Philosophy (BA)
2023-2024
Bachelor of Arts
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120
Mankato
Program Requirements
Major Common Core
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Logic Requirement - Choose 3 Credit(s).
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Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-04
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Major Restricted Electives
Cluster 1: History of Philosophy - Choose 3 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Diverse Cultures: Purple
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Cluster 2: Language, Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Mind - Choose 6 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Diverse Cultures: Purple
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Cluster 3: Philosophy of Science - Choose 3 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-04
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Cluster 4: Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy - Choose 6 Credit(s). At least 3 credits must be 300-400 level. Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-07
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Goal Areas: GE-09, GE-10
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Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-09
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Prerequisites: Select one course: PHIL 120W, PHIL 222W, PHIL 224W, or PHIL 226W
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Cluster 5: Aesthetics - Choose 3 Credit(s). Each course can fulfill only one cluster requirement.
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Major Unrestricted Electives
Choose 9 Credit(s). These courses may not also be counted toward the Major Common Core or the Major Restricted Electives
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Prerequisites: Select one course: PHIL 120W, PHIL 222W, PHIL 224W, or PHIL 226W
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Diverse Cultures: Purple
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Other Graduation Requirements
Choose 8 credit(s): take one series LanguageMinor
A minor is required. Any minor (outside Philosophy) is acceptable.4-Year Plan
The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual 4-Year plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan.
* Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.
First Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
Second Year
Fall - 16 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
World Languages Course *
4 credits
General Education Course *
4 credits
General Education Course *
2 credits
Spring - 14 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
World Languages Course *
4 credits
General Education Course *
4 credits
Third Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
Fourth Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
General Elective Course *
3 credits
General Elective Course *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits