificate. Also, no more than one course transferred in from another institution can be used towards a certificate.
Learn more about our Certificates:
Certificate in General Philosophy
Certificate in Moral and Political Philosophy
Certificate in Philosophy of Religion
Certificate in Philosophy and Law
If you're interested in studying Philosophy, take the next step and apply to FHSU. If you're a current student and interested in adding Philosophy as a major or minor, please contact your advisor, contact Philosophy Programs or email its Chair, Dr. Carl Miller, today.