Philosophy Certificate of Distinction
The Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy recognizes that a student has achieved a superior mastery of courses that provide a strong basis for graduate study in philosophy and in courses that demonstrate the student’s ability to think carefully within a specialized area of philosophy.
To receive the Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy, a student must complete the following courses with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better:
| Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy | 27 units | |
|---|---|---|
PHIL 300 Ethics | 3 | |
PHIL 340 Concepts of Human Nature*/*** | 3 | |
PHIL 380 Formal Logic | 3 | |
PHIL 495 Seminar in Philosophy | 3 | |
| Select three of the following: | ||
PHIL 315 History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
PHIL 316 Medieval Philosophy | 3 | |
PHIL 320 History of Early Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
PHIL 325 History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy (formerly Contemporary Philosophy) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
PHIL 440 Epistemology | 3 | |
PHIL 445 Metaphysics | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
PHIL 410 Philosophy of Religion | 3 | |
PHIL 430 Philosophy of Science** | 3 | |
| An additional 495 or upper-division course^ | 3 | |
^With prior approval from the Department of Theology and Philosophy
*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-division Writing Intensive requirement.
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
