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 320 | History of Early Modern Philosophy (formerly History of Modern Theology) | 3 |
| PHIL 325 | History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy (formerly Contemporary Philosophy) | 3 |
| PHIL 340 | Concepts of Human Nature*/*** | 3 |
| PHIL 380 | Formal Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 440 | Epistemology | 3 |
| PHIL 495 | Seminar in Philosophy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PHIL 315 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 316 | History of Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PHIL 370 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| PHIL 410 | Philosophy of Religion** | 3 |
| PHIL 430 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
All of the above courses have prerequisites.
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
