University General Course Catalog 2023-2024
Philosophy, B.A.
|
|
Encompassing ancient traditions of inquiry concerning the nature of reality and the good life as well as contemporary investigation of issues in a wide variety of disciplines, philosophy addresses fundamental questions of human experience. Students who choose philosophy think carefully and critically, interpret challenging texts, and understand better “how things in the broadest sense of the term hang together in the broadest sense of the term” (in the words of one noted philosopher). This major offers excellent preparation for any line of work in which the virtues of clear thought and expression are prized.
https://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans/liberal-arts
|
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- state a thesis about a philosophical problem or text, explain the thesis, and provide evidence and argument (including replies to counter-arguments) in its defense.
- explain and interpret the ideas associated with major figures and movements in philosophy, and analyze issues and problems in the different main branches of philosophical inquiry.
- distinguish better and worse reasoning, and recognize relevant logical relationships and patterns of inference.
- show what is at stake in an abstract debate, historical or contemporary, and indicate how a philosophical view might have concrete implications or make a difference in theory or practice.
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
Use the and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.
If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Units | 120
- Cumulative GPA | 2.0
- University GPA | 2.0
- Major GPA | 2.0
- Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
- Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
- Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units
I. Core General Education Requirements (24-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “.”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved .
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved .
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved .
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
F. History & Culture (6 units) - CO5
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved courses.
NOTE: Students who do not take CH 203 for CO8 are advised to take or instead.
G. Constitution (3 units) - CO8
II. Additional Core Requirements (15 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Students must satisfy at least one of the Additional Core requirements with a course that also meets a major requirement. If students do not use the following recommended courses to satisfy the additional Core requirements, they must take appropriate courses in other departments. Refer to the chapter of this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9
Choose one course:
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
Choose one course:
C. Global Context - CO11
Choose one course:
III. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)
Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.
IV. Major Requirements (36 units)
V. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)
The Philosophy Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
VI. Electives (0-21 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
|
|
|
|