Department of Philosophy 

Minnesota State University Moorhead 

B.A. Degree Requirements (36 Credits) for students who declared a philosophy major by Spring 2007.

Did you enter MSUM Fall 2007? Or declare the major after May 2007?  
If so, new requirements are in place.  

Requirements (16 Credits)

    PHIL 300  History of Ethics (4)

    PHIL 303  Classical Philosophy (4)

    PHIL 305  Modern Philosophy: 17th Century (2)

    PHIL 306  Modern Philosophy: 18th Century (2)

    PHIL 340  Symbolic Logic (3)

    PHIL 498  Senior Portfolio (1)

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

Students must take one course from a grouping of courses with a historical emphasis (PHIL 304, 307, 355, 490, and 492) and will need departmental approval for application of PHIL 490 and/or 492 to this category. Students must also take PHIL 407 or 408.

    PHIL 304  Medieval Philosophy (3) or

    PHIL 307  19th Century Philosophy (3) or

    PHIL 355  Existentialism (3) or

    PHIL 490  Topics in Philosophy (1-4) or

    PHIL 492  Major Philosophers (1-3)

 and

    PHIL 407  Theory of Knowledge (3) 

Or

    PHIL 408  Metaphysics (3)

Electives (14 Credits)

Students will need to earn at least fourteen credits of electives in philosophy, eight of which must be at the 300 level or above.

Recommended (0 Credits)

There is no language requirement for the major in philosophy; however, students planning to do graduate work in philosophy should carefully consider the desirability of intensive work in one or more languages. German, French or Greek are typically most relevant to graduate work. Early consultation with a faculty advisor is recommended.