2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy and Political Science Double Major


This degree plan is designed for students interested in pursuing legal careers through Law Schools or other professional programs.

The Philosophy and Political Science double major reduces the total number of credit hours taken from both departments from 66 to 60, and allows the Philosophy Senior Thesis requirement to be optional.

General Requirements

  • 30 credit hours of Philosophy coursework, at least 21 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
  • 30 credit hours of Political Science coursework, at least 24 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
  • All courses must be completed with grades of C or better.
  • An exit exam and portfolio must be completed prior to graduation.

Course Requirements


Philosophy Required Courses


Logic Course


Complete the required logic course below:

Philosophy Electives


  • Complete a minimum of 27 additional credit hours of Philosophy (PHIL) electives.  At least 21 hours of electives must be upper-division (3000+ level) courses.

Political Science Required Courses


Global Politics Track


Complete three courses from the following expandable list.

Complete elective PSC courses to meet total and upper-division credit hour requirements.

Public Administration Track


Complete three courses from the following expandable list.

Complete PSC elective courses to meet total and upper-division credit hour requirements.