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Program Overview

The Philosophy major at Auburn University offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students develop the ability to analyze arguments, evaluate assumptions, and construct their own arguments. The program prepares graduates for careers in law, medicine, business, education, and government, as well as for graduate study in philosophy and other fields.

Program Outline

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Major Requirements:

• Total Hours: 120
• Core Courses:
• Core Math:
3 hours
• Core Social Science:
6 hours
• Core Science:
7 hours (4 hours of Science I and II, 3 hours of Core Science to complete sequence)
• Core History:
6 hours (3 hours to complete Core History sequence)
• Foreign Language:
8 hours (4 hours of Foreign Language I and II)
• Core Philosophy:
3 hours
• Core Literature:
3 hours
• COMM 1000 Public Speaking:
3 hours
• LBAR 2010 Liberal Arts Careers Preparation:
2 hours
• UNIV 4AA0 Achieve the Creed:
0 hours
• PHIL 4980 Undergraduate Research:
3 hours
• Part 2: History of Philosophy Courses:
• At least 6 hours, chosen from PHIL 3330, PHIL 3400, PHIL 3340, PHIL 3350, PHIL 3360, and PHIL 3740
• Part 3: Topics in Philosophy Courses:
• At least 12 hours, chosen from any 1000-level PHIL course (excluding PHIL 1990 which can only count once in the major), PHIL 2970 (can only count once in the major), and any 3000-level PHIL course (except for PHIL 3110 and courses in Part 2)
• PHIL Electives:
• 3 hours at the 4000 level (excluding PHIL 4920)

Note:

Students can only count one 1000-level PHIL course towards their major.

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• The Philosophy major provides students with a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• These skills are valuable in a wide range of careers, including law, medicine, business, education, and government.
• The Philosophy major also prepares students for graduate study in philosophy and other fields.
• Students who major in Philosophy develop the ability to:
• Analyze complex arguments and texts
• Identify and evaluate assumptions
• Construct and defend their own arguments
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Think creatively and critically
• Solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Adapt to new situations and challenges
• Learn and grow throughout their lives.
• The Philosophy major at Auburn University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a variety of careers and to lead a fulfilling life.